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Choose Your Money Smart Challenge
You’re in DARE TO SAVE—now choose one Money Smart challenge to complete. Each challenge helps you build useful money skills and takes less than 30 minutes. Pick the Challenge That Fits You Start with your...
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A quick reminder about your home loan and property taxes
If your property taxes are paid through your escrow account, we want to make sure you know what to expect during property tax season. You may receive a property tax bill in the mail, but...
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What Happens If You Miss a Loan Payment?
Missing a loan payment can feel stressful, but knowing what may happen next can help you act quickly. The exact timeline depends on your loan type, your lender, and your loan agreement. In general, the...
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How to Avoid Missing Loan Payments
Keeping up with loan payments is easier when you have a simple plan. The goal is to know what is due, when it is due, and what to do if a payment might be hard...
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Why Did I Miss a Payment? A Simple Financial Check-In
So, you missed a payment. Maybe you know exactly what happened, or maybe you are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Either way, this is a good time to pause and take a...
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Why Youth Month Matters for Everyone
October is Youth Month at Tongass FCU! At first glance, Youth Month might seem designed only for kids and parents. But it’s bigger than that. When kids learn how to save, plan, and make smart...
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Even Small Savings Add Up
Many parents (or guardians) worry they don’t have much to set aside for their kids. The truth is, even small amounts saved regularly can make a big difference over time. Why It Matters Saving teaches...
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Why Teaching Kids to Save Matters
Start Tomorrow Today: Why Teaching Kids to Save Matters Habits Begin Early Kids start forming money habits young. Teaching the difference between spending and saving gives them skills they’ll carry into adulthood. Small Savings, Big...
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Do I Really Need Debt?
It’s a common question: Do I actually need debt? The answer depends on your goals, but here’s what to consider. What Debt Can Do Not all debt is bad. When managed well, it can: Help...
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