The Verve Blog

Investing AdviceSave for the Future

Basics of Investing: What you need to know before you start investing

Investing. The word alone produces many varied reactions. Some people hear words like stocks, bonds, assets and diversification and immediately start daydreaming they’re somewhere tropical…

Jacob AbrahamJuly 10, 2020

Borrow ResponsiblyManaging Debt

6 Financial Steps to Take When Losing Your Job

The coronavirus has taken a toll on the U.S. economy and more than 42 million Americans have filed for unemployment over the last few months.…

Jacob AbrahamJuly 7, 2020

Family FinancesPay for Life's Necessities

Challenge Your Family to a Saving Contest This Summer

This summer, many families are taking a break from activities that typically keep them busy—summer school, swim lessons, vacations, etc. With more time at home,…

Jacob AbrahamJuly 7, 2020

Manage Your MoneyMoney Etiquette

Hosting Your Buddies on a Budget

Planning a social gathering can be intimidating. Between deciding who to invite, what food to serve and how to decorate, many hosts are exhausted before…

Jacob AbrahamJuly 7, 2020

Creating a BudgetManage Your Money

20 Tips for Staying on Budget this Summer

With the longer days of summer upon us, it can be easy to overindulge, under plan and let our budgets slip a bit. But the…

Jacob AbrahamJuly 7, 2020

Borrow ResponsiblyImproving Your Credit

What is a credit score?

Your credit score: three digits that make all the difference in determining your loan, credit card and rate options. Learn how credit scores are calculated…

Jacob AbrahamJuly 7, 2020

About UsPress Releases

Verve earns spot on 2020 forbes best credit union in each state list

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (June 29, 2020) – Verve, a Credit Union, earned second place in Wisconsin on the 2020 Forbes Best Credit Unions in Each State…

Jacob AbrahamJune 30, 2020

Home LifePay for Life's Necessities

Coronavirus and the housing market: Is now a good time to buy a home?

There are a few things we can count on to change frequently: Midwestern weather forecasts, a young child’s clothing choices and the housing market. And…

Jacob AbrahamJune 26, 2020

Building Your SavingsSave for the Future

How multiple savings accounts can help you save more

When people are saving for a big expenditure—like a new car, tropical vacation, getting married or a down payment on a house—you may hear the…

Jacob AbrahamJune 25, 2020

Pay for Life's NecessitiesTravel Tips

2020: The Summer of Road Trips

Remaining close to home, reducing overall vacation plan costs and staying healthy are top of mind for many this summer. Whether you’re planning a family…

Jacob AbrahamJune 23, 2020

Borrow ResponsiblyManaging Debt

3 Tips for Managing Debt When Times are Tough

Between auto, student and mortgage loans, debt is a reality for most of us, no matter how closely we monitor our spending. Earlier this year,…

Jacob AbrahamJune 9, 2020

About UsImpact in the Community

Stronger together, thanks to you: A look back at 2019 community events

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,…

Jacob AbrahamJune 5, 2020

Press Releases

VERVE, A CREDIT UNION, PLEDGES $50K MATCH TO LOCAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin (May 20, 2020) – Verve’s commitment to serving the community goes well beyond helping its members take care of personal and business financial…

Jacob AbrahamJune 5, 2020

About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, donates $5,000 to Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Jacob AbrahamJune 4, 2020

About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, pledges $15,000 match to Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Jacob AbrahamJune 4, 2020

About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, pledges $10,000 match to Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc.

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Jacob AbrahamJune 4, 2020

About UsImpact in the Community

Verve to help donations go further, pledges $10,000 match to La Crosse Community Foundation

"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You…

Jacob AbrahamJune 4, 2020

About UsImpact in the Community

THANK YOU! Verve’s $10,000 donation match to Together FDL has been met, additional donations encouraged

It took a committed and caring group of Fond du Lac community members to join forces and change the focus from sanitizing, social distancing and…

Jacob AbrahamJune 4, 2020