Did you make any New Year’s resolutions about improving your financial well-being? If you did, congratulations. If not, it’s not too late. Review these 10 tips to help manage your money in 2026. Each only takes about an hour and can help improve your financial well-being. Read more.
Before we get too far into 2026, we’re sharing our top 5 most popular blogs from 2025. They covered a range of topics that can impact your financial life in the new year. If you missed any of these blogs, we hope you take a moment to review them now. We hope you find them valuable. Read more.
If you look around the internet, you’ll find many quotes about dreams and goals and what it takes to get there. You don’t have to search hard to find boatloads of people who think they’ve drilled down to the one secret ingredient to achieving all your ambitions in life, whether that key element is passion, determination, planning, or something else. Read more.
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Shop Small Business Saturday. Giving Tuesday. Christmas. Hanukkah. Kwanzaa. How’s your budget fared this holiday season? With 2026 just days away, let’s flip the script from spending to saving. Read more.
The holiday season has begun. No doubt you’ve made purchases for family and friends. When this blog appeared in December 2024, the November inflation rate was 2.7%.* As of this publication, it’s expected to be 2.99%.** Like most people, you don’t need statistics and charts to know that it feels like everything has become more expensive. To help you avoid overspending, take a moment to consider these seven creative ways to keep your holiday budget on track. Read more.
In today’s digital world, managing your finances efficiently is essential to building financial freedom and long-term stability. A checking account is the foundation of your personal finance system—where your income arrives, bills get paid, and your financial habits take shape. Read more.
The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest yet consistent effort can help you maintain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.
At FIGFCU, we understand that financial challenges don’t just affect individuals—they impact families, friendships, and communities. Sometimes that means a loved one may need a place to stay while they regain their financial footing. Welcoming someone into your home, whether it’s a child who is a recent college graduate, someone who has been laid off from work, or an individual who has gotten into financial trouble due to high debt, is a generous act. Still, it also requires planning and boundaries to ensure the arrangement works well for everyone. Read more.
The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest yet consistent effort can help you maintain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.
