Holiday

For many shoppers, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the signal to begin their holiday shopping, while it is merely a good time to pick up a few bargains for other consumers. With stores slashing prices on many items, it's an excellent time to save money. However, it's also easy to overspend.

This year’s holiday shopping will be different than any other year. With new shelter-in-place and lockdown orders being announced, consumers will all...

As the new year quickly comes around, it’s time to consider what this year’s resolution will be. These resolutions aren’t about working out, eating healthy or losing weight – they're all about money moves. 2021 is the year to rethink your finances, stick to a budget and rid yourself of debt! Keep reading to find a resolution that works for you.

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As the holidays quickly approach, managing your money wisely becomes difficult. We shower our loved ones with gifts, celebrate the season with fancy dinners, and go all-out on new décor. The budget tends to go out the window when the holidays come around. There’s no harm in enjoying the holiday season, but this blog will help you make sure you don’t enter January with empty pockets.

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As joyful and exciting as the holiday season is, getting memorable gifts for your loved ones can bring about some financial stress. It’s always good to remind yourself that cost doesn’t always determine the quality of the gift you give. Rather than spending a fortune on big gifts that your loved ones might not even use, try one of these special gifts which are meaningful and affordable at the same time. 

American First Credit Union (AFCU) associates donated over 150 presents as part of The Angel Tree Program, a holiday gift drive established by Crittenton Services for Children and Families (CSCF).

CSCF is a non-profit organization headquartered in Fullerton that focuses on serving system-involved children, youth, and families via child and mental health advocacy. Through the program, CSCF...