Blog - Verve, a Credit Union

Tax Preparation FAQs

We’ve compiled frequently asked questions related to tax preparation, from tax documents to direct deposit and everything in between. What is Verve’s routing number? Verve’s…

Melissa LieglDecember 3, 2024

Security + Fraud

Four Ways to Say Bah Humbug to Holiday Scams

The holidays are one of the busiest times of the year with family gatherings, shopping for gifts, and all the other disarray that comes with…

Neil FraserNovember 15, 2024

Security + Fraud

Holiday Scams: 7 Tips to Protect Your Finances from Fraudsters

November and December are filled with holidays, which also often means increased shopping. In the U.S., people plan to spend nearly $1,000 on Christmas gifts,…

Mindy PetrackNovember 7, 2024

Security + Fraud

Holiday Shopping Scams: Watch Out for Fake Package Messages

‘Tis the season for… unwanted and fraudulent package delivery messages? When online shopping increases, so too, do the opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of…

Mindy PetrackNovember 7, 2024

Security + Fraud

Scam Alert: Text Scam Impersonating Verve

If you receive the following text message, please note that it is a SCAM. What you should do: Do not click the link.…

Jordan ClarkNovember 6, 2024

Home Life

Tips to Prioritize + Tackle DIY Projects

We all do it. We dream of great ideas for home improvements and DIY projects to tackle. Before long, the list of items to tackle…

Jordan ClarkOctober 2, 2024

Creating a Budget

How to Plan a Holiday Budget

If stores are any indication, it’s not too early to start thinking about the holiday season. I know, I know. It can certainly be surprising…

Jordan ClarkOctober 2, 2024

Travel Tips

End Your Summer in Style

When summer is fading and the everyday obligations of work and bills and routine start pressing in, know what you do? Know what’s the Verve…

Jordan ClarkAugust 20, 2024

Money saved for summer vacation with suitcase and vacation items.

Creating a Budget

Take Your Holiday Budget Game to the Next Level

According to Capital One Shopping statistics, the average household spent nearly $900 for back-to-school shopping and over $1,500 throughout the holiday season in 2023. Those…

Jordan ClarkAugust 20, 2024

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Building Your Savings

Five Tips to Help You Save For Your First House

Owning a home is part of the American Dream, but saving for your first home can be challenging. Millennials and Gen Z first-time home buyers…

Jordan ClarkAugust 20, 2024

Money

What it takes to thrive financially: A checklist

How does your financial wellbeing measure up? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has a useful tool for identifying your financial wellbeing. All you have to…

Jordan ClarkAugust 5, 2024

Family Finances

Intention, attention, and 24 hours of magic

Want to give your kid the memory of a lifetime? Set aside one full day to have a one-on-one buddy adventure with them. It doesn’t…

Jordan ClarkAugust 1, 2024

Building Your Savings

Why You Need a High-Yield Checking Account

With rising inflation and cost of living, everyone wants their money to stretch further. You may have heard of high-yield savings accounts and share certificates,…

Jordan ClarkJune 21, 2024

Managing Debt

Tools to Help You Borrow More Responsibly

Ever find your best laid plans and biggest dreams derailed because you’re short on funds? Whether you’re launching a new business, renovating your home, or…

Jordan ClarkJune 20, 2024