Money
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Financial Tips & Advice
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You Can Learn & Earn Rewards With Zogo Financial Literacy App
Zogo makes learning about finances fun. As you progress through bite-size lessons you earn pineapples (XP) that can be redeemed for real gift cards. Get started today!
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Use Debit Card Round Up To Build Your Savings
Learn how Honor’s free Debit Card Round Up solution can help you build up your savings by rounding up a debit card transaction to the nearest dollar.
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What Is a Contactless Card & What Do I Need To Know?
Learn what a contactless card is, how it works, how to use it, and what the security benefits of contactless card payments are in this blog post.
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Six Ways To Manage Your Debt
Read tips about how Honor can help you create a budget, manage your loan payments, prepare for your financial future, and even start saving money.
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Five Smart Ways To Use Your Tax Refund Money
It’s important to prioritize how you spend your tax refund money, from paying off debt to building an emergency fund and much more.
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What Is a Money Market Account?
Money markets typically offer better rates than savings accounts, are great for short and long-term savers, and give you the flexibility of unlimited deposits and withdrawals.
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Four Easy Ways To Maximize Your Savings In 2023
Learn about short-term savings options like a checking account that earns interest or high yield money market, to long-term savings options like certificates of deposit (CDs).
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Auto Lease Buyout: How It Can Work For You
Learn what an auto lease buyout is, how it works, the benefits of it, and whether it might make sense for you to buy your vehicle lease out.
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Is a Balloon Mortgage The Right Choice For Me?
Balloon mortgages offer low rates in today’s real estate market. Read what a balloon mortgage is, how it works, and whether it is the best choice for you.
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What Is a Health Savings Account (HSA) & Do I Need One?
Learn how a Health Savings Account (HSA) can help you pay for certain healthcare costs, what the benefits are, who is eligible for one and how to open an HSA with Honor.
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How Honor Can Help You Buy And Protect a Recreational Vehicle
Honor Credit Union has low rates and flexible financing terms that can help you buy your recreational vehicle, and be sure to check out Honor Insurance.
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Your Guide To Short-Term Home Mortgage Loans
The most common term for a home loan is 30 years, but a short-term mortgage might be worth looking into depending on your circumstances.
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Why It’s a Good Idea To Open A Savings Account For Your Child
Starting a savings account at an early age can help your child learn more about money management, saving for the future, and other areas of personal finance.
Why An Honor Checking Account Makes Sense
From earning interest on your balance to access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs across the country, a free Honor checking account might be right for you.
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Should You Build Or Buy a House? Consider These Things
We’ve outlined the essential pros and cons to consider before purchasing, or building your new home so you can decide what’s most important to you.
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It’s Tax Time. Are You Ready To File?
We have eight tips to help you file your taxes, including what documents you need, when to file, discounts on filing, and more!
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How To Make Home Improvements On a Budget
You should keep certain things in mind when considering refinancing your mortgage, refinancing an auto loan, or using your credit card to pay for home improvements.
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3 Ways To Stick With Your New Year’s Resolution of Saving Money
Learn how to set a realistic savings goal, how to prioritize saving money, and how to choose the right account to build your savings throughout the year.
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Get Your End-of-Year Financial Health Checkup
From an overall budget review to managing debt, our partners at GreenPath Financial Wellness will review your financial fitness and provide steps for improvement.
Helpful Tips To Avoid Fraud During The Holiday Season
Check out a few tips to help keep your debit and credit card information safe, how to avoid money transfer scams, and advice about using public Wi-Fi when shopping.