Holiday

Planning a trip during the busy holiday season doesn’t have to strain your finances. With our helpful budgeting tips and tricks, you can make the most of your holiday travel budget! Whether you’re flying across borders or exploring local gems, our guide will help ensure that your journey is memorable and cost-effective.  

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It can be difficult when your goal for the year is to see more of the world, but you don’t have a huge budget to work with. Between flights, lodging and food, a quick weekend trip can turn into a trip that breaks the bank. Here are some ways to still experience the thrill of traveling while keeping the experiences relatively cheap: 

Go Camping 

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2022 is quickly approaching which means it’s time to pick a resolution. You may be surprised just how much financial progress you can make in the span of a year, so if you’re looking for a resolution, you’re in the right place. We are sure that these goals will not only be beneficial throughout the year but well into the future. 

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The holidays are quickly approaching, which means it’s time for the fun yet expensive process of Christmas shopping. By incorporating some of these habits and ideas into your holiday traditions, you can make this Christmas and the ones to come much more affordable than normal. 

Have a Family Potluck 

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There is no doubt that we could all use a vacation after this year! But that doesn’t mean we’re ready to blow the entire bank account on a trip. You just need to know how you can get savvy about saving on your vacay. Check out these tips for planning a summer vacation on a budget!

Set a Budget Before You Plan

Just like we suggest not searching for houses or wedding dresses before you set a budget, you’ll...

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.

Rethink Your Budget

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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.

Set a Realistic Budget

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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. 

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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).

Collaboration for the community

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...