We all want to be responsible with our finances. But, sometimes we’re throwing money away without giving it any thought. Do any of these ring a bell? Soft Drinks Soft drinks have one of the highest markups of any restaurant item. Switch to water and save hundreds...
Very often, your loan statements or many other financial commitments (like your rent or mortgage) may show a due date and a grace period. So if your payment is due on the 1st of the month but you have a grace period until the 15th,...
Are you expecting a tax refund this year? Or maybe you’ve already received one. It’s easy to think of a refund as “free” money and it’s very tempting to blow it. Before you fall to that temptation, give some thought to these ideas that will...
For many of us who live and work on the east side of Indianapolis, it’s more than a little disheartening to hear our little corner of the world being bashed or shunned. There is so much good here. KEMBA’s reach of members and contact goes far...
There’s a lot of talk, especially around the holidays, of supporting local businesses. As a local business since 1933, we recognize the importance of local businesses to our community. It goes beyond shopping and dining. When you bank with a large corporate bank, the profits are...
Your credit score (sometimes referred to your FICO score) is basically a snapshot number that financial institutions use to determine how likely you are to repay a debt. The higher the number, the better the score. A great credit score will result in lower interest...
“Local Service. Global Good” is the theme for International CU Day. What does that mean to you and to other credit union members around the world? Credit unions take doing good seriously. This cooperative spirit of people helping people leads to life-changing opportunities in the form...
