DIY Christmas Gifts with Your Kids
The holidays are here! Have you been diligently whittling away at your list of gifts to buy or are you waiting until the last minute?! This year, consider making your own! Homemade gifts are always a favorite and this is a wonderful way to spend some time with your...
Holiday Scam Prevention Tips
By Ann Davidson, Vice President of Risk Consulting, Allied Solution Scam Prevention Tips for Members: Always use your chip card when shopping in store. Check your financial accounts regularly to confirm you recognize all listed transactions. Create unique, complex...
Maximize Savings for a Healthy Future
by Kelli Green You may have heard the phrase, ‘money can by happiness’ and when money comes up short, it may leave you feeling unfulfilled or less important. From our experience at Centric, we know money can’t buy you happiness but when you have enough funds to...
Debunking Myths About Reward Checking
by Kelli Green You may have heard a lot of buzz around rewards-based checking accounts but think ‘what’s the catch?’ or ‘what hoops do I need to jump through before I can truly earn the rewards?’ Well, check out these tips below to help debunk the questions around...
Halloween Safety Tips
As you’re preparing for a spooktacular Halloween, here are a few tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics for a safe holiday! • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping,...
Planning A Grocery Budget for Families On-the-Go – Part One
You’ve all seen that shirt – “Mommin’ Ain’t Easy”... You get off work at 5, pick the kids up, get home, and start on homework. You have an hour before your six-year-old has to be at practice. So, what’s for dinner?While stopping by your favorite fast food place would...
Back-to-School on a Budget
Back-to-school shopping can be costly, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips to consider before you plan your next shopping trip!Visit your child’s school website now for a complete list of required school supplies.Click here for a list of local schools and...
Creative Ways to Teach Your Kiddos About Money
Check out our tips that are a super fun way to teach your little ones about money! Play Board Games Classic board games like Monopoly (or Monopoly Junior) and Life teach kids about purchasing real estate, saving up for retirement, loans and more. These games and...
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government – National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government Agency.
