One for All Alaska Blog

 

With the recent government shutdown and ongoing economic changes statewide, we know that many of our fellow Alaskans and CU1 members may be struggling to make ends meet. For some folks, this means a job lay-off, pay changes or other uncertainty. No matter your age or career status, this type of change is never easy! Thankfully, when life throws you a curve ball, you’re not alone. Check out a few ways that Credit Union 1 can help:

Topics: Debt Management, Alaska, Credit, How To

In many ways, your credit score is like a Polaroid of your financial past. For lenders and many other businesses, this score serves as a snapshot that helps them understand your financial history! This understanding can have a huge impact on your financial future -- which is why caring for your credit score is so important. Whether you're new to the concept of credit scores or trying to turn a new page, below you'll find a guide to boost, maintain and leverage the power of your score. 

Topics: Alaska, Credit

Credit scores. You know you have one. You know it’s important-ish, right? But do you know how to unlock the great mystery of improving it? Raising your credit score can mean a mighty financial power -- and we’re talking the awesome, money-growing kind. Here are three easy steps to get there.

Topics: Alaska, Credit

 

Vegetables are good for you. Don’t touch electric fences. And hey, your credit score matters. All three of these statements are true, and you’ve likely heard them before. But when it comes to your credit score, does that warning feel a little vague? To help clear it up, here are three concrete ways that your credit score can impact your life (read: reasons you should care about it!).

Topics: Alaska, Credit

Earlier in our credit score series, we talked about why your credit score matters and how to raise it. Now once you’ve reached your credit score goal, how can you use it to your advantage?

Topics: Alaska, Credit

What an exciting time! You’re in the market for your first car, which means newfound freedom to go places.  You’ve likely set a budget and have some idea of what vehicle type you’d like – however, you may also need an auto loan to help make this dream happen. Don’t worry! Auto loans are pretty straightforward and simple. Here’s what you need to know:

Topics: Financial Fitness, Loans, Credit, How To

Identity theft is nothing new, and yet it still manages to cost its victims billions of dollars (yes, that’s billions with a “b”) globally each year—not to mention the time and hassle involved in recovering a stolen identity. 

Topics: Financial Fitness, Infographic, It's A Money Thing, Credit, How To

Loans help finance some of our biggest goals in life. They can provide access to possibilities that we can’t afford upfront—possibilities like going to school, buying a home or starting a business (to name just a few).

Topics: Financial Fitness, Infographic, It's A Money Thing, Credit, Loans

You’ve likely heard about credit scores before (thanks to all those commercials with terrible jingles), but what do you actually know about them? How long have they been around? And what’s the deal with checking them?

Topics: Financial Fitness, Infographic, It's A Money Thing, Credit

Has the steady employment you depend on suddenly come to an end? Many Alaskans are finding themselves in unsure waters these days as our job market changes and the economy adapts. If your own job is ending or at risk, there are steps you can take to prepare for the future! Act now before your bank account suffers – and remember that you always have a helping hand at Credit Union 1.

Topics: Savings, Budgeting, Alaska, Credit, Loans, Spending, How To