A family vacation, or even a trip alone, is a great way to clear your mind, reset, and make priceless memories. Of course, it often comes with the anxiety of crafting the perfect vacation at the best price. Below we will discuss how to make planning your ideal vacation a breeze while saving money in the process.
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When shopping for a new set of wheels, your first stop should be at a credit union, like Freedom First. Though many people start their process on the dealer’s lot, you’ll enjoy a lower rate, a simpler loan application and other benefits by choosing to finance your car with Freedom First.
This is why people are increasingly choosing to finance their cars directly through credit unions. In fact, auto loans comprise more than a third of all the active loans across the 5,600 credit unions in the U.S.
Let’s take a look at the differences in the auto loan process at a car dealership versus Freedom First.
Is your car payment consistently throwing off your budget? Do you long for an interest rate that doesn’t feel like you’re throwing away money each month? If so, refinancing your auto loan may be the perfect solution. It’s a quick and easy process that could instantly put more money back in your pocket.
Let’s review what auto refinancing is and how to decide if it’s right for you.
It may seem like joining a credit union is the same as opening an account at a bank, but that’s not true. The biggest difference between a bank and a credit union is profits. Banks focus on building profits for their investors, while not-for-profit credit unions invest that money in you. Here are a few perks you get as a credit union member with Freedom First.
Buying a new car is exciting. All the way up until talking price with the dealer. This is where confusion sets in, and excitement quickly turns into frustration. You think you’re getting a good deal, but are you?
One of the most misleading promotions you find at dealerships is the 0% APR offer. Paying no interest sounds great. You could save a bundle of money. So how can it not be the best decision? Let’s have a look comparing the 0% APR offer vs. a Cash Back Offer.
When you receive your tax refund, learning how to spend it wisely is your best bet. But you should also learn some of the ways you shouldn't be using it. Below, we've provided you with ideas on how to use your IRS tax refund and some ways you should avoid.
You probably have some type of financial goal you’re looking to achieve. It may be a short-term goal to raise money for a family vacation or a long-term goal of saving a bit from each paycheck to place into a retirement account. In order to reach your goals and prevent them from simply becoming a wish requires you to work at them constantly.
While it’s common to review your finances annually with your financial advisor or on your own, this may prove to be a financial mistake. Too much can happen during the year to completely derail your financial plans, especially with unexpected expenses that always seem to pop up.
It’s easy to fall for tempting credit cards offering exciting reward options. People are lured to them all the time. Unfortunately, when they do, they often get locked into exceedingly high-interest rates.
We want you to have a better understanding of credit card rates. Then you can make informed decisions about whether or not a credit card offer is simply “too good to be true” based on the interest rates you’ll pay to earn these rewards.
It’s always a good plan to set some money aside to use as a down payment when financing a new or “new to you” car. As a general rule, you’ll want to pay 20 percent of the vehicle’s value as a down payment for a new car and 10 percent as a down payment for a used vehicle. This makes tax season an excellent time to shop for a car and use your tax refund as part of your down payment.
We are pleased to announce that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun sending Economic Impact Payments to eligible individuals. The stimulus checks are expected to hit accounts this week.
