It’s almost time for kids to go back to school, which means school shopping is about to be in full swing. David Murphy, President at MMCCU, shares some tips on how to save money during what can be an expensive time of year for families, as well as how to use it as an educational...Read More
Trevor Neufeld, Financial Advisor at Neufeld Capital Management, will be hosting a webinar for MMCCU members at 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 24th. The topic of the Webinar is the “5 Biggest Mistakes People Make in Their 30’s” in regard to financial planning and investing for retirement! “Drawing from my experience in over a thousand client...Read More
Buy Now, Pay Later Loans (also known as BNPL Loans) are on the rise. According to CNBC, Consumers have taken on a massive amount of credit card debt in 2022, rising to $841 billion in the first three months of the year. Low unemployment paired with high inflation is thought to have contributed to this...Read More
Do you need help paying for college? Did you know that MMCCU partners with ISL Education Lending to offer student loan products with competitive lower interest rates to help you and your student navigate college costs? If you find that savings, earnings and other financial aid are not enough to cover the full cost of...Read More
Financial Tips for a Recession News about inflation, rising prices, and supply chain problems is everywhere. As a credit union, helping our members is priority #1. In good financial times and in bad, we’re here to help answer questions and navigate the financial landscape. If you’re wondering how to recession-proof your finances, we’ve compiled some...Read More
Interested in a loan? Whether you need a home loan, car loan, or other personal loan, MMCCU is here to help our members. What is a loan? A loan is money you borrow from a financial institution and pay back in full at a later date, with interest. Loans typically consist of principal (the amount...Read More
If you own a home, you might be wondering what is the difference between first and second mortgages. In short, a first mortgage is the primary loan that you take out to purchase a home. You go to a lender, take out a loan (mortgage) to pay for the home. Your property is the collateral...Read More
With interest rates on the rise, you may be wondering the difference between a fixed rate and an adjustable rate loan and if one is better during this time of increase. MMCCU can help! Our loan team will work with you to understand your situation and determine which route is best. In short, with a...Read More
Kwik Cash Line of Credit Kwik Cash works similarly to a credit card – without the physical card. As a line of credit, you are given an available limit that you can then borrow from whenever the need arises. “The interest rate is much lower than a typical credit card or unsecured/signature note,” said Jerry Litwaitis,...Read More
According to recent Federal Reserve data, consumers are loading up their credit cards significantly in 2022. Credit cards can be a powerful financial tool when used correctly, but a liability if they are not. Borrowing in March soared by the most on record and 537 million new credit card accounts were opened in the first...Read More