Love and Money: How to Talk about Finances with Your Partner

By Excite Credt Union
February 18, 2025
Talking about money with your partner is essential for building a shared financial life. Plus, it can help foster trust and transparency in your relationship! Here are some practical strategies to empower you and your partner to discuss finances: ...
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10 Tips to Prepare for and Navigate Natural and Technological Disasters

By Excite Credt Union
February 06, 2025
Hurricanes, fires, ransomware, data breaches—small businesses are vulnerable to any number of natural and technological disasters. However, you can ensure that your business is prepared and proactive no matter what happens! Check out these 10 tips:
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Budgeting 101: How to Take Control of Your Finances Without Feeling Overwhelmed

By Excite Credt Union
January 29, 2025
Ready to improve your financial situation? Start with your monthly budget—a powerful tool that reflects your values, adapts to your circumstances, and helps you achieve your dreams. Creating a budget is simpler than you might think. You can use ...
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Holiday Hoaxes: Protect Yourself from These Four Online Scams

By Excite Credt Union
December 10, 2024
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—a season of goodwill, generosity, and joy. Unfortunately, it’s also a prime time for online scammers to try and exploit good holiday feelings for their personal gain. Here are four online scams to watch out...
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Lifting Others, Lifting Ourselves: 10 Benefits of Giving Back

By Excite Credt Union
December 10, 2024
Giving back, paying it forward, doing our part—no matter what we call it, we have the power to change our communities. Whether we volunteer for a local nonprofit, donate to a charity, or help our next-door neighbors, we’re making life better for...
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Steer Clear of Auto Loan Scams

By Excite Credt Union
November 18, 2024
Car shopping can be fun—comparing models, taking test drives, imagining future adventures. However, the whole experience can be ruined if you crash into an auto loan scam. Whether you’re buying a new or used vehicle, you need to watch out!The first...
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How Much Money Will You Need for Retirement?

By Excite Credt Union
November 15, 2024
How much money do you need to retire? Ask any financial expert: there is no one-size-fits-all response. It depends on your answers to a number of questions, including the following:At what age do you plan to retire? Although there are...
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Thrift Shopping + Digital Technology = More Savings

By Excite Credt Union
September 04, 2024
During the past few decades, thrift shopping has undergone a transformation. Now—thanks to the internet and social media—it’s more convenient than ever to buy high-quality second-hand items for a fraction of what they are worth. It’s also simpler...
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College Packing 101: What Should You Bring?

By Excite Credt Union
August 09, 2024
Going away to college for the first time? Besides your clothes and other essentials, you may be wondering what items you should bring for a successful college experience.Before you do anything else, consult your school’s website. Most colleges have...
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As You Plan Your Summer Trip, Remember Travel Insurance

By Excite Credt Union
July 17, 2024
Did you know that you can get travel insurance for just about any kind of trip? If your vacation will include hang gliding or heli-skiing, you can purchase adventure travel insurance. If you plan to venture into a politically unstable area, you can...
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