Tips & Resources

If you’ve ever gone to a store for milk and left with a new throw pillow, two candles and a gourmet snack you didn’t know you liked, you’re not alone.…

Financial setbacks come in all shapes and sizes. It can be an expensive household repair, a medical emergency, getting laid off or the birth of a baby. Whatever the situation,…

A new year brings new opportunities — and when it comes to your finances, there’s no better time to reset, refocus and make plans. Here are eight financial tasks to…

Hallelujah! You made it through the pre-holiday season and you’ve managed to stick to your budget! But, wait. You might have already crossed off every gift on your list, booked…

Congratulations! You’ve expecting a baby and you’re breathless with excitement — and nerves. A baby means big changes, and a part of those changes is lots of new expenses. How…

Black Friday is the bargain-hunter’s dream, but it’s a game that’s gotta be played right. Follow these hacks to score big during the biggest shopping day of the year.  Do…

You’ve heard the irritating advertisements. You’ve seen the flailing inflatables. You’ve considered the irresistible offers. “Buy today with no money down and zero interest!” The ads are everywhere when you…

St. Paul Federal Credit Union is proud to once again support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Throughout our years of supporting this great cause, St. Paul Federal members have…

To be or not to be…paper or plastic…do you tap or dip your cards? Some phrases to ponder, some deeper than others. When it comes to credit and debit cards,…

When learning the basics of basketball, coaches probably didn’t bring up financial lessons. Whether you’re a former player, some who still plays an occasional pickup game or you just like…

Living beyond your means is a trap many people fall into. While many times it can be caused by multiple factors, here are 7 signs you’re living beyond your means…

You can remember a time when you didn’t need a safe deposit box. But as years passed, you realized that mattress lump just doesn’t work any longer. Even if that…