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Saving isn’t just about setting money aside—it’s about making your money work for you. At Columbia Credit Union, we’re here to help you develop smart saving habits and build a financial future with confidence. Whether you’re growing an emergency fund, saving for a big purchase, or planning for long-term goals, our blog offers practical tips and strategies to help you make the most of your savings.

Happy Holidays from Columbia Credit Union President & CEO Lindsey Salvestrin

Watch our President and CEO Lindsey Salvestrin deliver a holiday message thanking our members for a wonderful year.

Budget-Friendly Meal Planning for Thanksgiving and Beyond

Try these meal planning strategies to serve up great food without overspending during this year’s holiday season.

Don’t Let Your FSA Haunt You: Use it Before it Disappears

As the year-end nears, don’t forget: many of those FSA dollars expire soon. If you don’t use them, it could cost you real cash.

5 Back-to-School Budgeting Tips

Check out these five smart back-to-school budgeting strategies to help you prepare for the school year ahead.

6 Summer Savings Tips to Holiday Smarter

From keeping cooling bills down to planning fuel-efficient getaways, we’ve got the 6 tips you need to know to save this summer.

5 Budgeting Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Money

Give yourself a solid financial foundation with these 5 budgeting tips for getting the most out of your money.

Incentivize Chores to Create a Financial Education with Fern

Read our guide to learn how to use Fern to help kids earn, save, and spend wisely—building smart money habits that last a lifetime.

How to Make a Habit Out of Earning and Saving

By integrating the right financial products into your daily life, you can build a solid foundation that reduces stress, increases confidence, and puts you in control of your future.

Building Smart Money Habits with Your Kids

Learn how to teach kids smart money habits by setting family financial goals, building budgeting skills, and making saving fun.

How to Manage Debt So It Doesn’t Manage You

You can learn how to manage debt so it doesn’t manage you by looking at where your money is going and how to optimize your finances.

couple enjoying the holidays after saving with a balance transfer

Making a Balance Transfer a Savings Resolution

Put low-rate resolutions into your savings roadmap with a fee-free balance transfer to your Columbia Credit Union credit card.

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