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October 14, 2019
Handling the Cost of Education: 2 Sides to Every Coin On average, college students who physically attend college will leave their school $18,000 in the hole. […]
August 13, 2019
Saving is not easy. With the next expense never far away, putting your hard-earned cash in a savings account can seem like an impossible feat. That’s […]
July 26, 2019
Back-To-School Savings Tips It’s that time of year again! Summertime is winding down. Teachers are prepping to return to their classrooms and start decorating. School supply […]
July 10, 2019
The Great Recession created a perfect storm for millennials. It was the worst financial crisis the United States had seen since the Great Depression, and it […]
June 26, 2019
5 Ways to Travel on a Budget This Summer Isn’t it funny how you look forward to summer all year long, yet somehow it still seems […]
June 17, 2019
How Much Does It Take to Be “Rich”? The results of a recent YouGov survey show that most Americans think you need to make $100,000 per […]
June 3, 2019
5 Ways to Get a Great Car for Less Premium styling. Flawless paint. Glistening tires. That unmistakable new car smell. Everything about a new vehicle practically […]
May 28, 2019
10 Tips for Selling Your House Fast—and for Top Dollar! When you’re trying to sell your house, you want to do it as quickly as possible. […]
May 14, 2019
Medical Expenses Have Gone Crazy. You Don’t Have to Do the Same In the United States, healthcare has grown into a $3 trillion industry. That’s $3,000,000,000,000. […]
May 6, 2019
Credit Card Regret: It’s More Common Than You Think “Regrets, I’ve had a few. But then again, too few to mention.” – Frank Sinatra If you’re […]
April 22, 2019
Save Money by Taking Your Spring Cleaning to the Next Level! Now that March has gone out like a lamb (a waterlogged lamb in many parts […]
April 15, 2019
Should You Keep Separate Checking Accounts When You Get Married? You found “The One.” You popped the question, and they said “Yes.” You both said, “I […]
April 3, 2019
Check Your Finances Before Changing Jobs Jobs are funny things. As soon as you get one, there’s a temptation to start thinking a different job could […]
March 25, 2019
5 Ways to Save for Summer in 5 Weeks Summer vacation. During your elementary, middle, and high school years, those two magical words meant three months […]
March 18, 2019
Make Spring Cleaning Pay Off This Year! People sure do like their stuff. Whether it’s the latest tech gadgets or knick-knacks that have been passed down […]
March 4, 2019
Let the Taxpayer Beware: Learn to Spot Six Common Tax Scams Now that your W2s and miscellaneous tax documents have arrived, tax season is officially in […]
February 22, 2019
Thank you for being a loyal member of Caro. We are so thankful for you and your continued membership. The faculty, staff and students of the […]
February 11, 2019
February 5, 2019
Thinking of Buying? We’re here for you! We know that the homebuying market can be a confusing and stressful place. Allow us to be your guide. […]
January 9, 2019
Let’s talk about Santa Shock, shall we? No, not the “I saw Mommy kissing Santa Claus” kind. For this conversation, we will use “Santa Shock” to […]
January 2, 2019
Do you get cash for using your debit card? If the answer is no, it’s time to upgrade to Kasasa® Cash Back Checking! You’ll get paid […]
December 12, 2018
Can Buying Your First House Actually Hurt Your Credit? For generations, owning a home has been considered an integral part of the American Dream. Life without […]
December 4, 2018
The process of finding financial security has gone through some dramatic changes over the last few decades. As recently as the 1980’s, conventional wisdom suggested following […]
November 26, 2018
5 Easy Ways to Save for the Holidays in Just 4 Weeks Facts are facts. When it comes to holiday planning, lists are long and time […]
October 25, 2018
Three Simple Suggestions for a Budget-Friendly Halloween Think back to when you were a kid. What was your favorite thing about Halloween? Was it the costumes? […]
October 10, 2018
9 Things to Remember When Using Your First Credit Card Getting your first credit card is a significant financial milestone. After sorting through an endless array […]
October 1, 2018
On International Credit Union Day, we want to celebrate you! You are what makes Caro great, and we are grateful to have members like you. That’s […]
September 28, 2018
Fact vs. Fiction: What Really Impacts Your Credit Score? When it comes to credit scores, it can seem like everyone’s an expert. Ask a random group […]
September 19, 2018
Clear Up Your Tipping Confusion Tipping. Conversation about the topic can spark lengthy debates with opinions ranging from staunch support to extreme opposition. Some consumers appreciate […]
July 26, 2018
HEY, PARENTS—IT’S BACK-TO-SCHOOL TIME AGAIN! Doesn’t it seem like just yesterday that your kids were counting the days until summer vacation? Now, after a few weeks […]
July 17, 2018
Teach Your Kids to Make a Stand—a Lemonade Stand. Long before Beyoncé transformed it into a cultural touchpoint, lemonade was the commodity of choice for childhood […]
July 5, 2018
5 Staycation Ideas to Save Your Summer Let’s face it; summer looks a lot different than it did when you were a kid. You used to […]
June 26, 2018
5 Ways to Throw a 4th of July Blast on a Budget Like the rockets responsible for the legendary red glare, 4th of July business is booming! […]
June 12, 2018
Resume Writing Tips for Recent College Grads As students around America graduate, hundreds of thousands of people will soon enter the full-time workforce for the first […]
May 21, 2018
Do Your Resolutions Need a Do-Over? Believe it or not, it’s May already. You’ve already flipped the calendar page four times, and if you’re like more […]
May 7, 2018
It Might Be Time to Adjust Your Home Buying Strategy You’ve done your research, you’ve prepared your budget, and you’re ready to start your housing search. […]
April 16, 2018
Does a Side Hustle with Uber Really Pay Off? You’ve done the hard work of creating a budget. You’ve cut frivolous expenses. You’ve crafted a financial […]
March 27, 2018
Uber Looks to Change the Travel Game. Again. Visiting new places is fun. Feeling like a tourist is not. With the upcoming release of the Uber […]
March 20, 2018
We’re Not Giving Back and We’re Proud of It. Whether you’re an avid follower of financial news or a casual observer of money matters, you may […]