Financial First: Making Your First Budget Plan
How many times do we set a financial goal with the full intention to achieve it only to stop within a month? This time, we are ending just as strong as we start. And our secret weapon is going to be a budget plan! We promise it is not as stressful as it sounds, especially with Coastline Federal Credit Union on your side.
A Date with Debt
Are those butterflies in your stomach because of first date jitters or because debt is calling you up? If it is the latter, you are not alone. Let us examine what makes dating so expensive.
Tax Returns: Everything You Need to Know in 7 Steps
Tax returns are an essential part of financial life. It is the process of submitting information about your income, deductions, and credits to the government to calculate the amount of taxes owed or refund due. Here is a step by step guide to help you understand the tax return process.
Improving Your Credit Score in 3 Steps
The words credit score often come with a headache, especially when you are trying to figure out how to improve yours. That is why we are laying out three of the best ways to rebuild or improve your credit score and set yourself up for success.
Smishing is the New Phishing
Look out! There is a new scam in town! Smishing is a scam format that has recently encountered a boost in scammer popularity, and it is surprisingly sneaky. Keep reading to learn more about smishing and how to keep your information safe!
Romantic Gifts That Do Not Break The Bank
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), 52% of Americans plan to spend upwards of $192 on Valentines Day this year. That is why we are here with a few ideas on what to get that special someone without spending an arm and a leg.
Marriage and Money: What You Need to Discuss
How can couples set expectations for their financial future? Here are a few tips!
Your Year-End Financial Checklist
This year, we are encouraging you to examine your finances and use this handy checklist to make sure you spend 2023 on financially stable ground.
What’s the Deal with Data Breaches?
Data breaches are becoming more and more common these days. You hear about them in the news all the time. So you might be wondering: what exactly is a data breach? A data breach is when secure information is taken from a trusted environment without permission. The bad guys can use this information to steal […]
Beware These Common Scams
Each year, fraudsters find new ways to trick people and financial institutions out of money. Whether it’s an imposter scam – impersonating a love interest, a grandchild, debt collector, etc. – or stealing someone’s identity, these fraudsters know how to pull it off. While some of these scams involve new tricks, many have been around […]