Maximize Your Vacation: Leveraging Personal Loans for Stress-Free Travel
Think about how you usually pay for a vacation. Chances are you saved money all year or put the entire trip on a credit card. If you throw the whole trip on a credit card, you probably aren’t really…
Unlocking Your Home’s Hidden Potential: Surprising Uses for a Home Equity Line of Credit
Our Home Equity Freedom Line of Credit (HELOC) can be used for far more than just home renovations. Fund everything from debt consolidation to education, vacations or unexpected expenses. …
How to Avoid Fraud Texts and Scam Calls
U.S. consumers lost $330 million to fraudulent texts in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That number is more than double the amount from the prior year! Not only are fraudsters…
Taking Care of Yourself Means Taking Care of Your Finances
Self-care is all the rage these days, as it should be! While many associate self-care with getting enough rest, a balanced diet and physical well-being, it is essential to recognize that caring for…
Maximizing Your Tax Preparedness: A Checklist for a Stress-Free Tax Season
Tax season is here! If you are not sure where to begin, don’t sweat it—we’ve got you covered! Use our tax preparation checklist to take the stress out of filing. 1. Save the Date The 2024 tax filing…
Unlocking Financial Flexibility: Our Skip-A-Payment Service Explained
Managing your finances is no small task. You can create budgets, make a savings plan and even cut out buying unnecessary things. But what happens when you need more flexibility? Life can sometimes…
Unlocking the Power: Get the Most Out of Your Membership by Maximizing Your Benefits
Do you know about all the great benefits that come with a membership here at Members 1st? Not only do you get unparalleled service, but you gain access to a wide range of valuable benefits designed to support your financial well-being.…
Get to Know Our Financial Education Partner, GreenPath
We put our members at the forefront of everything we do and that includes providing the best financial resources available to help members succeed. That’s why we continue to partner with GreenPath to…
From Home to Heart: Meet the Logan Family
Ken and Lesley Logan knew they wanted to make their family of four a family of five through adoption but were concerned about a sudden expense. They soon realized the nest for their twin girls was also the nest egg for their soon-to-be third child. …