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A New Season Means Another Opportunity to Give your Savings a Boost

When the first cases of COVID-19 were detected in the U.S. in January, few could’ve imagined masks and social distancing still being part of our…

Mindy PetrackOctober 15, 2020

Money Etiquette

What to say to someone with financial problems

Maybe it was a sudden job loss due to the pandemic, unexpected medical bills or just plain poor financial decision making—we all know someone struggling…

Mindy PetrackOctober 13, 2020

Investing Advice

Three tips for investing in 2020

As the world cruised optimistically into 2020, financial markets continued their positive trends. The U.S. was in its 11th year of a bull market although…

Mindy PetrackOctober 13, 2020

Building Your Savings

How to Start Saving Money (and Follow Through)

“My New Year’s resolution is to set up an emergency fund.” “Alright, no excuses this time, I’m setting aside money each week to grow…

Mindy PetrackOctober 13, 2020

Money Etiquette

Your friends have skills…pay them!

Ever walk into a coffee shop, ask for a large coffee and then grab your coffee and leave without paying? We didn’t think so. Why,…

Mindy PetrackOctober 13, 2020

Family Finances

Making Finances Fun: Games for Teaching Kids about Money

For most of us, when we head to the store we are more likely to have plastic in hand than paper and metal. According to…

Verve, a Credit UnionOctober 6, 2020

Investing Advice

Investing tips for 20-somethings: Five tips to building wealth early

Once you reach adulthood and begin earning your own money with that first full-time job, it can be easy to start spending more money than…

Verve, a Credit UnionOctober 6, 2020

Press Releases

Verve Earns National Workplace Recognition For Fourth Consecutive Year

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (Oct. 7, 2020) – For the fourth year in a row, Verve, a Credit Union, made the Credit Union Journal’s Best Credit Unions…

Verve, a Credit UnionOctober 6, 2020

About Us

Verve Earns Spot on Top Workplace List Four Years Running

Great things come in fours—like Ninja Turtles, seasons, compass directions and Best Credit Unions to Work For recognitions. That’s why we are so excited to…

Verve, a Credit UnionOctober 6, 2020

Improving Your Credit

School’s in Session: A Lesson in Building your Credit

If you could pull out your crystal ball as a teenager or young adult and look into the future, there are a few things you…

Mindy PetrackSeptember 24, 2020

Creating a Budget

How to Get Back on Track When Your Budget Gets Thrown Off Course

You’re driving along and things are going just fine. The further you go, the more woods and wilderness you soak in and the fewer houses,…

Mindy PetrackSeptember 24, 2020

Managing Debt

Should you use home equity to pay off debt?

If the COVID-19 pandemic has left you with debts you’re not sure how to pay, you’re not alone. In a study done in early May…

Mindy PetrackSeptember 17, 2020

Family Finances

Eat Well and Save Money—Conquer your Kitchen Budget

Find yourself spending a lot more time in the kitchen these days? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans surveyed in a food and beverage…

Mindy PetrackSeptember 14, 2020

Home Life

How to Determine when to DIY or Hire a Pro

Whether you get your inspiration from Chip and Joanna (Fixer Upper), Drew and Jonathan (Property Brothers) or your hundreds of pins on Pinterest, there comes…

Verve, a Credit UnionSeptember 2, 2020