Category: Saving Money

HRCCU wants to help its member succeed in their financial goals by providing the resources they need.

Get tips on how to effectively save money for long-term budgeting or short-term savings for vacations, the holidays, or even at the grocery store.

Read our blog posts to learn how to start an emergency fund, make monthly saving goals, and how to get additional free financial advice.

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Quick Guide to Financial Investments for Beginners

One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding investing is that it’s only for the wealthy or the well-to-do. To some extent, this may have been true in the past, but now there are investment opportunities for everyone — whether you already know what to do or need some assistance. There are resources available, especially for beginners,… 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 »

5 Good Spending Habits to Bring Into 2020

There are many ways you can incorporate proper spending habits into your lifestyle. Increasing your salary and putting away money into savings are important, but they aren’t the only ways to reach your financial goals. Learning when and how you should spend your money will influence your ability to reach your financial goals. With a… Read more »

3 Ways to Save on a Halloween Costume

One of the most fun parts of the autumn season is Halloween, and one of the best parts of Halloween is being able to dress up. There’s only one problem: if you’re on a budget a lot of those especially cool Halloween costumes also tend to come with a big price tag. Luckily that doesn’t… Read more »