Summer Escapes on a Budget: Hidden Gems Within 5 Hours of Quincy and Hannibal
Summer is the perfect time to unwind, explore, and create lasting memories. But who says you need to travel far or spend a fortune to have a memorable vacation? We’ve curated a list of hidden vacation destinations within a five-hour drive from Quincy, IL, and Hannibal, MO, that offer unique experiences without breaking the bank. […]
Catch the Beat, Not the Bill: How to Save Money at the Festival
Nothing says summer like good food, great music, and community celebrations—and this year, the big event is Adams County’s Bicentennial Festival featuring none other than The Beach Boys! Whether you’re headed downtown for the music, the rides, or just to soak in the energy, we all know that fairs and festivals can take a bite […]
How to Win (and Save) at Carnival Games
It’s carnival season, and that means funnel cakes, Ferris wheels, and the tempting row of booths promising giant stuffed animals for just one lucky shot. Carnival games are fun—but they’re also designed to be tough. So how do you beat the odds and come out ahead? Here are a few tips to help you win […]
Elastic Home Loans
Stretch Your Payments, Not Your Paychecks Is your payment timing just not matching up with when you get paid? Whether it’s your paycheck timing, unexpected expenses, or simply needing a little more breathing room, you deserve mortgage payments that fit your needs. And with UCCU’s Elastic Home Loan, you get just that. Apply Now Payments […]
Halloween Party Hacks
Are you tired of experiencing the same Halloween parties over and over — and spending a lot on them? You might have searched here and there to find budget-friendly Halloween ideas, but you don’t have any luck. If you see something that interests you, it might be so expensive that you have to put […]
3 ways to save on back to school expenses
“The second busiest retail season of the year, next to holiday shopping.” That’s what one National Retail Federation report had to say, noting that back-to-school expenses would hit a record high for the 2021-2022 school year, averaging $789.49 per child. That’s up from the average of $696.70 last year. If that number gives you […]
The Stimulus – Round 4
Will there be a fourth stimulus check sent out? A group of lawmakers is starting to call for the fourth round of stimulus checks, just as the final payments from the third round are starting to hit mailboxes. On March 30th, a few U.S. Senators wrote a letter asking President Biden to consider […]
Why is everything so much more expensive than it was a year ago?
Houses. Cars. Gas. Why is everything so much more expensive than it was a year ago? If you think you’re spending more on things like gas and food than you were at this time last year, you’re right. That’s because we seem to be reopening to a more expensive economy than the one that […]
Don’t let Amazon become Scam-azon
“There’s something wrong with your Amazon account.” It could be a suspicious purchase, a lost package, or an order they can’t fulfill. If you’ve received one of these calls and hung up, you did the right thing. Spam calls are running rampant right now from scammers pretending to be companies like Amazon and Apple trying […]
Five ways you can spring clean and make money
While your idea of fun probably isn’t cleaning out the garage, closets, and kitchen all weekend spring cleaning, as the weather warms up, can be shockingly refreshing. Not to mention, you could also make some money in the process and find some cool stuff. Did you know 78% of people get into spring cleaning […]