Decatur Earthmover Credit Union

Articles

Looking for ways to make your money go farther?  Our collection of thrifty articles are here to help.

Be shrewd when passing along assets

If you're among the 45 percent of Americans who've already written a will, you may think you've done everything necessary to ensure a smooth transition of your assets to your heirs. Not necessarily. ...

Filed under: Retirees, Adults, Personal Finance



Student Visa

Before you send your graduate off to college equip them with an Earthmover Student Visa. You’ll be providing them with a source of emergency funds as well as a financial tool to start their ne...

Filed under: Lending, Young Adults, Personal Finance, Adults



Establishing Your Credit Score

People that extend credit are looking for an indication of whether or not they'll get their money back. Credit scoring was developed just for that purpose. Through a mathematical formula your credit s...

Filed under: Lending, Personal Finance, Young Adults, Adults, Retirees



Credit Scores

     Your credit score is based on your credit history.  A good credit score is not a gift or a right:  it is earned over time as a reflection of your actions.  You ...

Filed under: General, Young Adults, Adults



It All Makes Cents

     Having trouble saving money? Sign up for our new service, It All Makes Cents.  Each time you use your debit card, the transaction amount will be rounded up to the next wh...

Filed under: Young Adults, Adults, Personal Finance, Savings