Life happens. Pipes burst, cars get rear-ended, or unexpected medical bills appear. An emergency fund can help keep you on track financially, even when life takes an unexpected turn. In practice, saving money—no matter what you’re saving for—can be challenging. A recent NerdWallet survey found that although 9 in 10 Americans have a regular saving habit, 45% of Americans could … Read On
Trailhead has been alerted that some members have received phishing texts and phone calls requesting sensitive banking information. We want to emphasize that Trailhead Credit Union will never contact you to ask for your personal or banking information via text message, email, or phone call. Your security is our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring the safety of … Read On
Add your Trailhead debit and credit cards to Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. Mobile wallets are the new way to pay. They’re secure, convenient, and easy to use. With a mobile wallet, you can securely store a digital version of your Trailhead debit and credit card on your compatible smartphone, tablet, or wearable device. Then make payments with … Read On
The leaves are changing, the pumpkin spice lattes are flowing, and the Halloween movie marathons are in full swing. With summer behind and the major winter holidays around the corner, fall is the perfect moment to take a breath, sit down with your finances, and give your budget a once over. Why Budget This Fall? Budgeting is essential to do … Read On
Set up account alerts Digital banking allows you to set up ‘Account Alerts’ for events that happen on the account level, such as your checking, savings, or credit card. You can set up alerts to be sent via email or text message when your balance dips below a specified dollar amount or if a withdraw or deposit is made over … Read On
Credit cards can be tricky for many to use. They can increase your spending power, offer perks, and help you build credit. But the urge to “charge it now, pay it later” can lead to overspending and debt that’s hard to pay back. As with most spending habits, managing a credit card responsibly is critical to a balanced financial lifestyle. … Read On
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
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
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
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
