Getting into debt can happen quickly. First, it’s an auto loan to help you get to and from work, then maybe it’s student loans or…
Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
The Verve Blog
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Teaching kids about saving money from a young age is extremely important in shaping how they view money and finances. Kids start building their own…
Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
Budgeting may be the single most powerful tool you have in controlling your finances. But with a tool this powerful, it needs careful and continued…
Mindy PetrackOctober 21, 2021
It’s after 8 p.m. and you’re snuggled up with a comfy blanket (and maybe a fur baby or two) and your trusty device, thumbing through…
Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Money can be hard. Earning and saving it can be challenging, and with so many different terms and acronyms, it can be hard to understand.…
Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
You’ve probably heard the terms credit report and credit score. You may even have a general idea of what either one or both are. But…
Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Topics related to money and finances can be extremely uncomfortable to talk about. While uncomfortable, some conversations need to be had, like talking to your…
Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
Flying with kids can be… exhausting. While some closer destinations definitely make more sense to get to by car, longer road trips may not work…
Mindy PetrackSeptember 20, 2021
You may have credit card accounts open that you don’t seem to use anymore. Maybe you just feel that you have one too many accounts,…
Mindy PetrackAugust 30, 2021
OSHKOSH, Wis. (Aug. 25, 2021) – Verve, a Credit Union, recently earned a spot on the 2021 Best Credit Unions to Work For list, awarded by…
Mindy PetrackAugust 26, 2021
It’s hard to believe it’s already August, right? If you’re still looking for a quick getaway that won’t take you too far from home, a…
Mindy PetrackAugust 19, 2021
When you decide to refinance a loan, you are taking out a new loan to pay off one or more outstanding loans. The goal of…
Mindy PetrackAugust 19, 2021
Find yourself scrolling through photos of adorable pets available for adoption? Before you add a furry friend to your family, take some time to get…
Mindy PetrackAugust 19, 2021
When families with young children are working on their budget, childcare often makes up a hefty portion of monthly budgets, especially for families with more…
Mindy PetrackAugust 12, 2021
Do you often find yourself thinking about your finances throughout the day? Do you lose sleep over your current financial situation or find it hard…
Mindy PetrackAugust 12, 2021
After receiving donation requests from friends, family members, neighbors and doorbell ringers, it can be difficult to know how to say no – especially when…
Mindy PetrackAugust 5, 2021
Developing healthy habits—that benefit us physically, emotionally and financially—is no easy feat. In fact, changing day-to-day activities is one of the most difficult things to…
Mindy PetrackAugust 5, 2021
It happened again. Despite your best efforts, your withdrawals hit your account before your automatic deposits, and you found yourself with an NSF fee. The…
Mindy PetrackJuly 30, 2021
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