Tips & Resources

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…

Planning ahead for college is not just a matter of getting good grades and accumulating a list of extracurricular activities and awards. It’s also a process of understanding how to…

If you’re like other homeowners, questions about when to refinance your home have popped up a time or two. Of course, you’d love a lower monthly mortgage payment but there…

When you sit down to go over your monthly budget, you may have wondered if refinancing your auto loan can give you a bit more flexibility. In case you haven’t…

It’s time you put your foot down. Say no to high annual percentage rate credit cards and transfer your balance. You know credit cards can be an excellent financial tool…