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Financial decisions can feel complex and hard even under normal circumstances. If the current market volatility has you questioning what are the “right” actions you should take now, you are not alone. Here are five concrete ways for you to jumpstart your financial...
By Jamie Wagner, Ph.D. In short—it really doesn’t. Not directly that is. In an emergency meeting on Sunday, March 15, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) decided to cut rates to 0. But what rate exactly did they cut and what does that mean for you and for your mortgage?...
Tax Refund Tips When filing your tax return by hand, online or with a tax preparer, make sure you double check your routing and account numbers before signing and submitting your refund. Checking Account If you want your refund directly deposited into your checking...
By Jamie Wagner, Ph.D. Spooky Tales of Debt Every October my husband and I begin our Halloween tradition—scary movie month. Colin loves scary movies, and I think I do except that I’m a huge baby and get scared so easily that I have to watch something “happy” before I...
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Centris Federal Credit Union as an organization Is it six months of paychecks? Dear Dave, Do I set aside six months’ worth of paychecks or the amount of my bills for six months when it’s time to...
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Centris Federal Credit Union as an organization Appreciate depreciation Dear Dave, I’m self-employed, and I travel about 30,000 miles a year in my van. I’m three payments away from having the...
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Centris Federal Credit Union as an organization Your wake-up call Dear Dave, My husband and I are both 50, and we make about $50,000 a year. We have a little bit of debt, and recently my...
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Centris Federal Credit Union as an organization Unauthorized Subletting Dear Dave, I own a rental property that brings in enough to pay the taxes and insurance with a little left over. Recently,...
*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Centris Federal Credit Union as an organization Pause investing for a luxury? Dear Dave, Where should you save for large expenditures when you’re doing the Baby Steps? Heath Dear Heath, Depending...