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May 5, 2021
by: Emilee Shostrom

3 reasons a credit union is the best choice for your next auto loan

Are you looking at purchasing a new or used vehicle? Here are three reasons why a credit union is the best choice for your next loan:

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March 25, 2021
by: Emilee Shostrom

Important Things to Consider When Purchasing a Vehicle

If you are in the market for a vehicle, there are several factors to consider when making your decision. Should you buy new or used? How important is reliability and safety to you? How much vehicle space do you need? Let’s break down the options:

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February 17, 2021
by: Emillee Shostrom

3 Suggestions of How to Use Your Tax Refund

We are in the midst of tax season, which means a tax refund could be coming your way! You may be wondering how to use your refund if you receive one. Should you pay off debt? What about saving for a big expense? Should you put it towards retirement? Here are a few suggestions of what to do with your tax refund this year*:

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January 14, 2021
by: Guest

Should You Think About Changing Financial Professionals?

You rely on your financial professional to provide experience and expertise to help develop a practical financial plan for you, manage debt and establish an emergency fund, weather market volatility, create a budget, grow your assets, save for the life you want, and invest and plan for retirement — and more.

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December 7, 2020
by: Guest

Why Should You Work With a Financial Professional?

Financial professionals go by many names: personal financial advisor, investment consultant, financial planner, financial coach…you can probably come up with at least a few more. Their varying backgrounds and credentials come with different designations and titles. And there are at least as many reasons to work with a financial professional as there are ways to call them.

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November 20, 2020
by: Emilee Shostrom

3 Tips to Avoid Holiday Spending Regret

Spending money during the holiday season can be a rush of adrenaline when imagining how much your loved one will enjoy the gift you just bought for them. But sadly, that feeling goes away in January, when you might question if you should have purchased that gift or spent that much. Kohler Credit Union is here to offer a few tips to avoid any spending regret you might have after the joy of the holidays wears off:

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November 17, 2020
by: Emilee Shostrom

Benefits of Refinancing your Auto Loan

Navigating a new auto loan can be confusing, let alone considering options to refinance. Do you have questions about refinancing an auto loan? We want to help! Our Consumer Relationship Manager, Josh MacDonald, breaks down common FAQs on refinancing:

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October 14, 2020
by: Guest Blogger

Why choose a Credit Union?

Thursday, October 15th is International Credit Union Day, so we want to share a few of the many reasons why you should choose a credit union.

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October 5, 2020
by: Emilee Shostrom

Tips for Saving Money on Your Utility Bill

Fall brings beautiful colors, apple orchards, pumpkin patches, delicious food, and spending time with the ones you love. But it also brings up the age-old question: when should I switch from A/C to heat? We asked a local expert, Full Service Heating & Air Conditioning, to find out more and discover ways to save money on utilities in the winter.

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June 4, 2020

3 Credit Tips During Uncertain Times

The current nationwide environment is full of unknowns and undoubtedly has had an impact on many people’s lives and finances. Now more than ever, it is important for people to take some extra time to monitor and protect their credit.

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