Financial Education

Watch-it-Wednesday: The Best Solutions for an Unexpected Tax Bill

For many, tax time is a time of celebration and relief, as they'll be getting money back into their pockets. But what happens when you (unexpectedly) discover you owe money back on taxes and don't have the funds to cover the cost?

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Tax Returns

Money Talk: The Best Money Advice, in 10 Words or Less

Twitter users were asked to share their best money advice in ten words or less. Here are the 50 best responses:

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Personal Finance

The 5 Moves You Need to Make to Get Financed for an Auto Loan

Ever wonder where you should start when you know you need to buy a new car? Have you wondered if you have the credit to get a great car financed at a great rate? Or maybe you are a new borrower and have no credit established? At 3Rivers, we have many members asking these question and others related to getting financed for a vehicle. Your credit union is a great starting ground on getting you into a car that you will love, and one that meets your budget.

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Auto Loans Credit Score

Money Monday: Understanding Your Credit Report (Bonus: A Free Printable!)

A couple of weeks ago, we recommended a few money moves you should make before 2015. One to-do on that list: Check your credit report. But what's the point in doing so if you don't understand what that report - or your actual credit score - is telling you? We've got some resources that can help you out!

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Credit Score

Fun Money Facts: The Commerce of Christmas

The stores are swarming with shoppers. Holiday tunes have taken over the radio. Homes are being prepared for visitors. And stress levels are through the roof. Yep, it's that time of year again! We stumbled across this infographic (which is outdated by a couple of years, so numbers have actually gone up slightly) and are curious: If you celebrate Christmas, do these findings reflect your spending habits?

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Personal Finance Debt Management

Quick Money Tip: 12 Ways to Save Money by Going Green

Going green pays off in several ways. It reduces our carbon footprint and helps out the environment. In many cases, it can benefit our health. And as an added bonus, it can save some major money.

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Personal Finance BlogCategories

Watch-it-Wednesday: 5 Money-Saving Tips You Can Do Today

Here are some simple ways to start saving more money today!

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Personal Finance Checking & Savings Online & Mobile Banking

Traveling for the Holidays? Let Your Credit Union Know!

Let your financial institution know if you'll be leaving the state for the holidays to ensure your cards aren't blocked for suspicious activity! Use the 3Rivers Card Control app, give us a call, or stop into your nearest branch to mark your cards for travel.

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Debit Card & Credit Card

Data Breaches: What You Need to Know

Like most credit unions, 3Rivers is subject to strong data security standards established by Congress and federal regulators. While data breaches can happen anywhere, we are ready with a plan designed to ensure the safety and confidentiality of your sensitive data.

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Fraud Protection & Security

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