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30+ Credit Unions You Can Join from Anywhere in the U.S. (2025 Guide)

Looking for a credit union you can join nationwide? Discover 30+ credit unions with open eligibility—no matter where you live. Learn how to join with just a small deposit or donation.

July 8, 2025

Resources

30+ Credit Unions You Can Join from Anywhere in the U.S. (2025 Guide)

Looking for a credit union you can join nationwide? Discover 30+ credit unions with open eligibility—no matter where you live. Learn how to join with just a small deposit or donation.

July 8, 2025

Product Reviews

Premier America Premier Plus Checking Review: 3.75% APY, Early Pay & ATM Rebates

Discover Premier America’s Premier Plus Checking with 3.75% APY, early direct deposit, and $20/month ATM fee rebates. Read our full review to see if it fits your banking needs.

June 10, 2025

Budgeting and Saving

Tax Day is coming!

Here's how to prepare for this unholy day (though for some, that refund feels like Christmas!)

January 24, 2025

Money Psychology

How Do You Deal with Financial Anxiety?

Finances are one of the single biggest contributors to anxiety. Sure, being good with money can help ease this - but here are some ways to deal with your anxiety overall.

January 24, 2025

Budgeting and Saving

How to Have More "Happy" Than "Unhappy" Spend

Rather than labeling your spending as "good" or "bad", giving things a moral label, we prefer to use the terms "happy" and "unhappy" spend. Is getting your daily coffee "bad" according to what some financial advisors might say? Sure. But perhaps that's a non-negotiable in your budget. Let's find the things that are negotiable and cut them out.

January 24, 2025

Budgeting and Saving

I’m Getting Married - How Do I Talk About Finances With My Fiancé?

Is it too late that we haven't spoken about money yet? How do I do it and how do I make sure we're on the same page?

January 24, 2025

Increasing Credit Score

How to Build Credit without a Credit Card

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about building credit without credit.

January 24, 2025

Credit Cards/Personal Loans

Debt Snowball: How to Stay Motivated While Paying Off Debt

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about the Debt Snowball method.

January 24, 2025

Credit Cards/Personal Loans

What is Yo-Yo Debt?

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about debt that keeps coming back.

January 24, 2025

Investing and Building Wealth

Should You Invest or Pay Off Debt First? Here's How to Decide.

Wondering whether to invest or pay off debt first? Learn how to prioritize high-interest debt, build emergency savings, and make smart investing decisions based on your goals and risk tolerance.

May 28, 2025

Side Hustles/Income

Top 10 Free Side Hustles

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about free side hustles

January 24, 2025

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