The good news for homebuyers is that California’s hot market is showing signs of cooling. In fact, median home prices saw a 2.3% decrease from August to September 2021.
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Ways to Improve Your Financial Security This Year
Last year challenged us to protect our health, job and financial well-being. Although things are looking up, life will always have bumps in the road. Here are some tips to get back to basics and improve your financial picture.
Member’s Story: Angela (Video)
Angela credits SchoolsFirst FCU with giving her the opportunity to save for retirement and enjoy her time after teaching. Continue reading
Bump Up Your Retirement Account This Year
Most likely you have plenty of to-dos on your list. When it comes to saving for your future, where is it on your list? Here are some tips to help you understand your options and improve your overall retirement savings picture.
5 Saving Moves for Now and the Future
In uncertain times, it’s not uncommon to let fear get the best of you, especially when it comes to making decisions about your finances. Having smart savings strategies in place can help protect your long-term security and weather life’s temporary ups and downs. Here are five saving moves to help you make the most of your money.
Smart Ways to Save for College
Get a jump on college tuition by starting early and saving regularly. Here are some options to help you save now for your child’s bright future.
Ask the Advisor: Rules of Thumb to Save for Your Future
By Aaron Handfield
About the Advisor
Aaron Handfield has more than 14 years of insurance and financial planning experience, including four years of financial planning at JP Morgan and Edward Jones Investments. He is a registered and licensed investment and retirement planning professional and is registered to sell securities. He also holds a California Life/Health Insurance License.
Ask the Advisor: Which Takes Priority, Retirement or College?
By Jason Persinger
Since 2012, Jason has enjoyed sharing the SchoolsFirst FCU difference, offering objective and caring advice, tailored financial plans and a highly competitive fee structure for investment products. Jason holds the designations of CFP®, ChFC® and CLU®, and is registered to sell securities and holds a California Life/Health Insurance License.
Like most people, you probably have many financial goals you’d like to accomplish. If you have children, helping them pay for college may top the list. Continue reading
For Single Parents: Juggling College Costs and Retirement Savings
A quick tip from Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
The cost of college has risen exponentially over the past few decades. If you’re a single parent, it may seem impossible to save for both college and retirement. When it comes to which matters most, put yourself first. Why? Because there are plenty of options to help get your kids to college, but there aren’t loans or scholarships to help you retire securely. 
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Members’ Story – Vincent and Dorene S.
Vincent, an American Sign language (ASL) Elementary School Teacher, has been a Member since 1997 and loves the products he has with SchoolsFirst FCU. When Vincent and his wife, Dorene, found themselves in a difficult situation, they turned to their Credit Union for help. Continue reading