Student Loan Debt: What You Can Do to Pay It Off Faster
Student Loan Statistics It's no surprise that as the cost of higher education increases so does student loan debt. The average tuition cost of a four-year private university is $34,750. For a public university, in-state tuition on average costs $9,970 and out-of-state...
read moreCybersecurity: How to Protect Your Personal Information
What is Cybersecurity? Today’s technology is innovative, interactive and beneficial on many levels; however, it also lends itself to major security risks. Think of all the electronic devices you use on a daily basis. All of these devices are susceptible to threats on...
read moreElderly Financial Abuse: Identifying the Types and How To Prevent It
Understanding the Impact of Elderly Financial Abuse According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), millions of older Americans are financially abused. Records show that 84 percent of cases go unreported. Older Americans can fall victim to elderly financial abuse...
read moreCar Buying Tips
Car Buying Process The car buying process has dramatically changed over the years. The average car buyer spends weeks and possibly months researching vehicles to find the right color, make/model and equipment; however, over the past 10 years, the number of dealerships...
read moreSmall Business Financing: Steps to Start Your Own Business
Starting a Small Business The benefits of owning a small business are numerous – being your own boss, controlling your future, creating your own flexible hours, taking risks but reaping the rewards and feeling a sense of pride in building something of your own. Many...
read moreThe Difference Between Credit Unions and Banks
Credit Union Philosophy A credit union is a financial institution that offers all the same products and services as a bank does, but credit unions have a people-first mentality. Credit unions exist to serve their members (banks call them customers), not to make a...
read moreWhich Type of Mortgage is Right For You
Mortgage 101 A home is one of the largest if not the largest investments you'll make. Just as you research a car or electronics purchase, the same time and attention must be put into a home, especially the financing of it. Many factors come into play when you apply...
read moreCentris Federal Credit Union Hosts First Corporate Day of Service
We are pleased to participate in our first of four Centris Corporate Days of Service on Tuesday, March 13. Fifty employees from branches in North Platte, Grand Island, and Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa will volunteer their time and talents at seven...
read moreFraud: How to Identify and Prevent It
Fraud Awareness Unfortunately fraudsters and scammers have become increasingly common in our market. No longer limited to bigger cities, these people are targeting individuals right here in our community. As a financial institution, it is our job to educate consumers...
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