Geneva is the Marketing & Events Coordinator at Ideal Credit Union. She has been an employee for Ideal CU for more than 20 years. Her key role is to connect with members in the community about Ideal CU through different platforms.

Some of Geneva’s hobbies include finding recipesand testing them out for her family, watching her three children play ALL the sports, and of course binge watching her favorite shows.

6 Financial Lessons You Can Learn from Basketball

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With March Madness coming up,  let’s review some financial lessons we can all learn from the iconic sport of basketball.

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Should I Finance a Large Purchase?

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“Buy today with no money down and zero interest!”

You’ve seen the ads when shopping for large purchases like furniture. They offer you the option of spreading your purchase over several months or years, with a zero-percent interest plan. To buy it, you may need to enroll in a payment plan; sign up for their credit card; or open an unaffiliated credit card offering an introductory no-interest period. It sounds like a fantastic deal—but is it? Here are the possible pitfalls of this route and the surprising benefits of financing a large purchase under the right circumstances.

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Creating a Strong PIN (Personal Identification Number)

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Did you know that a strong PIN (Personal Identification Number) can keep hackers from breaking into your accounts? Here are 5 easy tips to help you create strong passwords:

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5 Ways to Trim Your Fixed Expenses

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When trying to trim a monthly budget, most people don’t even consider their fixed expenses; however, with just a bit of effort and research, most of these costs can be reduced. Here are five ways to trim your fixed expenses.

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