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...
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*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...
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*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...
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*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...
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*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,...
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*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...
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*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Centris Federal Credit Union as an organization Traps to avoid after graduation Dear Dave, I’m currently a senior in college. I’m completely debt-free right now, and I am wondering what I should...
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Summer can be as sweet as your favorite flavor of ice cream when you don’t have to worry about debt. Unfortunately, the U.S. consumer is living with single, double and triple scoops of it. According to NerdWallet, the average U.S. household carries: $15,609 in credit...
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*Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect Centris Federal Credit Union as an organization You need something that matters Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our twenties. We have no debt and $50,000 in the bank. Our income is $90,000 a...
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Happy Food Truck Friday! Come by our HQ at 11825 Q Street today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for some soul food from Quick Bites Soul Food.
Sue Nami can't wait to make her debut this Saturday at Werner Park! She's celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Activities, video and materials will be provided by NASA along with post-game fireworks. We're thrilled to sponsor this bobblehead and to give the first 2,000 fans one.
1. Use your Centris Visa credit card.
2. Enter to win a $1,000 statement credit or $1,000 Southwest Airlines gift card.
3. Vacay your way.
Details: bit.ly/2vAojLi
Don't forget to cast your vote for which movie we will show at our 9th Annual Movie Night at Werner Park on Friday, Sept. 20. Vote here: https://t.co/oRirnVsXnN.
• A League of Their Own
• Father of the Bride
• Footloose
• Grease
• Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
• The Parent Trap
