Many parents wonder when the right time is to help their teens get a job. During the school year, it can be a tricky balance between focusing on their studies while trying to learn about all of the great things that come with being in the workforce. Some parents rationalize that their kids will have […]
Everyone loves a well-manicured lawn with the perfect shrubs and surrounding flowers or other plants. Many people dream of their perfect yard to show off and be on full display throughout the summer. A lot of the work required to get there starts in the spring, but unfortunately, there’s a lot going on financially during […]
One of the most significant changes in anyone’s life is when they welcome a new baby into their home and family. While it can be one of the most rewarding things anyone does, it’s also one of the most expensive. That’s why it’s important to prepare financially for your baby before delivery day. There are […]
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reassess how you’re doing in pretty much any area of your life. For example, January is the best revenue month for gyms because many people choose to prioritize physical fitness. The flip of one year to the next puts people in the right frame […]
A renovation project can add square footage, modern fixtures, value, and comfort to your home, but what does it take to get started? How much does a home renovation cost, and how much should you spend? Like most self-directed projects, once the idea to commit to a renovation takes hold, the question of budget rises […]
Whether you are a kid saving birthday money or an adult managing your finances, when you need to keep money somewhere because you don’t have plans to spend it, you either put it in a Piggy Bank or open a savings account. In principle, it is generally easier to pay daily expenses with cash or […]
Your financial goals, budgets, savings, and debt can all be managed at your fingertips with DECU’s Digital Banking. But what happens when your single life changes and you combine economic households? Your finances undergo a transformation too, and this week the DECU Daily is here with tips on how to merge financial forces when two […]
A family budget can expand and contract over the seasons to cover utility bills. Heating, cooling, power, lights, and water all add up, whether in summer heat or winter chill, and a typical American family spends more than $1,400 per year to keep itself in comfort. But did you know that there are plenty of […]
Vacation season is here, and with an improved national health forecast, there are plenty of reasons this year not to skip your trip. Hotels are open, airplanes are flying, and the big tourist destinations all have measures in place to keep you and your family healthy and safe. But all that travel risk comes at […]
The Fair Isaac Corporation Lending money is a risky business for moneylenders. But risk is also the cost of doing business. To hedge bets in deciding whether to issue a loan, the FICO Credit Score was adopted nationwide in 1989 as the standard gauge for a potential debtor’s creditworthiness. In the days before credit scoring, […]