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Credit Unions are Not-For-Profit: What Does the Mean?

Credit Unions are Not-For-Profit: What Does the Mean?

December 4, 2024
Are credit unions not-for-profit? The answer is yes – but they differ in several important ways fr...
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Credit Union vs. Banks: Which One Should You Choose?

Credit Union vs. Banks: Which One Should You Choose?

December 4, 2024
Everyone needs a safe place to put their money. Maybe you’ve never had an account at a credit unio...
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Why Do Credit Unions Offer Great Rates?

Why Do Credit Unions Offer Great Rates?

December 4, 2024
If you’ve recently been shopping for a car or home loan, chances are good you’ve been comparing ...
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How to Make Charitable Donations and Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

How to Make Charitable Donations and Get the Most Bang for Your Buck

November 4, 2024
As the year winds down, many of us will look to maximize our charitable contributions to support the...
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How to Help Aging Parents Financially

How to Help Aging Parents Financially

September 29, 2024
Our parents cared for us for (at least) the first couple decades of our lives. But does this mean we...
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How to Share Debt with Your Partner

How to Share Debt with Your Partner

September 29, 2024
We all want to believe that love conquers all — but debt is still very real and can greatly impact...
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How to Avoid Money Fights

How to Avoid Money Fights

September 29, 2024
We don’t always agree with our partners on money matters. Disagreements about spending or saving w...
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How to Successfully Combine Your Finances With Your Partner

How to Successfully Combine Your Finances With Your Partner

September 29, 2024
Money can be a challenging subject to bring up with your life partner. But despite how uncomfortable...
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Why Affordable Housing is Essential to Building Strong Communities

Why Affordable Housing is Essential to Building Strong Communities

September 12, 2024
Did you know Santa Cruz County has earned the title of having the highest rental market in the natio...
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