Homeowners Insurance 101
For most people, their home is their most important (and expensive) asset. You want to protect it at all costs. This need is where homeowners insurance comes into play. Continue reading
Year: 2023
Safety Features That Lower Car Insurance
Car manufacturers are always looking for new ways to make your driving experience better. That’s why with every new car model comes new or improved technology that makes life on the road more convenient or safer. Continue reading
Smishing: What you need to know.
Be mindful of suspicious activity through SMS (short message services) to safeguard your sensitive information. Continue reading
1st Advantage Foundation Supports Norfolk Naval Base Baby Shower
The 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union Foundation was honored to support over 100 families during the Norfolk Naval Base Baby Shower in April. The Foundation donated 40 goodie bags for the event. Each bag contained diapers, wipes, and other various baby items. Continue reading
ATM Security: What is ATM Skimming?
Be mindful of suspicious activity around ATMs to safeguard your sensitive information. Continue reading
6 Steps to Transfer Your Credit Card Balance
When you carry high-interest credit card debt, you might feel like you’re tied to it until you can pay it off in full or qualify for an interest rate reduction. Continue reading
Home Inspection FAQ
What is a home inspection and what does it include? Continue reading
Free Financial Checkups
Has inflation stressed your budget? Having a financial plan in place with clear, specific goals in mind is a recipe for success and a major contributing factor for achieving financial wellness. Continue reading
Sweat Equity
In terms of real estate, “sweat equity” is understood as value-enhancing improvements made by homeowners. These improvements might be made to increase the immediate value of the home for re-sale, or to increase the usability, enjoyability, and value of the home to the owners as they live there. Continue reading
A well maintained lawn can add to your home value.
According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), a well maintained lawn and landscape can add 5 to 7 percent to a property’s value. Continue reading