The Verve Blog

Investing Advice

How to determine your risk tolerance BEFORE a crisis

Setting up your investment strategy takes careful planning. It means defining your investment goals, deciding how long you plan to invest your funds before you’ll…

Verve, a Credit UnionJune 1, 2020

Managing Debt

Managing Your Debt During and After COVID-19

In a very short time, the coronavirus has changed so much about our lives. People are working, studying, shopping and interacting in ways we would…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 20, 2020

Creating a Budget

Crisis Budgeting: 10 Steps to Stay Afloat in Tough Times

Maybe life was chugging happily along for you when the pandemic suddenly hit and the bottom dropped out. Or maybe you were already struggling before…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Security + Fraud

Scam Alert: You’re not actually getting paid to put decals on your vehicle

Money is tight for many people, so if you receive a package in the mail complete with a check, odds are your first reaction is…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Travel Tips

Plan Your Ultimate 2020 Family Staycation

Ahh, summer. The sunshine, the warm weather, the open road...or not. Among the many changes brought on by the novel coronavirus is the likelihood that…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Family Finances

Whole-family Finances: How Budgeting as a Family Can Pay Dividends

In the best of times, many American families have a hard time getting on the same page about money. A recent study found that only…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Building Your Savings

Five Steps to Rebuilding Your Emergency Fund

You did it. You set up automatic transfers and diligently built up your rainy-day fund, and then the coronavirus hit. While you’re likely stressed and…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Home Life

Top 10 Free Family Activities

If you’re like most families adjusting to life during the coronavirus pandemic, you may find yourself somewhere between cherishing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend TONS…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Improving Your Credit

How COVID-19 impacts your credit score

Now that we are several months into the coronavirus pandemic and countries around the world are cautiously working to reopen their economies, you may be…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Money Etiquette

Drama-free Group Gift Etiquette: What’s Fair?

While the adage, “It’s the thought that counts,” remains true, putting a little extra thought into group gift etiquette can make the experience better for…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 18, 2020

Security + Fraud

Be Cautious of COVID-19 Scams

To help you manage through these challenging times, we’re watching out for your financial health. Scammers are already trying to take advantage of people’s fears…

Verve, a Credit UnionMay 15, 2020

Press Releases

Verve, a credit union, allocates more than $4M to support individuals and businesses impacted by coronavirus pandemic

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (April 21, 2020) – In line with its passion for serving the needs of the community, its members and team members, Verve, a…

Verve, a Credit UnionApril 22, 2020

Education

Coronavirus Stimulus Checks: Make a Plan for Financial Health

The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been felt in every community across the U.S. As part of the federal government’s financial response to…

Verve, a Credit UnionApril 16, 2020

Important Notice

COVID-19 Update: Your Money is Safe; Let’s Keep You Safe, too.

The coronavirus pandemic does not impact the security of your deposits. As always, your money is safe here at Verve and is insured by the…

Verve, a Credit UnionMarch 12, 2020

Press Releases

Positive Employee Culture Earns Verve Three Best and Brightest Awards

Verve, a Credit Union, has recently been awarded three honors by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), including 2019 National Best and Brightest Companies…

Mindy PetrackMarch 12, 2020

Education

3 Tips for Stress-Free Debt Management at Every Age

Debt is a reality for most of us, no matter the state of our credit, the amount of income we’re earning or the circumstances of…

Mindy PetrackFebruary 24, 2020

Education

How to Make Sure a Work-At-Home Job is the Real Deal

Working from home has become an increasingly sought-after employment option. After all, eliminating the commute and enjoying the comforts and conveniences of home are pretty ideal. And…

Mindy PetrackJanuary 29, 2020

Community

Spreading Holiday Cheer with Random Acts of Verve

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be exhausting and stressful for many. As the local community feverishly tied up loose ends at work…

Verve, a Credit UnionJanuary 8, 2020