Did you have a little too much fun while on spring break? Have you fallen behind on your financial goals for the year? Don’t give up just yet on improving your finances in 2019. Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants you to learn how you can start whipping your personal finances into shape this spring! Start here: Tackle Your Debt While you might know you are living in debt, do you really know how much debt you have? Read on →

While a high credit score isn’t everything in life, it does seem to play an important role in a number of life’s big moments, including house hunting and car shopping. As a result, our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to give you some tips on how you can start improving your credit score this month. What’s a Good Credit Score? When you have a good to great credit score, you are able to benefit from lower interest rates and a greater chance of approval for a loan. Read on →

Who said spring break was only for students? Teachers need just as much of a vacation as anyone else, which is why our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to provide some ideas on how teachers can make the most of their spring break vacation this year! Let’s take a look at some ways you can enjoy a restful and relaxing spring break: Plan a Spring Staycation You don’t have to go out of town in order to have a relaxing spring break. Read on →

Are you tired of paying someone else rent month after month? We can’t blame you! That’s why our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to offer some insight on becoming a homeowner. Let’s take a look at the many benefits that come with buying a home: You’re Investing in Yourself When you are paying someone rent, that money is only going out each month. You are helping someone else build equity. Read on →

Are you still in the process of trying to financially recover from the holidays? While you might still want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one, the money to do so just might not be there—and that is OK! Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to help you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one while still sticking to a budget. Let’s take a look at some ideas: Read on →

When the first of January rolls around, we’re busy thinking up resolutions and goals to find more success in the new year. Now that we’re in the middle of January, it’s time to make sure we are taking action with our resolutions to improve financial health. Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to offer you suggestions on what financial needs to tackle first. Read on as we take a look. Read on →

Not happy with your personal finance situation in 2018? No worries—we are now in a new year, which means a fresh start! Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to share some tips on how to refocus and find success with your finances in 2019. There are a number of ways you can improve your financial standing in the new year, starting with: Keep Things Simple One of the worst things you can do for your finances is to complicate things. Read on →

Can you believe we are already at the end of 2018? It seems as though this year has flown by, and now it is time to get ready for the beginning of another. But before you start making your resolutions for 2019, our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to help you survive the end of this semester. Parties, Report Cards, Holiday Gifts…Oh My! It’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed in December, with kids acting all crazy before the holiday break and last-minute details to take care of. Read on →

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 →