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What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer

June 9, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney

So, you’re ready to buy your first home. Congratulations! For many people, taking this step is one of the biggest financial moves they will make in their entire lives. Because of that — and because...

Financial Education, Mortgage, Money Management, HerMoney

How Emergency Funds Work In Practice

May 26, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney

If you depleted your emergency fund in the last year or so, don’t panic. We build up emergency funds so they’re there for us when we need them. And if you’ve never had an emergency fund, you...

Financial Education, Money Management, HerMoney

Annual Meeting Recap: Celebrating Member Success and Looking Forward

May 25, 2023 | by Members Choice Credit Union

Our Annual Meeting is more than just a gathering; it's a reflection of our commitment to transparency, member involvement, and shared growth. As a financial cooperative, we value our members as...

MCCU News

Community Heroes Celebration: A Day of Gratitude and Connection

May 24, 2023 | by Members Choice Credit Union

Hosted at Members Choice Credit Union on Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Community Heroes Celebration was an unforgettable day of fun, food, and recognition. The rain didn't dampen the festivities of the...

In the Community, MCCUCares, Helping Heroes

Annuities 101: How They Work And What They Can Do For You

May 19, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney

Saving for retirement can be a daunting prospect — no one can be absolutely certain exactly how much money they’ll need, and market risk looms larger the closer you get to leaving the workforce....

Financial Education, Money Management, HerMoney

Why You Need An Estate Plan (And What Should Go In It)

May 12, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney

Many people still believe that an estate plan is reserved for those with millions and mansions. This could be part of the reason why just 42% of adults in the U.S. have estate planning documents in...

Financial Education, Money Management, HerMoney

Life Insurance: How Much Do You Need — And How To Get It

May 5, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that you can never be too prepared. We all need a protection plan in place, which includes a few essential elements: An emergency fund, health insurance, a...

Financial Education, Money Management, HerMoney

Members Choice Credit Union to Host Annual Meeting on May 15, 2023

May 3, 2023 | by Members Choice Credit Union

Houston, Texas (May 3, 2023) – Members Choice Credit Union, a full-service financial institution based in Houston, Texas, will host its annual meeting of members on Monday, May 15. The members-only...

MCCU News

When Should You Take Social Security?

April 28, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney

Filing for Social Security benefits as soon as you can — or shortly thereafter — a few years early may seem like a good idea at first. The money is there, for the taking, and it is likely a...

Financial Education, Money Management, HerMoney

How To “Trick” Yourself Into Saving More

April 21, 2023 | by Jean Chatsky, HerMoney

With inflation high and money tight for so many of us, there’s never been a better time to re-examine how we’re managing our finances and to make some moves to save more. Some 61% of Americans — 203...

Financial Education, Money Management, HerMoney

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Hosted at Members Choice Credit Union on Saturday, May 13, 2023, the Community Heroes Celebration was an unforgettable day of fun, food, and recognition. The rain didn't dampen the festivities of the...

Many people still believe that an estate plan is reserved for those with millions and mansions. This could be part of the reason why just 42% of adults in the U.S. have estate planning documents in...

What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer

So, you’re ready to buy your first home. Congratulations! For many people, taking this step is one of the biggest financial moves they will make in their entire lives. Because of that — and because...

How Emergency Funds Work In Practice

If you depleted your emergency fund in the last year or so, don’t panic. We build up emergency funds so they’re there for us when we need them. And if you’ve never had an emergency fund, you...

Annual Meeting Recap: Celebrating Member Success and Looking Forward

Our Annual Meeting is more than just a gathering; it's a reflection of our commitment to transparency, member involvement, and shared growth. As a financial cooperative, we value our members as...

Community Heroes Celebration: A Day of Gratitude and Connection

Annuities 101: How They Work And What They Can Do For You

Saving for retirement can be a daunting prospect — no one can be absolutely certain exactly how much money they’ll need, and market risk looms larger the closer you get to leaving the workforce....

Why You Need An Estate Plan (And What Should Go In It)

Life Insurance: How Much Do You Need — And How To Get It

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that you can never be too prepared. We all need a protection plan in place, which includes a few essential elements: An emergency fund, health insurance, a...

Members Choice Credit Union to Host Annual Meeting on May 15, 2023

Houston, Texas (May 3, 2023) – Members Choice Credit Union, a full-service financial institution based in Houston, Texas, will host its annual meeting of members on Monday, May 15. The members-only...

When Should You Take Social Security?

Filing for Social Security benefits as soon as you can — or shortly thereafter — a few years early may seem like a good idea at first. The money is there, for the taking, and it is likely a...

How To “Trick” Yourself Into Saving More

With inflation high and money tight for so many of us, there’s never been a better time to re-examine how we’re managing our finances and to make some moves to save more. Some 61% of Americans — 203...

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