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HRCCU’s 2023 Hudson River Mill Museum Matching Campaign

The donation is a result of a matching campaign held at the credit union’s Corinth Branch in September. HRCCU signed on to match up to $5,000 in individual donations in order to assist the Friends of the Hudson River Mill Museum in their effort to raise funds to repair and restore the historic site of… Read more »

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How Does Inflation Affect the Cost of Living?

For most of recent history, the concept of inflation has been fairly abstract. As recently as 2018, the worldwide inflation rate was as low as 1.8%. However, much of that changed in 2021 when inflation started to skyrocket, partially in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. For the average consumer, however, the abstract concept of… Read more »

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Renting vs. Buying a House

Your friends are buying homes, your kids want a yard with a pool, and you want your own office space. But is it time for you to buy a house? Purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions an adult will make in their life, and potentially one of the most stressful times. So,… Read more »

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4 Ways to Get Free Financial Advice

When it comes to advice, many of us have grown accustomed to asking friends and family members for their thoughts. In some scenarios, this might be the right course of action. But, when it comes to finances, it’s best to seek the advice of a professional. And who doesn’t want expert guidance when it comes… Read more »

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11 Ways to Save at The Grocery Store

Are we paying attention? As always, food prices increase with steady regularity, but in small increments that might go unnoticed. Even the smallest changes can add up over time and have a big impact on your wallet (and bank account credit card debt, etc.). There is no way to avoid it: groceries cost money. But… Read more »

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8 Tax Deductible Options You Don’t Know About Yet

Tax season can be an exciting, yet stressful time of year. Fewer realizations are more painful than discovering a missed deduction that could have increased your tax refund or decreased the state or federal taxes you owe. Unless this is the first year you’ve filed taxes on your own, you are probably familiar with the… Read more »

Why Interest Rates Fluctuate

If you’ve taken out a mortgage, auto loan, or even own a credit card, there’s a good chance that you understand the fundamentals of interest rates. You borrow a certain amount of money that you will pay back over an agreed upon time period. Now, because the creditor or financial institution is loaning the money,… Read more »