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5 Tips for Getting Holiday Shopping Done Early

The sooner you start planning, the less likely you are to spend too much in last-minute desperation. Here are five tips to help you start planning ahead for financially sound festivities.

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Member One Celebrates 20 Years in the Lynchburg Community

Happy anniversary, Lynchburg! October 1 ushers in a full month of celebration for Member One members and employees here, as we mark our 20th year in this community.

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Six Smart Strategies to Detox Your Debt

That plan should free up extra cash for digging away at your current debts. It should also set you up for future success by addressing the issues that may have caught you up in the cycle to begin with.

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Ways to Save Money and Pay Off Debt at the Same Time

Getting debt-free is fantastic, but in some situations, throwing every single extra dollar at debt could be cheating yourself in the long run.

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Member One Funds Toddler Zone Playroom at Carilion Children’s Hospital

Member One recently funded a project in partnership with Carilion Children’s Hospital to renovate the Toddler Zone.

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Member One Donates $2,500 to Children’s Miracle Network in Roanoke, Virginia

Member One recently donated $2,500 to Children’s Miracle Network in Roanoke, Virginia. The donation was the result of the credit union’s recent Skip A Pay for charity income.

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4 Reasons Youth Share Certificates Rock

If you believe that Junior is still too young to get into investing, that probably means that you’re not familiar with youth share certificates.

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5 Rules for Raising Money-Smart Kids

Meaningful financial education can begin earlier than you might think. Here are 5 ways you can help your child to make the grade in personal finance – now and well into the future.

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Five Ways to Outsmart Credit Card Skimmers

Follow these tips, so you can stay one step ahead of data thieves and lessen your chances of getting skimmed.

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Your Practical Guide to Mortgage Escrow Accounts

An escrow account is used to set aside money for annual property taxes and homeowners insurance. Your mortgage lender manages this account on your behalf.

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Mortgages 101: Prequalification Vs. Preapproval

You’ve started thinking about mortgages and have been hearing two very similar-sounding words: prequalification and preapproval. Are they different? Does it matter?

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Four Reasons Why a Local Mortgage Lender Beats Online Options

You’re interested in buying a home, researched the process online, and still have questions.