This year's Halloween may look a little different than prior years'. Although trick-or-treating may be discouraged or prohibited in some communities, there are still plenty of ways to have a boo-tacular time. Make Spooky Food One great way to celebrate the holiday is by making Halloween-themed foods. Caramel apples, pumpkin pie, and caramel corn are fall classics. Some scarier ideas…
When it comes to finances, the cost of waiting can be detrimental. You’ll hear very few people say, “I wish I hadn’t started to save so early.” Many people regret not saving soon enough. This applies to any kind of savings – whether it be for emergencies, financial dreams or retirement. Bucket 1: The Emergency Fund Life is full of…
Recent studies have shown that nearly half of U.S. adults don't have life insurance. According to LIMBRA's 2020 Insurance Barometer Study, 46% of the nation's adults have no life insurance, which may be putting their families at risk for financial devastation. This stat might seem shocking —since few families can afford to lose their primary income. In fact, according to…
With loan rates at a near-record low, you may wonder if now is a good time to refinance. The answer is, it depends. There are a few things that you should know and consider about refinancing to help you decide if refinancing is right for you: There are different types of home refinancing. Rate and term refinance When available rates…
As your credit union, we want you to know that we're here for you through thick or thin, good times and bad. Whatever season of life you're in now, we want you to know that we care about your well-being, financial health, and happiness. We're ready to serve you with a smile. Here are some ways that we can help…
Most people don’t realize that the internet is made up of three layers, commonly referred to as the Surface Web, the Deep Web and the Dark Web. These layers are defined by who is using the Internet and how these individuals gain and share access with others. It’s important to understand all parts of the internet to help you know how to…
Many of us are scrambling to prepare for a school year that will be starting virtually. If you’re a working parent, you may be wondering how you’re going to juggle work and have your kids at home, attending school. Here are some tips to help you and your family survive this unprecedented back-to-school season. Don’t be afraid to ask for…
For those of us who live driving distance to the beach, we're likely to visit the same ones over and over. Perhaps it's easier to go to where we know. But, being that the California coastline is 840 miles long, and has more than 420 public beaches, it's likely that there's a beach not too far from where you usually…
With everything going on in the world, ID theft is one headache that you don't need. Although it's not fun to think about, there are safety precautions that all members should take to keep their AHFCU and other accounts safe. Do: Enable two-factor or multi-factor authentication on devices and accounts to safeguard them from being compromised. Sign up for eStatements…
Without ever leaving your home, you can visit national parks, enjoy art, museums, and much more from literally all over the world. Below, is a list of virtual tours and trips that we’ve compiled that you can take from the comfort of your favorite chair, in your favorite room, at home. And, then, who knows – maybe you’ll be inspired…
