FFCCU Blog

Home Buyer Checklist

As a home buyer, being prepared can not only lower your stress level, but it can also empower you. Following these five steps, you’ll be empowered to make a good decision. You’ll also have more power to negotiate the best deal for yourself. A Checklist for Home Buyers Establish Your Budget: Check out our finance calculator to… (read more)

Everything Needs a Good Spring Cleaning, Even Your Finances

Here at FFCCU, we have lots of different ways to help you “tidy up” your finances. Taking a few minutes now to access your plan (or create one) can save you hours of stress and worry later. After all, a periodic check-up of your personal finances is always a great idea. How to Clean Up… (read more)

Five Ways to Turbo-Charge Your Car Shopping Process

According to a consumer survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League, more than 23% of Ohio consumers are considering purchasing a vehicle this year. And rather than pay cash, 83% are more likely to finance that vehicle. When asked what factors respondents considered when vehicle shopping: 67 percent said monthly payment is the biggest… (read more)

How Can Sticking to a Budget be Less Problematic?

While many Ohio consumers plan to start 2017 off with a household budget, sticking to that budget may pose a problem. Data from a consumer survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League reveals 75 percent of respondents plan to start the new year off with a household budget, but 45 percent of those respondents… (read more)