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Buying A Used Car: Part 2

Feb 21

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Question: Do I really have to negotiate? It's such a terrible experience and I feel so intimidated.
Negotiating a car sale isn't most people's cup of tea. If you're buying from a dealer, it means sitting down with someone who may have more experience than you do, particularly with car sales. It doesn't have to be an intimidating process…

Buying A Used Car: Part 1

Feb 21

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Borrowing Advice

You've probably heard that a car is the second-largest purchase the typical American makes after their home, but that's not really true. It might seem like it, since the median home price in the US was just under $190,000 last year, while a new Honda Civic starts at about one-tenth as much.

Feb 21

10 Facts About Credit Unions

Feb 21

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My USCCU

Being a member of a credit union is a coup for your finances for many reasons. Here are just a few facts that make credit unions a great option.

What Do I Do With My Refund?

Feb 15

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Money Matters, Plan For The Future

We don't normally like to tell you how to spend your money. Our members tend to be very good at that, often finding creative ways to turn the hours they've spent at the office into new ways to enjoy their lives.

Money Tip: 3 Tricks to Retire Rich

Feb 7

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Plan For The Future

The difference between working yourself to death and retiring to live a life of comfort is smaller than you think. We like to believe in the simple caricature that rich people retire rich and poor people don't retire. The truth is, much of the difference between retiring and continuing to go to work every day comes down to a few simple choices.