5 Steps to Prepare Financially for a Divorce

Divorce is stressful, and it is expensive. For those who are contemplating or already in the midst of a divorce, understanding the financial implications and being prepared are vital steps to getting through the process with your feet still beneath you.   We pulled together five key steps to help you prepare your finances for [...]

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Tax Returns: Everything You Need to Know in 7 Steps

Tax Returns: Everything You Need to Know in 7 Steps   Tax returns are an essential part of every individual’s financial life. It is the process of submitting information about your income, deductions, and credits to the government to calculate the amount of taxes owed or refund due.   Here is a step-by-step guide to [...]

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A Letter from Sierra’s New President

It is with great honor that I take on the role of President and CEO of Sierra Pacific Credit Union. After over 20 years spent dedicated to Sierra’s members – first as a teller, later as Director of Operations and Chief Information Security Officer, and most recently as Vice President – I’m incredibly energized by [...]

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Put the Pedal to the Metal

If you purchased a vehicle in 2022, chances are you may have noticed that prices were up for both new and used cars. Sure, you love your new set of wheels...but do you love your payment? If you answered, "no", and we're betting you did, put the pedal to the metal and come to Sierra [...]

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Report Card Freebies

Education is important, you know that we know that, and your student knows that. Your student works hard, and they deserve to be rewarded for that. That's why we're giving them the chance to earn up to $25 for their good grades! They can earn $5.00 for every A/A+ on their report card, $2.00 for [...]

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Owe More Than You Expected?

Tax time can be stressful, but then if you're getting a return, it's exciting again! However, some of us aren't so lucky. If you owe more on your taxes than you expected, turn to someone you can trust, turn to Sierra Pacific! That's because with our Tax Loan Special, you can break up your payments! [...]

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Improving Your Credit Score in 3 Steps

The words “credit score” often come with a headache, especially when you’re trying to figure out how to improve yours. That’s why we’re laying out three of best ways to rebuild or improve your credit score and set yourself up for success. Three Ways to Build Your Credit Score Pay on time, all the time [...]

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A Date with Debt

Are those first-date butterfly jitters or heartburn over picking up the check? If it’s the latter, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent survey from Lendingtree noted that “22% of millennials (ages 26 to 41) and 19% of Gen Zers (ages 18 to 25) have gone into debt from what they’ve spent on dating.” There [...]

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Financial First: Making Your First Budget Plan

How many times do we set a New Year’s Resolution with the full intention to stick to it only to have it flop a month into the year? This year, we’re starting strong and planning to be financially savvy all of 2023. And one of the first steps to a financially successful year is to [...]

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To Move Forward, We Must Look Back

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Apple’s Steve Jobs expressed his belief that one could never connect the dots by looking forward. To progress, one has to take the time to look back. As we prepare for a new year ahead, let’s take a moment to look back at Sierra’s nearly 87-year journey. Built in 1936 [...]

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