The Verve Blog

Security + Fraud

How to safely dispose of your sensitive documents

As more recycling facilities opt to no longer accept shredded paper, recently impacting residents in Wisconsin’s Outagamie, Winnebago and Brown Counties, you might be left…

Mindy PetrackApril 9, 2021

Improving Your Credit

What You Can Do To Improve Your Credit Score in 2021

Setting new financial goals for 2021 is an excellent way to get back on track with your money, and something that you can do any…

Mindy PetrackApril 1, 2021

Home Life

How to Reduce Energy Costs While Working From Home

A year into the pandemic and many still find themselves working from home—either completely or some of the time. While you’ve probably gotten into a…

Mindy PetrackApril 1, 2021

Family FinancesSecurity + Fraud

Stay safe while using person-to-person (P2P) money transfers

We love finding new ways to take care of finances, especially when it comes to paying friends and family quickly and securely, and without cash.…

Verve, a Credit UnionMarch 30, 2021

Money Etiquette

Borrowing Money From Friends: What To Do if You Can’t Pay it Back

You may be taking a big risk when borrowing money from friends. However, it’s not to say you should never borrow from friends or family.…

Mindy PetrackMarch 26, 2021

Travel Tips

How To Plan a Family Vacation Step by Step

Family vacation planning should be a fun and enjoyable experience. It’s a chance to take a break away from your usual responsibilities and spend some…

Mindy PetrackMarch 26, 2021

About UsPress Releases

Verve Earns Global Recognition As Top Employer With 2021 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (March 23, 2021) – Verve, a Credit Union, was recognized by U.S. workplace consulting and research firm Gallup as one of 39 top workplaces…

Verve, a Credit UnionMarch 23, 2021

Family Finances

Tips for How To Talk Finances Before Marriage

You’re engaged and it’s time to celebrate! It’s an exciting moment in your life and there’s a lot to look forward to in your future.…

Mindy PetrackMarch 22, 2021

Managing Debt

Tips To Help You Eliminate Debt From 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many uncertainties as it relates to finances and money. It’s possible you felt a pinch and have now racked up unexpected…

Mindy PetrackMarch 22, 2021

Building Your Savings

Tips To Help You Sell Stuff Online for Cash

Saving money isn’t always easy. Sometimes the most challenging part can be knowing where to start or how to get on the right path to…

Mindy PetrackMarch 12, 2021

Impact in the Community

Getting creative with our community events: A look back at 2020

At Verve, we like to view ourselves as more than a financial institution. We consider ourselves neighbors. We live, work and play in our communities,…

Verve, a Credit UnionMarch 11, 2021

Money Etiquette

Gift Giving Guide: How Much Money Should You Give?

Just imagine, it’s a birthday, wedding or other significant milestone celebration and you’ve been wracking your brain trying to determine the best gift for your…

Mindy PetrackMarch 5, 2021

Improving Your Credit

Understanding the History of Credit Scores

Who would’ve thought that a number, with three digits, could be so important? In this case, those three special digits represent credit scores. Credit scores…

Mindy PetrackMarch 5, 2021

Creating a Budget

Household Budget Planner: A New Parent’s Guide to Budgeting

Becoming a parent is exciting and filled with so many new experiences, like first smiles, first words, first steps, and of course no shortage of…

Mindy PetrackMarch 3, 2021

Building Your Savings

Four Money Saving Tips for 2021

Here we are, into the second month of the new year when we often see our ambitious resolutions begin to fade (or disappear altogether). 2020…

Mindy PetrackFebruary 26, 2021

Creating a Budget

How to help your family budget in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many families to take a hard look at their budget to ensure they are prepared for uncertainties. According to a…

Mindy PetrackFebruary 26, 2021

Family Finances

Recently Engaged? It’s Time For The Money Conversation.

The spirit of love is in the air this month and, notably, many relationships find themselves moving closer to the much-anticipated walk down the aisle…

Mindy PetrackFebruary 26, 2021

Home Life

Understanding Common Home Mortgage Loan Terminology

There are countless joys of becoming a homeowner – reinventing your own space, paint colors, furniture, and the list goes on. It’s likely one of…

Mindy PetrackFebruary 26, 2021