All posts tagged: Auto

If you’re like most Americans, you have several credit cards and maybe even a line of credit or two. In fact, it’s common for most people to have at least $8,000 in total credit card and unsecured debt (so if you’ve been trying to hide your debt or feel embarrassed, don’t! You’re in the majority).

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Fraudsters are forever coming up with new schemes to steal your money, your personal information or identity; here are some recent methods that have been trending over the last few months.

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Being prepared in the face of unexpected emergencies may seem like an unattainable luxury, but in practice, anyone can do it if they take the first step: Just start!

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Beware of Vishing; Fraud 411

Be on the alert for a current scam known as “vishing” (short for voice phishing), where an identity thief calls or sends a text pretending to be the fraud team from your bank, credit union or credit card company.

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4 Ways to Use Your Home’s Equity to Improve Your Home

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a great way to finance home improvements at a lower rate than what you might receive using the average credit card. The best part about using a HELOC is that you’re literally using the value of your home to increase its value.

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5 Tips for Buying Your First Vehicle

Purchasing your first vehicle is always exciting; this milestone often serves as affirmation that you’ve achieved freedom and independence. At Cascade Community Credit Union, we have a few tips to make sure you’re ready to put the pedal to the medal when it comes to buying your first vehicle.

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