Financial Education Archives at Columbia Credit Union

Columbia CU Blog

Building a solid financial foundation starts with smart saving, thoughtful planning, and good money habits. At Columbia Credit Union, we’re here to provide practical guidance and expert insights to help you make the most of your money. From budgeting strategies and savings tips to long-term financial planning, our blog offers the tools and knowledge you need to stay on track and reach your goals with confidence.

Don’t Get Scammed by Smishing

Smishing is a form of phishing that uses deceptive text messages to lure recipients into clicking malicious links.

Understanding Your Credit Score

Banks, credit card companies and other businesses use credit scores to estimate how likely you are to pay back money you borrow.

How to Create a Budget in 5 Steps

By tracking our spending and saving using these 5 steps, we can set ourselves up for a more stress-free financial lifestyle.

Home Mortgage Refinancing Basics

Take a look at some common reasons to refinance your loan and questions you should ask before you embark on your home refinancing journey.

The CARES Act Suspends Federal Student Loan Payments

If you have a federal student loan, the freeze will be applied automatically to eligible federal student loans for relief.

Skip the trip with Mobile Deposit

Skip the trip to the branch and deposit your checks from your mobile device with just a point and click.

Make budgeting easy with Money Management

Save, plan, or just get a better idea of where your money is going with Money Management.