5 Investing Ideas to Help Prepare for Your Future

Managing your finances: How Credit Unions Can Help

Investing can be one of the most effective ways to build wealth and secure your financial future. However, with so many investment options available, knowing where to start or how to diversify your portfolio can be overwhelming. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just getting started, here are a few investing ideas designed to…

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Home Equity Financing: How Credit Unions Can Make It Easier

Home Equity Loans

The housing market has seen significant fluctuations over the past few years, with home values rising substantially in many neighborhoods. This has left homeowners sitting on considerable equity, potentially unlocking financial opportunities they might not know they had. Among the financial institutions offering these products, credit unions stand out for their ability to make home…

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How Does Getting a Home Equity Loan Work

Maybe you have some major home renovation projects on tap this spring now that the weather is improving. Perhaps you’re wanting to pay for your child’s upcoming college tuition. With summer vacation on the horizon, this could be an opportune time to consolidate your debt.  No matter which of these options pertains to you, getting…

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What Credit Score is Needed for a Mortgage Loan?

Do you want to be among the approximately 65 percent of people in the U.S. who are homeowners? More than half of your fellow California citizens own a home.  There are numerous benefits to homeownership. Among the advantages are these:  Building Equity — Equity is the amount of value you have in a given asset. …

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Message to our members

In light of recent events concerning large banking institutions, we want to assure you, our members, that California Community remains financially sound.  Our Capital Ratio, the measure of our financial strength, remains above the level required by federal regulators to be “well capitalized”. Your shares with CACCU are insured at $500,000.00.  The National Credit Union…

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What is a Personal Loan Used For?

Home Equity Loans

If you find yourself needing to take out a personal loan, you’re not alone. More than 22 million Americans have a personal loan as of the third quarter of 2022, an increase from 19.9 million people in late 2021.  Personal loans are the fastest-growing debt category, according to a 2019 Experian study. The largest portion…

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Can You Spend a Personal Loan on Anything?

A personal loan can come in handy for many different reasons. You may need to pay for a home repair, or consolidate your debt, etc. And applying for a loan is often a more practical way to access funds in a hurry than simply saving money over a protracted period of time.  A personal loan…

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Car Loan Rules

What are the rules for car loans? The most fun and exciting part of purchasing a new or used car is the time leading up to the buying as you ponder which vehicle you’ll want. You give lots of thought to the design, the aerodynamics, the color, roominess, and the horsepower. You’ll also think about…

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How Do Auto Loans Work?

If you are like many other car buyers, you will probably be planning to apply for a loan. Auto loans are almost the only way to be able to afford to purchase a car these days, as vehicle costs have soared in the past few years. For example, the average price for a new vehicle…

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Recession Ahead

Q: How can I prepare for a recession? A: Taking steps to improve your financial health in case of a recession is a smart move. Here’s how to prepare yourself and your finances. Take stock of your financial reality Before you actually make any financial changes, ask yourself these questions: What’s the total of my monthly income?…

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