Archive - April 2023

A regular checkup with your doctor or dentist is a time to make sure your health is on track, there are no big concerns, and things are functioning normally. You are making your health and well-being a priority, which is great because you want your body to function properly and effectively for many years to come. When it comes to your personal finances, how often are you doing a checkup? You need a banker just like you need your doctor or dentist. Keep reading to learn what a financial checkup...

Adults, we can all agree, establishing good credit at a young age is extremely important. As a parent, it can be a challenge to introduce a credit card, build good credit, and explain how it can affect them later in life. Keep reading to learn some tips and tricks for getting your young adult started with a credit card to begin building good credit. 

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Opening a bank account for your child is an important step in teaching them about money management and setting them up for financial success in the future. But when is the right time to open a bank account for your child, and what type of account is best? Let’s dive in! 

The timing for when to open a bank account for your child will depend on their...

If you have a teenager at home, you know that their phones go everywhere that they go. Teens use their phones to message their friends, play games, browse the internet and much more. But smartphones can do so much more than even that, including making quick transactions using mobile wallet applications. Many retailers now accept purchases from mobile wallet apps for both in-person and online purchases. American First Credit Union wants you to know what mobile wallet apps can provide, and how teenagers...