Megan Steiner

Megan Steiner

Megan Steiner is a marketing specialist at Centris Federal Credit Union in Omaha, Neb. She specializes in social media strategy, content creation and writing. Megan received her Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and Bachelor of Foreign Language and Literature in German from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In her free time, Megan loves to learn languages and research sustainable clothing content for her personal blog.

The Latest From Megan

6 Best Ways to Save Money in 2023

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2023, but just because the year is halfway over doesn’t mean it’s too late to start saving! We compiled six of our favorite money-saving ideas to help get you to the end of the year with more money in your savings...

What Is a Credit Score & Why Is It Important?

We always hear that having a good credit score is important, but do we understand how it’s used or the best ways to build credit? Credit is a powerful tool that, when handled correctly, may save us money and allow us to obtain loans, apartments and more. By further...

Financial Literacy for Kids: How to Teach Kids About Money

Finances play a big role in our everyday lives. Habits like paying for groceries, adding a new subscription, going out for dinner, or even buying a morning coffee can impact our finances. Since money plays a major role in our lives, it’s a smart idea to start...

Understanding Home Equity Lines of Credit

There’s a lot of talk about using your home’s equity to your advantage. But what does that mean? Your home is one of your biggest investments and its equity can be a valuable asset! Understanding what your home equity is and how a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)...

What Are Tax Scams & How to Identify Them

Tax season is a prime time for fraudsters. Taxes are often mystifying, leaving people with questions about their tax returns. And because the IRS does not carry a perfect reputation with Americans, many are left on edge about receiving IRS communications. These...

Building an Emergency Fund: A Complete Guide with Common Questions

Having an emergency fund is like having great shock absorbers on a car—if you hit a bump, you can feel safe knowing you won’t be jostled around. An emergency fund functions the same way. When you hit a bump in life—whether unexpected medical bills or losing a...

Fraud Prevention: Tips & Red Flags You Should Know

Fraud has become increasingly more common in today’s digital age. Fraudsters have more ways to target individuals than ever before, such as email, text and social media. As a financial institution, our responsibility is to educate our members about fraud and how to...

How to Prepare for Paying Back Student Loans

In March 2020, federal student loan payments were put on pause due to COVID-19. After more than two years, the extensions will be ending on December 31, 2022, so student loan repayment will restart in January 2023. To help guide you through paying back student loans...

What is the Best Way to Finance a Car?

If you’ve ever bought a new car, I have a question for you: Did you think about financing as much as you thought about which car model to buy? Most of the time, the answer is ā€œno.ā€ But believe it or not, doing the research on financing a car before purchasing one is...

How to Budget to Buy a New House

Buying a home is probably one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. It’s important to remember that what you can buy doesn’t always equate to what you may have available in your budget plans. Determining how much house you can afford involves a lot...