What To Buy And What To Skip This Black FridayIt’s the bargain-hunter’s favorite season-or is it? Before you brave the crowds this Black Friday, take a few minutes to read through our list of what to buy and what to skip so you come home only with true bargains.Skip: Large home appliancesWhile you may find […]
Do My Child’s Activities Really Need To Make Me Go Broke?It’s back-to-school season and you’re just about ready to zip that backpack closed before tossing that supply list into the trash. You’ve been shopping for weeks to get the right pencils and pens, binders and the dozens of other must-haves. This, of course, is in […]
Your Guide To Identity Theft ProtectionDid you know there were 14.4 million victims of identity theft in 2018? According to Javelin Strategy, each case cost the victim an average of $1,050 – and that’s only the cost in dollars. When an individual’s identity is stolen, the thief wreaks major havoc on the victim’s financial health, […]
Why You Should Finance Your Next Car Loan At Your Credit UnionWhen shopping for a new set of wheels, your first stop should be right here, at Lincoln SDA Credit Union. Though many people start their process on the dealer’s lot, you’ll enjoy a lower rate, a simpler loan application and other benefits by choosing […]
How Much Money Should I Keep In My Checking Account?There’s lots of talk in the world of personal finance about how to best manage a savings account. You might read up on financial experts who recommend keeping three to six months’ worth of living expenses in your savings account, or maybe you’ve seen a tip […]
How To Save On Your First Set Of College TextbooksPurchasing every textbook you need for class can take a big bite out of your budget. We’re talking huge amounts here: According to the National Association of College Stores, the average college student spends upward of $80 on each new textbook and can sometimes drop as […]
DO MY MONTHLY BILL PAYMENTS AFFECT MY CREDIT SCORE?Q: I’m working on improving my credit score, so I’m being extra careful about paying my bills on time. But, since I don’t see these payments reflected in my score, I’m wondering: Do my monthly payments, like utility bills, count toward my credit score? A: It’s commendable that you’re working […]
All You Need to Know About Remote Deposit CaptureIn a world where you can order almost anything through your mobile phone — from a new pair of shoes to a dining room table to tickets to a Caribbean cruise — it only makes sense that Lincoln SDA Credit Union offers mobile banking services for our members. […]
Vacation Club AccountOpen a Vacation Club Account before August 31. Setup automatic deposits of at least $50 per month and when the Vacation Club Account matures May 2021 we will deposit and additional $50 into your account.Don’t Let Summer Arrive with No Money in the Bank!Save up to $500.00 per month and earn 1.25% on […]
REVIEW: Note-Taking AppsYou aren’t seriously still scribbling your to-do list on plain paper, are you? Get with the times and choose one of these popular note-taking apps to help you do the job. Your scrawls will never be the same. 1. EvernoteStop misplacing your to-do lists by moving all your notes to the cloud with Evernote. […]