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Meal Prepping for the Back-to-School Season: Save Time and Keep More Money in Your Pocket

The back-to-school season always approaches quicker than we think. The hustle and bustle of getting back into the routine of earlier mornings, after-school events, and homework can make meal planning seem like the last thing you want to do.

However, meal prepping can be a game-changer when it comes to time and your budget. Sources have said that meal prepping could save...

Happily Ever After: Managing Money as a Couple

Managing money can be a significant source of stress in relationships, but with a little teamwork and some smart strategies, you and your partner can build a solid foundation for your finances together.

When it comes to talking with a spouse or partner about money, many people shy away. It can be scary—but it doesn’t have to be. Here, we’ll explore a dozen tips for practicing money movement as...

Comparing Credit Unions and Banks: Why Credit Unions Might Be Your Better Choice

When it comes to managing your finances, most people bank ‘where they’ve always’ had an account. But it might be worth taking another look…

Choosing between a traditional bank and a credit union can be a fundamental decision. Both institutions offer financial services, but credit unions often stand out for their unique advantages. In this blog, we'll...

Affordable Father’s Day Gifts

Are you wondering what the perfect gift is to celebrate the person who plays the role of Father in your life? We’re here to help with our top 10 affordable gift ideas, just in time for you to appreciate that special person in your life.

10 Affordable Gifts for Father’s Day (5 that are FREE and 5 that are budget-friendly):

A Debit Card with Rewards & Free Checking*?! No Way! 

At CSE, we believe in helping our members get the most out of their money. That’s why now is the perfect time for you to unlock the full potential of your membership at CSE by exploring every nook and cranny of what we can offer you to help you achieve financial wellness.

Don't settle for simply scratching the surface of your account(s) here at CSE. Take advantage of our FREE checking* account, while having...

As Stark County’s #1 Local Auto Lender, we finance over 3,000 vehicles of all shapes, sizes, makes, models and prices every year. Auto Lending has become a significant part of our credit union’s ability to serve our community, and we’ve become quite good at making loans to fit our members’ lifestyles and needs.

When you’re ready to purchase a vehicle, you should consider that you’re making an investment. It’s important to know...

There has never been a time, in recent memory, when buying a car was as difficult, expensive, and challenging, as it is now. Whether you’re buying or refinancing, we want to tell you why CSE is the right choice for your next auto loan! We like to think we know a little bit about financing.  After all, the very reason that we exist is to help members with honest, fair, affordable loans to help make their hopes and dreams fit their budget. So, remember, when you’re...

Over the course of the past year or two, you may have not been able to truly give your finances the attention they needed. We hunkered down and focused on our physical health, our work, or maybe the lack thereof which may have caused other stressors.

Your financial health can be linked with physical health and when you focus on your finances, you’d be surprised how other things seem to start looking up too. If your finances aren’t in the best spot, your physical...

So, you blinked…and all of a sudden, it’s the holiday season once again! It seems to get here faster each year, and every year it feels like budgets get tighter. Your fingers ache from pinching so many pennies, there are more people that appear on shopping lists and the budget crunch adds more strain to the season. But, it’s not all bad; allow us to offer up some tips to relieve a little bit of that stress and to make your budget go further!

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The holiday season may still be a few weeks away – but your holiday shopping should start now. With another year full of potential shipping delays, product & staffing shortages, and other unfavorable issues, starting your holidays shopping early this year may be a good idea.

We hope that you’ve been able to save throughout the year for the holiday shopping season with a Christmas Club savings account!  However, if you’re not financially prepared...