The Summit Blog

Insights and tips to help you with your finances, plus information from The Summit’s community partners.

Which card is best for you: debit card or credit card?

Card Choices: Debit or Credit

December 11, 2020

Should you get a debit card, credit card or both? We can help.

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Be smart about holiday shopping with your credit card.

Be Smart When Buying Gifts for the Holidays

December 11, 2020

Being smart with your card now will be a gift when the bill comes.

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Should I Transfer My Credit Card Balance

Should I Transfer My Credit Card Balances?

December 3, 2020

Find out if transferring balances is for you.

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Starting Out: How to Build Your Financial Safety Net

Getting Started: Establishing a Financial Safety Net

November 30, 2020

In case of a financial emergency, having a financial safety net can be a lifesaver.

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Holiday Budgeting

2020’s Holiday Must-Have

November 20, 2020

Get help with your holiday spending with this budgeting worksheet.

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Scam Alert from The Summit Federal Credit Union

Financial Scams Are Becoming More Common, Especially This One

November 6, 2020

Stay aware to protect yourself from financial scams.

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cat in tree

Home is Where the Cat is

October 29, 2020

Home is where the cat is: house hunting with cats in mind.

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kid with halloween basket

Simple Ideas for Distanced Halloween Trick-or-Treating

October 26, 2020

Simple ideas for distanced Halloween trick-or-treating that’s as fun and spooky as ever.

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cat with ghost

Make a Happy Halloween Ghost

October 13, 2020

Celebrate October with this Halloween ghost craft from The Summit FCU.

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credit score gauge

Debt: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

September 30, 2020

What is the difference between bad debt and good debt?

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ordering food online

Parents: You’ve thought about money for college. Now, think about money at college.

September 2, 2020

To give students a way to make purchases at college, parents typically choose either a debit card or credit card.

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woman using calculator and laptop

Three Reasons Why Making a Budget Can Make Sense for You

August 20, 2020

Three reasons why making a budget can make sense for you.

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