Starting January 2020, our checking accounts are getting a makeover. We’re combining Eco Checking, Bonus Checking and Standard Checking into one amazing checking product. Introducing Flex Checking, your all-in-one rewards checking account. We’re keeping all the things you love, like no monthly fees, no minimum balance requirements and access to over 30,000 CO-OP ATMs across the country – but with … Continue reading
As 2019 draws to a close, you may be reflecting on the past year and looking for ways to improve your financial standing. Whether you want to set a savings goal, reduce debt or fund home improvement projects, we’re ready to help. Because credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives, our members get a better deal. Unlike for-profit financial institutions that … Continue reading
At the heart of every cooperative is a governing board of volunteers, derived from its membership. These volunteers are tasked with ensuring their organization is fiscally sound and focused on serving members now and into the future; the same is true here at Point West. Our mission-driven and dedicated volunteers serve on our board of directors and supervisory committee, guiding … Continue reading
Here’s a not-so-fun fact: Did you know that fraud is estimated to increase by as much as 60 to 70% during the holidays? That’s worse than a lump of coal in your stocking. During the holidays fraud is a heightened concern, however, we work year-round to ensure your data and money are secure. To help secure it even more, follow … Continue reading
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The holidays can be hard: cooking elaborate meals, facing frigid temperatures, making travel plans that please everyone. Overspending, however, is too easy. In fact, about 48 million Americans are still paying off credit card debt from last holiday season, according to a NerdWallet survey conducted by The Harris Poll. To avoid financial regrets in 2020, shop intentionally. Here’s how: Understand why overspending … Continue reading
It doesn’t matter if you were fired or laid off, whether you saw it coming or were completely blindsided: Losing your job is disorienting. You’ll feel like you’re in a fog. And yet, in that fog you still need to answer some important questions: How will you pay rent? Put gas in your car? What about your student loans? The … Continue reading
Bravo! Everyone wants to make more money, and you’ve managed to do just that. Whether you received a raise or took a higher-paying job, a salary increase is something to celebrate. It’s also something to evaluate within your larger financial picture. That way, you know what to do with your additional cash. Here’s what to do when you get a … Continue reading
Financial decisions are rarely easy, whether it’s buying your first car or home or deciding whether to refinance student loans. The anxiety can be heightened for millennials who witnessed economic turmoil during the Great Recession as they weigh milestone financial choices as adults. “Many [millennials] grew up and saw their parents lose a house or have to delay retirement,” says … Continue reading
Fear can consume you. The anxiety of the unknown can drive you to pull the blanket over your head, whether you’re worried about a rustling sound outside your bedroom window or that you won’t have enough retirement savings. Financial fears — not wanting to check your credit, confront your debt or even discuss your student loans — can feel especially … Continue reading
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