Do YOU know the difference between a credit union and a bank? International Credit Union Day

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Disclosure: Thank you to Louisiana Credit Union League for Sponsoring this post. Did you know that today is International Credit Union Day? I didn’t…until recently. A lot of people think Credit Unions are just another kind of bank, but that isn’t the case. Credit Unions are actually member-owned financial co-operatives. Credit Unions are members of our… [read more]

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan #TimeWellSpent

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I remember the first time I had to actively select my own insurance plan.  I was 25 (not terribly young) and I was recently no longer eligible for coverage under my University’s health plan.  I pulled out our phone book — remember those big yellow things? — and looked up the nearest agent to me…. [read more]

Identity Theft Protection Tips – Because Knowing is Half the Battle

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Disclosure: I received a sample to facilitate this article.  All thoughts and opinions are honest and are my own. Identity theft protection is a priority in our family. Almost two years ago our house was broken into and we were robbed…twice.  I was 12 weeks pregnant driving my two boys from San Antonio to Utah… [read more]

A Credit Card with a Social Network??? Yep. #BCRsocial

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With all the ups, downs, and lack of accountability that has plagued financial institutions recently it has become more important than ever for us to have transparency when it comes to our finances.  My husband and I try be as responsible with our finances as possible, but still, navigating the world of credit cards, with… [read more]