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SCAMTIONARY: A DICTIONARY FOR SCAM TERMS

SCAMTIONARY: A DICTIONARY FOR SCAM TERMS

Posted On: July 22, 2024 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: CSE, Education, Fraud Tips

 

Fraud is happening more than ever, which means it’s crucial to stay informed and be vigilant. Knowing common terms and tactics that scammers use empowers you to recognize red flags and avoid falling victim to deceitful schemes.

Keeping educated on the latest fraudulent practices, can protect your personal and financial well-being, ensuring that you don't endure the hardship and stress that often accompany being scammed.

Staying informed is your first...

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Tags: CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Education, Financial Education, fraud, FRAUD AND SCAMS, Fraud Tips, Scam, Scams

CSE's Education Hub for ALL Ages!

CSE's Education Hub for ALL Ages!

Posted On: August 8, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, CSE, Education, Youth Accounts

 

 

CSE's Education Hub for ALL Ages!

 

From the kids to the adults, regardless of your age, it is important to learn about financial education! As we prepare for back to school, we want to share more about our Financial Education HUB! We strive to provide accessible and valuable financial resources for both adults and kids!

 

Education Hub

 

For the Kids:

The...

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Tags: Budgeting, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Education, Education Hub, Elements of Money, FINANCIAL COUNSELING, Financial Education, Financial Education Hub

‘Recipe’ For Good Credit

‘Recipe’ For Good Credit

Posted On: July 6, 2022 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education

 

 

‘Recipe’ For Good Credit

Oftentimes, when people see or hear ‘credit’ or ‘credit score’ they think of credit as a complicated and complex subject. In ways it is, but we’re here to help break down credit into a simple recipe to make it easier for you to build and maintain a good credit score!

 

Though there are many parts to a credit score, the key ingredients are: Payment History: Pay your...
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Tags: Budgeting, Credit, Credit Score, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Financial Check Up, Financial Education, Financial Goals, ‘Recipe’ For Good Credit

Mid-Year Financial Check Up

Mid-Year Financial Check Up

Posted On: June 21, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, CSE, Education

 

You spend your time on social media, watching Netflix, scrolling TikTok, and a number of other relaxing, yet frivolous things. Those are all great, however, we want to remind you that you need to save some time to actively managing your finances. Generally, we are more likely to keep tabs on our physical and mental health but studies have shown your finances can make a huge impact on your stress levels which eventually impacts your health. Digging into those financial matters...

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Tags: Budget, Budgeting, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Finances, Financial Check Up, Financial Education, Financial Goals, Making Money Last

Emergency Fund with Banzai Coach

Emergency Fund with Banzai Coach

Posted On: January 20, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education

 

If 2020 taught us anything, it was to maintain an emergency fund, ready for when we need it most. An emergency fund is an amount of money set aside to cover unforeseen expenses, or, the extra money that is set back to cover basic expenses when there are drastic changes to your income. Emergency funds can be used for small emergencies or extreme emergencies. How much a person needs in an emergency fund is unique and varies based on personal circumstances. Common reasons that...

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Tags: Banzai, Budgeting, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Education, Emergency Fund, Financial Education

New Year Resolutions & Financial Check Ups

New Year Resolutions & Financial Check Ups

Posted On: January 6, 2021 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education, General

 

Here we go...another new year, another round of resolutions. Whether you’ve decided your New Year’s Resolution will again be to lose those 10 pounds, organize your office, or learn how to speak a new language – on your list of “things to do” in the New Year should also include giving your finances a check-up!

The start of a new year is a great time to review and re-evaluate your budget. It’s easy after the end of the year to gather...

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Tags: Banzai, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Education, Financial Education, New Year, New Year's Resolutions

2020 Financially Fit Tips

How are you getting Financially Fit in 2020?

Posted On: January 8, 2020 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education, General

 

How are you getting Financially Fit in 2020?

Consider this question: Whether good or bad, what has put you in the financial place you are now? Was there been a lack of a budget throughout the previous year? Did you keep up with your budget until the holidays, but then splurge a little? We want to help you plan, budget and set goals in the new year.

10 Tips to get you back to Financially Fit!

Clean Up and Sell Some Stuff

A new trend is if something doesn’t...

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Tags: Budgeting, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Education, Financial Education, Financial Goals, Financially Fit, Tax Tips, New Year, Resolutions

Don’t Wait for 2020 to Begin Your New Year’s Resolutions

Don’t Wait for 2020 to Begin Your New Year’s Resolutions

Posted On: November 25, 2019 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Budgeting, Education, General

In just a few short weeks, calendars will turn to 2020. Although you have a more time to be irresponsible with your money, doesn’t mean you should. If you have plans for financial resolutions in the new year, why wait? Start now!

CSE has tools to help you reach financial goals in the new year. Whether that is simply being wiser with your money and setting a budget, or something larger like consolidating debt for less financial stress, we can help.

Budgeting

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Tags: Budget, Budgeting, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Financial Education, New Year, New Year's Resolutions, Resolutions

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Become Debt Free with Help from Banzai Coach!

Posted On: November 25, 2019 by CSE Federal Credit Union in: Education, General

Even if you’re financially responsible, life’s unpredictable nature can catch you off guard, at times making it dangerously easy to fall into debt. That’s just one of the reasons that we offer Banzai! Financial Education FREE to all of our members and Stark County community.

Banzai offers real-world financial education. You can walk through simulations with their life game, you can read up on great financial tips with their Library, or you can even work with a Financial...

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Tags: Banzai, CSE, CSE FCU, CSE Federal Credit Union, Debt Free, Education, Financial Education, Get Out of Debt

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