Courtney Young

Courtney Young

Financial Writer

Courtney Young is a Content Specialist at Members 1st Federal Credit Union. While her focus is on blog writing, she creates content for a variety of channels for the credit union. Prior to joining the credit union, Courtney was a Communications and Marketing Coordinator at Pennsylvania Bankers Association. Courtney earned a bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications from Susquehanna University. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking and watching baseball.

Courtney Young's Posts

Budgeting and Planning May 9, 2024

Finances and Your Mental Health: An Interview with Dr. John Delony

29% of Americans reported having “unmanageable” levels of debt in 2023 according to the Financial Health Pulse 2023 U.S. Trends Report. That is over 97 million people, or Beaver Stadium (Penn State’s football stadium) filled 915 times. We sat down with Dr. John Delony from Ramsey Solutions to talk about the correlation between money and mental health and ways to alleviate some of that stress.

Privacy and Security May 2, 2024

The Importance of Fraud Risk Management: How to Identify Invoice Scams

Invoice fraud involves submitting fake or illegitimate invoices, often with convincing documentation, to trick you into making an unauthorized payment. Fraudsters will take steps to make their fake

Apr 19, 2024

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

Homeownership Mar 28, 2024

Unlocking Your Home’s Hidden Potential: You Can Use a Home Equity Line of Credit for WHAT?!

Most of the time when someone hears “Home Equity Line of Credit” (HELOC) they think of home renovations. But you can use our Home Equity Freedom Line of Credit to do so much more! Some of the ways you

Mar 4, 2024

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

Budget Successfully Feb 21, 2024

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

Feb 13, 2024

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

Feb 12, 2024

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

Membership Jan 5, 2024

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 also get to take part in exclusive member-only events, like

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