SERVICES FINANCIAL EDUCATION CENTER ABOUT TOOLS CONTACT LOGIN RATES 801.451.5064 Created with Snap Author: Brandi Kirksey Are HELOCs A Good Idea These Days? Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 05.19.2020 Debt is the wealth killer. You’ve heard this piece of advice repeated in a million different corners of financial news. You’ve read articles telling you to get rid of all your debt in order to build wealth and save for the future. There’s one very notable exception, though, and you’re living in it. Debt secured … Continued Stuck at Home? Spend Your Time Productively Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 03.20.2020 COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on normal life around the world. Major retailers and small businesses are closing their doors; leisure travel has almost ground to a halt; the stock market is bearing the brunt of a string of losses; and thousands of schools and universities sit vacant mid-semester while their students are home for an … Continued Love And Money: Scripts For Talking About Money With Those We Love Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 09.25.2019 Communication is key to making sure you’re both on the same page regarding your finances. After all, money is a major part of life. Even if you don’t agree on how money should be spent or saved, identifying your financial values and personalities is one big step in the right direction. Before the conversation Before … Continued Summer Fun On A Budget Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 05.31.2019 Keeping the kids entertained while on summer break can be an expensive endeavor. Registrations for summer camps, day care and recreation programs are only the tip of the iceberg. You also need to consider transportation costs to and from these programs that you don’t normally attend during the school year. But summer break doesn’t have to break your budget. You can … Continued 8 Valentine’s Day Hacks Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 02.13.2019 It’s time to celebrate the significant other in your life! If you’re thinking that means pricey gifts, expensive dates and blowing an entire day’s salary on a restaurant meal, think again. There’s no need to drain your wallet while trying to create the perfect Valentine’s Day. Instead, use these eight hacks for a dream Valentine’s … Continued Be Financially Fit: Your Personal Money Makeover In 7 Easy Exercises Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 01.11.2019 As the new year begins, you may be considering some exciting resolutions. As your credit union, we’d like to encourage you to make one of those changes a dedication to financial security and success. Don’t just resolve to become physically fit this year; become financially fit, too. When trying to lose weight, people often turn … Continued How To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 10.10.2018 Chances are you or someone you know has had their identity stolen at one point or another. It can be expensive, stressful and extremely complicated to recover from. Here are seven ways to help protect yourself and your most important data from identity thieves. Secure Your Hardcopies Most of us think of identity theft as … Continued Phishing Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 07.30.2018 Long ago, identity thieves had a harder time of it. They had to actually steal something like your wallet to get your information. A sophisticated identity thief in the 21st century will try phishing. That’s phishing, not fishing, but the victims are caught on a hook just as surely as if they were a hapless … Continued Q&A: What’s The best Way To Finance A home Renovation? Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 07.26.2018 Q: I’m doing some home renovations this summer and I’m not sure how to finance this expense. There are so many loan options, but which one makes the most sense? A: Whether you’re gutting your entire kitchen or turning your basement into a home theater, we’ve got you covered! As a Horizon CU member, you have several … Continued Financial Self Defense Posted By: Brandi Kirksey 06.22.2018 Your credit’s trending in the wrong direction, you’re short on cash and you’re desperate for a loan. You need to get your hands on some cash to help pull you out of this tight spot, and you need to do it – fast! Unfortunately, though, it feels like no reputable institution is willing to grant … Continued You're on page 1 2 3 4 Next Page CAREERS • PRIVACY POLICY • MEMBERSHIP • CALCULATORS • NCUA © 2020 Horizon Credit Union All Rights Reserved