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Home LifePay for Life's Necessities

Month-by-Month Home Improvement Calendar

Do you find your home improvement inspiration the old-school way through clipping photos and articles from magazines? Are you one of the 300 million Pinterest…

Mindy PetrackNovember 25, 2020

Family FinancesPay for Life's Necessities

7 of the Best Experience Gift Ideas for the 2020 Holiday Season

As the holiday season quickly approaches and gifts are top of mind, you might be wondering how you can give gifts that can be easily…

Mindy PetrackNovember 20, 2020

Investing AdviceSave for the Future

Building a Nest Egg: 5 Tips to Give you Something to Squawk About

Interestingly, it’s generally believed that this financial phrase originated from farmers in the 14th century who laid an egg (either fake or real) in a…

Mindy PetrackNovember 20, 2020

Borrow ResponsiblyManaging Debt

How to Give Gifts Without Going Into Debt

Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. We know that our Verve family of 66,000+ members has a diverse way of celebrating the holidays.…

Mindy PetrackNovember 20, 2020

Pay for Life's NecessitiesTravel Tips

How to Travel for the Holidays During the Pandemic

As 2020 comes to a close and many holiday celebrations are upon us, family and friend gatherings look a lot different in the midst of…

Mindy PetrackNovember 20, 2020

Press Releases

Verve, a credit union, matches $15k in grant funds for small businesses in chicago to aid in pandemic recovery

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (Nov. 17, 2020) – Verve, a Credit Union, extended the reach of a grant it received through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank)…

Verve, a Credit UnionNovember 17, 2020

Building Your SavingsSave for the Future

Keep Tabs on your Money with this Free Financial Review Checklist

It’s November, which means 2020 is almost over! November is typically a month filled with gratitude and reflections on the past year, as well as…

Mindy PetrackNovember 13, 2020

Borrow ResponsiblyImproving Your Credit

Should you freeze your credit?

In 2020, the pandemic canceled or put a hold on many things, like family gatherings, music fests and even the Olympics. But it didn’t stop…

Mindy PetrackNovember 13, 2020

Manage Your MoneyMoney Etiquette

How to Respond to Nosy Money Questions

Just like no two snowflakes are alike, each person is unique. And just like each person has their own likes and dislikes, we each also…

Mindy PetrackNovember 13, 2020

Security + Fraud

Think you know how to fix your credit fast? Keep these tips in mind to avoid credit repair scams.

The saying, “you get what you pay for” rings true for many products and services, such as a $13,000 car compared to a $300 one,…

Mindy PetrackNovember 9, 2020

Borrow ResponsiblyImproving Your Credit

Debunking Credit Score Myths

You hear the word “credit score” all the time, but do you really know what it is and what it means to your financial future?…

Mindy PetrackOctober 28, 2020

Creating a BudgetManage Your Money

Budgeting for Beginners: How to Get Started

Budgeting 101: know what you make and keep your spending within those limits. Sounds simple, right? So simple that you really don’t need to write…

Mindy PetrackOctober 28, 2020

Home LifePay for Life's Necessities

How to Stock a Pantry for a Family of Four

As we start entering the cooler months in the Midwest and as COVID-19 cases continue to rise, you may find yourself looking for ways to…

Mindy PetrackOctober 28, 2020

Pay for Life's NecessitiesTravel Tips

See the Best Midwest Colors with These Fall Day Trip Ideas

In a year where everything is, well, different and unpredictable, we are soaking up something we look forward to every fall: the beauty of changing…

Mindy PetrackOctober 28, 2020

Family FinancesPay for Life's Necessities

Finances and Family Holidays During COVID-19

It’s been seven months since the COVID-19 virus swept the globe and was officially declared a pandemic. After Safer-at-Home orders in March, lower coronavirus case…

Mindy PetrackOctober 26, 2020

Investing AdviceSave for the Future

Investing tips for 30-somethings: Five mature moves to build wealth

Congratulations, 30-somethings! You’re on your way to the most responsible “you” you’ve ever been. Now that you’re older and wiser, you’ve probably started going to…

Mindy PetrackOctober 26, 2020

Borrow ResponsiblyManaging Debt

Declutter your Finances, Gain Peace of Mind

By now, you’ve likely heard of Marie Kondo, minimalism and the benefits of decluttering your living space. Those same tidying up benefits—focusing more on what…

Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2020

Building Your SavingsSave for the Future

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