financial tips

There is a lot to know about finances. That’s why we have dedicated blogs about managing your finances, covering robust financial tools, ways to manage debt, and how to navigate milestone purchases.

Financial Tips & Advice

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Smart Black Friday Shopping Tips for 2024

The key to making the most of Black Friday offers is preparation, so we’ve rounded up some tips to help you stay on budget while maximizing your savings.

Protect Your Money: How to Freeze Your Credit

Have you ever gotten a letter saying your personal information was involved in a data breach? If so, you’re not alone—over 350 million people in the U.S. were affected in 2023!

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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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Introducing CardHub: A Better Way To Manage Your Cards

On Tuesday, November 7th, our existing Card Control feature within the mobile app will be replaced with a more-robust solution known as CardHub.

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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.

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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What is an HSA (Health Savings Account)?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.