Borrow ResponsiblyImproving Your Credit Credit Repair: Should I Pay to Fix My Credit? If your credit score is lower than you’d like, there are steps you can take to repair your credit. But is paying a professional for…Mindy PetrackFebruary 3, 2022
Save for the Future How Refinancing Your Vehicle Loan Can Save You Money No matter your age or season in life, you may find your cash flow tightening and the need to find a little wiggle room in…Verve, a Credit UnionFebruary 2, 2022
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Borrow ResponsiblyManaging Debt Help! I’m still paying off my holiday spending from last year For many, the holiday season is filled with long to-do lists, seemingly endless gatherings and many, many trips to the store for groceries and gifts.…Mindy PetrackJanuary 14, 2022
Pay for Life's NecessitiesTravel Tips Great Midwest Vacation Spots for a Winter Getaway As the busyness of the holidays begins to wind down, we find ourselves bracing for a long winter ahead. With colder temps and shorter daylight…Mindy PetrackJanuary 14, 2022
Home LifePay for Life's Necessities Home Cleaning Tips: 7 Things You Forgot to Clean but Need to ASAP Most of us likely have a pretty standard cleaning routine between the kitchen, bathroom, living room and various other rooms, but there may be some…Mindy PetrackJanuary 14, 2022
Manage Your MoneyMoney Etiquette Workplace Money Etiquette: How to Navigate Financial Discussions with Co-Workers It’s 2022 and the workplace is an ever-changing environment. From in-office conversations about the latest show everyone is binge-watching to small talk about new artwork…Mindy PetrackJanuary 14, 2022
Creating a BudgetManage Your Money 5 Most Common Spending Mistakes and Tips to Avoid Them If you are looking to focus on your finances, creating a budget (or updating one) is a key part of meeting your financial goals. Take…Mindy PetrackJanuary 11, 2022
Home LifePay for Life's Necessities Home Plant Walls: 4 Ways to Add a Little Green to your Home Decorating Whether you have a green thumb and are looking to add a living green wall to your home, or you like plants and greenery but…Mindy PetrackJanuary 11, 2022
Pay for Life's NecessitiesTravel Tips Winter Travel: 11 Winter Road Trip Ideas in Wisconsin and Illinois Midwestern winters are LOOOOONNNGGGG. While catching up on all your favorite indoor activities is great, you may get the itch to get out of the…Mindy PetrackJanuary 11, 2022
Family FinancesPay for Life's Necessities 7 Tips on How to Teach Your Kids Good Money Habits It’s the new year and many people are looking at ways to make improvements in various aspects of their lives. For some, that includes investing…Mindy PetrackJanuary 11, 2022
Borrow ResponsiblyManaging Debt Two Things to do Before You Start Paying Off Debt It’s time. You’re ready to start paying off debt. You’re not going to let anything get in your way this time. You’ve reviewed all your…Mindy PetrackJanuary 11, 2022