How to Save $5,050 in 100 Days
I don’t know about you, but when someone says I can save $5,050 in 100 days, I get in the savings mood. For those who find saving money not only a struggle but a dreadful task, the 100 Envelope Saving Challenge could be your quirky, yet practical, solution. Not only will you 100% save $5,050 […]
Read More....1166 FCU’s Shinn Featured on Front Runner New Jersey
1166 FCU CEO and CrossState Board Director, Annemarie Shinn, was recently featured on Front Runner New Jersey’s Ask the Expert column. Shinn discusses the importance of an emergency fund, and how to start one. The article give a step by step tutorial on how to setup an emergency fund and if and when it should be […]
Read More....FRNJ’s New “Ask the Expert” Column with Annemarie Shinn
1166 FCU is excited to announce that our very own CEO Annemarie Shinn is collaborating with Front Runner New Jersey (FRNJ) to bring you a brand new “Ask the Expert” twice-monthly column. The column will educate readers about financial literacy and provide enriching financial support to the community. The first column is scheduled to be released on April […]
Read More....Credit Cards: Insider Info You Need To Know
The first inklings of credit cards appeared as clay tablets in ancient Mesopotamia, at least 5,000 years ago, recording transactions between merchants for payment of goods or services that would come later. Today, we are all too familiar with those thin, rectangular pieces of plastic, so much so that 77 percent of U.S. adults have […]
Read More....Saving for Retirement: Traditional IRA vs ROTH IRA
56% of Americans feel behind on saving for retirement, yet 25% of workers haven’t made retirement contributions in at least a year, according to Bankrate. For some, retirement is right around the corner, so much so that it can feel more scary than exciting. For others, it’s tempting to sweep saving plans under the rug […]
Read More....Personal Loans: A Quick and Easy Guide
You have needs, wants, desires, and dreams. Much to our chagrin, achieving these aspirations requires money. But what if you don’t have the cash you need? A personal loan is a viable option when you need financial support to accomplish your goals. What is a personal loan? Personal loans are sums of money individuals can […]
Read More....Louise McCarren Herring and Annemarie Shinn, supporting Tri-State’s Underbanked Population
To celebrate Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting “The Mother of Credit Unions,” Louise McCarren Herring. Louise had a vision to create a not-for-profit financial cooperative and joined the credit union movement in 1933. She organized over 500 credit unions in Ohio and became the founder and first managing director of the Ohio Credit Union League, […]
Read More....Understanding Credit Scores: No Luck Required
March is the month of four-leaf clovers and Leprechauns, but did you know it’s also the perfect time to learn about credit and credit scores? That’s because March is National Credit Education Month! What’s even better? You don’t need any luck to be a credit expert! What is Credit? Let’s start at the beginning. What […]
Read More....2 Debt Repayment Strategies You Will Love
Does reading “debt repayment strategies” send a shiver down your spine? That wouldn’t be the only cause for a case of the chills. The temperatures are dropping, the wind is howling, and it takes me at least 10 extra minutes to leave my warm, cozy bed each morning. February is here, and with it comes […]
Read More....1166 FCU Joins Two Local Chambers of Commerce
1166 Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce its membership to two local chambers: the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ) and the Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce (GCCCNJ). Chamber membership gains 1166 FCU access to valuable resources that foster growth for the organization as well as its communities. As a long-term advocate […]
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