Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! And while you are trimming the tree, there is something else you should also be trimming—your holiday spending. Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to offer tips on how you can have a meaningful holiday season without going into debt. Budget for the Holidays A holiday budget is essential. When creating your holiday budget, don’t just include gifts. Read on →

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, oh my! The deals of the holiday season are approaching faster than ever! However, before you go on your holiday shopping spree, the team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants you to consider your financial options to ensure your shopping trip doesn’t turn into debt. Shop Smart This Holiday Season Who doesn’t want to make sure they purchase a gift for everyone on their holiday list? Read on →

It seems as though once fall break is over, the holiday season is in full force. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks, the students are going wild and stress is piling up for teachers. However, it doesn’t need to be this way. Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union want to turn what could be the two most stressful months of the school year for teachers into a happy holiday season for all! Read on →

By the time Halloween arrives, the holiday season is in full swing—and it comes on strong! While the holidays are known as a time for giving, that doesn’t mean they should put you in a tight spot. That’s why our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to share some tips on how to spend wisely this year. Know Your Limits Before you begin to shop for your loved ones, make a holiday budget for how much you plan on spending. Read on →

Can you believe we are already talking about trick-or-treating? The holiday season always rolls around before we are ready. But this year, the holidays don’t have to take a bite out of your budget! Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to help you celebrate Halloween this month while also keeping your budget intact. Halloween on a Budget Are you looking for ways to get into the Halloween spirit? Read on →

Do you find yourself often worrying about money? Are you constantly wondering where you’re going to find enough to cover an unexpected expense? That’s not the way to live! And that’s why our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to offer some insight on how to live your best financial life. Establish Good Money Habits The key to feeling more financially stable lies in your habits. Read on →

Wouldn’t it be nice if what you did this month would make you financially healthier the next? It can! That’s why our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union has some tips on what to do this month in order to see more money in your pocket come October. Start Making Better Financial Decisions Let’s take a look at some ways you can start building better financial habits this month: Read on →

Let’s face it. Between summer vacations and back-to-school shopping, your budget has probably been ignored for most of the summer. But there’s no better time than now to get back on track, and our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to help you get back on the right path! Steering Back to the Right Path No matter how much spending you’ve done this summer, it’s not too late to correct your habits and get to a better spot again. Read on →

Can you believe it’s that time already? We’re off to school once again! Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to support our area teachers, which is why we have some tips to help you get the year started on the right foot. Back-to-School Tips for Teachers Set yourself up for success this year by taking these steps: Establish Expectations Early While you don’t want to be seen as the meanest teacher ever, you do want to make your classroom rules and procedures as clear as possible from the beginning. Read on →

Summer’s not quite over yet! You still have time to take positive steps toward better financial health. One way to do that? Follow these tips from our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union about how to raise your credit score. How to Improve Your Credit Score A high credit score is beneficial to your finances, especially when you’re looking to purchase a new home or car. Let’s take a look at steps you can take to improve your score. Read on →