Of all the basic skills we’re taught when we’re young, the one that has the most impact on our future financial independence is budgeting. When we teaching our teens (& young adults) the basics of managing money, we launch them towards a lifetime of achieving their financial goals, managing the money they earn, and developing saving & spending habits that … Continue reading
Each year in mid-October, Call Federal joins their credit union brothers and sisters around the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), raising awareness about what it means for members have a credit union as their financial partner. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, credit unions have stayed true to their cooperative principles and stepped up during this time of … Continue reading
As we enter the later part of this year, many of us are still navigating the economic impact of the global pandemic. Whether you are facing a reduction in income, or your short or long-term goals are in flux, it is important to make financially sound decisions now and understand the potential outcomes they might bring later. Here are a … Continue reading
If you ask me, there are only two things in life that don’t need improvement: my mother’s stuffed cabbage and fireball candy. Everything else can always be better. At Call Federal, we’re passionate and committed to serving our members, but even robust organizations can always be stronger. People always ask me about the future. They want to know how we’ll … Continue reading
Whether we’re talking about sports, your co-workers, or our member community, strong teams are built on relationships. With strong relationships, you establish trust. And when you build trust, you can go anywhere. At Call Federal, we’re going places. Our members are going places. And it’s all rooted in that foundation of relationships and trust. We owe my predecessor, Roger Ball, … Continue reading
Dedication to financial health didn’t come with the job when I joined the accounting department at Call Federal. It wasn’t a revelation that dawned on me during my time as Vice President of Operations or Chief Financial Officer. Fortunately, I discovered the importance of financial smarts as a kid. And it was more than just having some money in my … Continue reading
During our “D.A.D.’s Day” fundraiser last week (with Wes McElroy from Sports 910 The Fan), we also asked our members and staff to take a moment and share a budget-friendly way to celebrate Father’s Day. Here’s a sampling of their answers. Volunteer to mow the lawn or do other weekend chores to give Dad a relaxing Sunday, – Greg Sisson, Business … Continue reading
You might not always see it coming—a layoff, a redundancy, or a mutual parting of ways with your employer—but when walking away from a job means a severance payment, you need to be thoughtful with your next steps. Whether it was offered or whether you negotiated for it, a severance package can be so greatly beneficial. But it’s also often … Continue reading
As a Business Intelligence Analyst at Call Federal, it’s my job to pore through transaction data and identify activities and processes that can be streamlined to save money for the credit union and its members. Last week, I had the opportunity to join my colleagues from credit unions across the state as we met with legislators to remind them of the valuable … Continue reading
The thought of living on what’s left after paying your bills should be modified to living on what’s left after paying yourself and your bills. It’s a matter of investing in your financial security. Making sure a portion of each paycheck goes into your savings account is a wise choice you’ll appreciate in the future. Credit unions are among the … Continue reading
