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 →

Trust us—we know. Teachers have one of the hardest jobs around, molding the youth of today into the leaders of tomorrow. After months of nonstop activity, summer break is well-deserved! But while you’re packing your days full of rest and fun activities, add in some stuff that’s good for you, too! Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union has some suggestions for getting each day started right. Read on →

School’s out…finally! And with the summer break comes an opportunity for teachers to stop and take a deep breath after a school year packed with chaos and activity. Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union celebrates the start of summer with you—and we have some insight into how to use that extra time you have now! Teachers Deserve a Break Every summer, it’s the same old thing. Read on →

School is out for summer! We don’t think anyone is as excited as teachers and students when it comes to the start of the summer season. However, while fun should definitely be a priority for teachers, the team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union also wants to offer you some tips on how to save this season while you’re out of school. Find Yourself on Firmer Financial Footing As much as you counted down the days until summer vacation started, you also might have started worrying about the extra expenses that tend to crop up this time of year. Read on →

Can you believe another school year is about to be done? It seems like just yesterday the new year was beginning! We want you to finish out the school year strong, which is why our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union has some tips for you. Make the Last Days of School Count By now your life at school is probably crazy and you have what feels like a million things to do before the 2017–2018 school year comes to an end. Read on →

May is known as Family Wellness Month. And while focusing on your family’s health and wellness is important, our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union would also like you to focus some attention on your family’s financial wellness. The Family That Saves Together Stays Together It’s never too early to teach your children the value of a dollar. And what better way to teach your kids about money than to get them involved in the family finances? Read on →

Saving for retirement and building an emergency fund are two very different things, and it’s important to make sure the two don’t get tangled into one account. Our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to share ways to help you establish a strong emergency fund, starting today. 3 Ways to Grow Your Emergency Fund The washer breaks. Your car battery dies. You need an unexpected root canal. Read on →