Category: Member Education

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The Cost of Raising a Child

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With the cost of everything from eggs to cars to washing machines going up, making ends meet is getting tougher all over. This is especially true for those with children. In this article, we'll walk you through how much it costs to raise a child, what the largest expenses are, and how parents can save [...]
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5 Money Saving Summertime Activities

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Whether you’re trying to distract a group of restless kids, entertain a few bored teens, or just enjoy yourself, the summer can be a taxing time on your wallet. However, there are so many things you can do that cost little to no money.   Don’t worry, just because you’re saving money, doesn’t mean you’re [...]

Do you have Unclaimed Funds at the State Treasury?

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At the time of this writing, Nevada’s State Treasurer is holding onto over $940 MILLION in unclaimed property. Arizona has over $1.8 BILLION. In fact, every state in the U.S. has millions to billions of their citizen’s money held in trust–and some of it could be yours. Read on to learn about unclaimed property, escheated […]

6 Signs You’re Being Scammed

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The FTC warns about four common signs that indicate you’re being scammed. We’ve summarized those signs below… plus a few more. How many of these signs did you know?   1) Scammers pretend to be SOMEONE YOU KNOW Scammers frequently impersonate a person, company, or government agency you’re already familiar with to build your trust. […]

5 Scams to be Ready for in 2022

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New year, new phishes. We’ve all heard of the classic scams by now—the Nigerian prince, the grandson in jail, the IRS tax collection call… Fraudsters are nothing new, but their tactics are constantly evolving. Be on the lookout for these common scams this year. More Like This Steps to Protect Your IdentityText Banking ScamScam Alert [...]
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5 Spring House Projects to Start Planning NOW

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With the leaves still falling and holidays on the way, spring seems a long way off. But if you have major home improvement projects ahead of you next year, fall is a great time to start planning ahead. If you’re planning to sell your house during the summer rush, spring is the perfect time to [...]
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Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

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Fall is more than cozy sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, and Halloween Costumes. It’s also an important time for homeowners to make sure the house is in good shape for winter weather. There’s a lot you can do to keep your home in tip-top shape this fall. Use this checklist to help you get your house [...]

Fall Finances: It’s time for your annual check-up

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With summer break over and the holidays on the way, fall is a good time to take a deep breath, get re-centered, and give your finances a once-over. Here are 6 steps to get your finances all raked up this fall. 1) Deal with Summer Debt If the weddings, vacations, and summer socializing got to […]

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Remote Card Control

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Security in Seconds The lost card panic. We've all been there. Maybe you opened your wallet to an empty credit card slot, or noticed a strange purchase on your transaction list. Maybe you left your purse at the restaurant, or in the Uber. Whatever sets off the panic, Sierra's Card Control feature can help reign [...]

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