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Homeownership
Buying a Home At Risk of a Natural Disaster. Part 1.

Buying a home in an area of natural beauty can be idyllic. But also risky. Locations at higher risk of natural disaster can make insurance difficult and costly to obtain. And increasingly so, because natural disasters are increasingly common and severe. Tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and floods are all expected to rise in frequency, intensity, and duration in the coming years. Those impacted and without loss of use coverage or inadequate coverage may find themselves seeking temporary housing from local disaster relief charities or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 

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Financial Wellness
The 2×2 System. July: Credit And Cash Flow

Session 1a: Set Up Auto-pay And Get Credit Scores
When you tracked your expenses back in February, did you remember everything, or have forgotten bills that popped up since then? Add these stragglers to your spending and savings plan, and then use that section of your budget as a checklist for automating your bills to ensure you never miss a payment.

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Money Matters Laura Campbell Money Matters
Message From Our CEO

Excited as we are with Tulee, it’s just part of our long-term plan for members, and I’m glad to report that we’re well on track. Recently we had a banking econometrics expert review and analyze our performance over the last four years to help identify how we could improve compared to the rest of the credit union industry. A byproduct of this was a set of metrics that compared us to industry performance averages.

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Homeownership
Ten Warning Signs A Rental Listing As A Scam

means new found independence from parents!). Moving into your own space for the first time, or to a new apartment, can be exciting but can also be nerve-racking because of all uncertainty and variables. Unfortunately, in many cases, listings are aimed at nothing more than separating apartment hunters from their money.

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