Teaching kids about money isn’t always as straightforward as teaching adults. Even for students who are old enough to start thinking about their future, financial planning can seem like a topic too dry and far off to take on. If you’re a teacher looking to introduce personal finance in the classroom, take a look at Banzai. Read more…

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If you’re a college hoops fan, March Madness means brackets and basketball. Though many of us at SAC Federal Credit Union will watch our share of games this month, our interests will always lean toward the financial. In that spirit, here’s a look at some of our top blogs and top tips: Credit vs. savings edition.

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Figuring out what the best checking accounts are can feel like an overwhelming task, especially considering the wide variety of options available. The trick is to find the checking account that makes the most of your money while also avoiding fees, penalties, or other not-so-nice surprises.

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Managing your money should be convenient and worry-free. Poor customer service, driving distances to ATMs, high interest rates on loans, and more can all create a negative banking experience. If you’re facing these obstacles, it’s time to find a better organization to handle your money. Finding a new personal banking partner can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be.

If you’re thinking about moving your money to a new financial institution, ask yourself the following questions to make a smart choice.

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Each month, we pack this space with posts that we hope will help you make better-informed, smarter money decisions. Over the course of a year, some of those posts strike a chord and spike in popularity. In case you missed them, these are our best blogs of 2015.

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