AFFCU is excited to announce that Joel Gladney and Taylor Musante were selected as the winners of AFFCU’s 2018 Scholarship. Each received a $500 scholarship to help with college expenses. Joel and Taylor were selected as the top entries from the AFFCU members who entered the Credit Union Association of Maryland and DC 2018 Scholarship contest. Both were very excited … Continue reading
You’re sipping a pina colada on a beautiful, white-sanded beach while watching the cerulean waves lap at the shoreline. You might be pulling muscles and riding high on adrenaline while scaling Mount Greylock in Massachusetts. Or, maybe you’re browsing a charming shop in a European city filled with exotic culture and cuisine. Everyone has a dream vacation. For those with … Continue reading
What Are The Best Cheap Home Improvement Projects? Not only do home improvement projects add value to your home, they also help it meet your needs. If you would like to boost your home’s value, but you don’t want to spend a lot of money doing it, focus on cheap, yet effective projects. Home improvement projects don’t have to cost … Continue reading
Spring is in the air! Aside from the hum of lawnmowers, chime of the ice cream truck and pleasant sight of newly bloomed flowers, spring means the chance at a fresh start in a new home. If you’re looking to sell your Baltimore, MD home and start over somewhere else, you likely want to see that sale happen sooner rather … Continue reading
Building a Savings Account on a Budget One of the most important steps to financial freedom is establishing and building a savings account. How to Grow Savings on a Budget It’s always advantageous to have a savings account to pull money from instead of turning to a credit card when there is an emergency. But, how do you grow a … Continue reading
What happens when you and your partner have different approaches toward money? It’s a common scenario. One partner seemingly knows where every earned dollar goes, while the other is a carefree spirit who thrives on spontaneous decisions and purchases. One partner loves fine dining and thinks nothing of blowing $200 on haute cuisine, while the other is happy with pizza … Continue reading
