Back to School Savings Tips
Did you know that parents will spend almost $670 to get one child ready for school this year, according to the National Retail Federation's annual survey? (from Bankrate.com) How can you save money on back to school purchases? Here are…
Do you overspend? See How Most American's Overspend!
The first rule of personal finance is to spend less than you earn. Pretty simple, right? Unfortunately, this basic rule can be difficult to follow. It takes discipline. Here are some tips to help you reduce spending. Day after day,…
Looking for Financial Freedom? Here's 5 strategies to follow starting today!
At New Dimensions FCU we want to be a trusted financial partner. We want to assist you toward financial fortitude — whether through providing the best rates, products, and services, or by offering sound advice on proven budgeting and saving…
Your Resource for Financial Literacy…
Financial literacy, simply put, is the understanding of credit and debt management. Sounds easy enough, but without the knowledge necessary to apply sound financial decisions into the choices we make every day, a financial crisis could happen. At New Dimensions…
Teach Your Little Owls to Fly With Money Talks
The first step to teaching your kids about money is talking about money. “The most effective way to teach is by having frequent discussions and don’t ever lecture,” said Ted Beck, president and chief executive of the National Endowment for Financial…
Tips for Teens
Let's face it - teenagers have a lot on their plates these days. If you or someone you know is a teenager, you know that teens are busy with their schoolwork, after-school jobs, socializing with friends, extracurricular activities, and preparing…
Kids' Corner
At New Dimensions, we believe it is never too early to start teaching your children good savings habits. That is why we are pleased to include the Monty Moose Youth Savings Program in our offerings. There are many ways that…
Choosing an IRA
Traditional and Roth IRAs are personal savings plans that allow you to keep more money for yourself and pay less to Uncle Sam. When choosing between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA, the question to ask yourself is: Do…