The team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union understands how important it is to save every penny where you can. One of the most popular ways of saving money, especially when grocery shopping, is by using coupons. But how can you save money this summer with coupons while also not wanting to pull your hair out? Coupons Made Easy While you might think the Sunday morning newspaper is your “go to” to make using coupons a success, it’s important to remember not to throw all your eggs into one basket. Read on →

The team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union knows how things can happen and debt just keeps on piling up. However, we also want you to know there is a way out of debt—it just might take a lot of work, motivation and willpower to get there. But when you’re considering strategies to pay off your debt, there are some things you should avoid. What Not to Do When Trying to Pay Off Debt Read on →

The team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union understands that school being out for summer usually means a break from education. However, while you take a break from “teaching” this summer, you may want to focus on learning instead to bring different ideas to the classroom in August. Recharge This Summer the Knowledgeable Way Improve upon your experiences this summer by learning more about not only yourself—but the field in which your passion lies, which is teaching. Read on →

The team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to help you make saving money a habit. And now that school’s out for summer, there’s more time than ever to concentrate on building your emergency fund with these tips! These Habits Make Perfect “Cents” One of the best ways to start making saving money a habit is to have a certain amount of your paycheck deposited directly into your savings account. Read on →

The team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to know who’s ready to earn some extra income this summer. Is it you? Perfect Jobs for Teachers Over the Summer Now that school is out for summer, it’s time to see what you can do to earn some additional income over the next few months before the 2017–2018 school year begins. Remember, this doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun this summer by taking a day or two here and there to relax, but these ways to make extra income can be fun and financially worth it! Read on →

Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants you to have as much money in your pocket as possible this summer—and beyond. Here are some ways to help you build a strong foundation for saving money for months and years to come! Establish a Process for Saving Money To start saving, you don’t automatically have to make a drastic change and stop spending. While every penny does count when it comes to saving where you can, there are ways to start small when saving, and—then—build up as you grow more comfortable. Read on →

Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to congratulate you on welcoming a new bundle of joy into this world! Whether your newborn just arrived or you’re preparing for a new addition in the near future, it’s important to know what financial changes need to be made as you make way for baby. There’s a Baby on the Way First things first, you want to make sure you have a life insurance policy in place. Read on →

Chores are an important part of a child’s development, and our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants you to get a handle on the chore battle—and win! The Benefits of Chores For some reason, many parents now-a-days have moved away from making their children perform chores at home, but why? Especially with all the benefits chores can bring a child. Chores, such as having your kids take out the garbage, do their own laundry, wash the dishes, etc. Read on →

When it comes to obtaining a loan, your credit score is important, and our team at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union wants to offer you some tips on improving yours! Achieving an Excellent Credit Score So, how do you become one of the lucky ones with an excellent credit score? It’s actually pretty simple. First, pay your bills on time. Stop waiting until the last minute to pay your bills. Read on →

We don’t know about you, but we’ve been daydreaming of summer, and at Cleveland Bradley County Teachers Federal Credit Union, we want to help you save for the summer vacation of your dreams! Nothing Beats a Summer Break A vacation is supposed to allow you to take a break from your life and live stress-free for a moment in time. However, nothing is more stressful than trying to find the funds for a vacation at the last minute. Read on →