We are living in difficult financial times. Inflation makes everyday necessities more expensive, and there are rumbles about a recession on the horizon. Times like these can make people nervous about their finances—not just how much they have at a given time, but whether their money is safe. But don’t pull your money out of your accounts and stuff it … Read On »

Congratulations to our 2023 college scholarship recipient, Tate! Tate is pursuing a degree in graphic design at San Diego State University where he will be a Sophomore next year. Tate is a graduate of Benson Polytechnic High School and has been a Trailhead member for over five years. Each year, we award a $1,000 scholarship to a primary member who … Read On »

Teaching your kids financial literacy is one of the best ways to set them up for success later in life. Building a foundation of good saving habits can prepare children for life’s financial ebbs and flows. There are many ways to teach children to be savvy savers. Here are just a few to get you started. Set a Good Example … Read On »

As a member and equal owner of the credit union, you’re invited to attend our Annual Meeting on May 11. You’ll learn about Trailhead’s financial position and vote to elect candidates to our volunteer Board of Directors. Please remember that only primary members — meaning your name is the first name on the account — are eligible to vote for … Read On »

Trailhead is proud to partner with Forest Park Conservancy and Earth Day Oregon in celebrating Earth Day on April 22nd, 2022. If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Earth Day, Forest Park Conservancy will be hosting a volunteer day in Forest Park, giving away some awesome prizes to volunteers and donors, and offering easy ways for you to … Read On »

You may have seen recent news headlines about the instability of a few banks and have concerns about the potential impact on Trailhead or our members. Please rest assured that your funds deposited in this credit union are safe. Trailhead does not engage in risky investments with member deposits. We have well established and regulated required limits on our exposure … Read On »

It’s that time of year again: Between late January and April, people gather their financial records and set out to do their income taxes. These tips can help make preparing your 2022 taxes easier to do. Organize Your 2022 Tax Documents An essential part of doing your taxes is ensuring you have all the appropriate documents. The more complicated your … Read On »

Another year has come to an end, and with it comes the tradition of setting intentions and goals for the new one. For many, it’s a time to reevaluate their finances, adjust spending habits, and set new savings goals. But keeping goals can be challenging, especially financial ones. With so many ways to improve your financial health, prioritizing goals that … Read On »

This time of year, criminals enhance their efforts to steal other people’s money. One of these methods that is still happening in the Portland area is ATM skimming. Criminals need two things to make ATM skimming work: the data from your card’s magnetic strip and your PIN. To capture your data, a skimming device is usually placed where you insert … Read On »

We all have a few bad spending habits: That morning latte or the latest release from big-name brands like Apple or Nike. And while overspending here and there won’t ruin you, wrong financial moves can have a lasting, frustrating impact. At a minimum, poor money management can leave you struggling to keep up with your expenses and make it more … Read On »