With the recent liquidity issues of some larger banks over the past few weeks, I want to assure you that credit unions are not at the same risk of collapse as these banks. No credit unions have failed as a result of the recent occurrences you have heard about in the banking industry. Deposits in … Continued

Save the date for the Guardian Credit Union Annual Member Meeting. The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday June 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Nomination and election of Directors The election of directors to the Board of Directors will be held during the Annual Member Meeting. In 2023, there are two three-year terms open … Continued

We’ve talked about ways to save money a handful of times on our blog, but we decided to switch things up a little bit this time for America Saves Week. There are tons of unique and obscure ways to save cash, so check out some of these ways below.   Collect spare change in a … Continued

When you think of Valentine’s Day, many things come to mind: flowers, chocolates, and maybe even a romantic movie or dinner.  However, one theme unites all these ideas: love. One thing that isn’t typically associated with love that sometimes doesn’t get enough of it is our finances. Here are a few ways to show your … Continued

January is Financial Wellness Month, and as the first month of the year, it’s the perfect time to get your financial affairs in order. There are a handful of steps you can take to improve your financial situation in the new year, so let’s learn a little more about those below. Budget – Ensuring you … Continued

The end of the year is almost here, and with that, a new season is on the horizon: tax season. Now is a great time to get your taxes in order so here are a handful of tips and rule changes to help you prepare before the new year.   Taxpayers should check if their … Continued

The end of Thanksgiving signals the beginning of a new season for many: the shopping season. With holidays like Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday all falling in a four-day span, there’s no shortage of these shopping holidays where you can snag deals for both yourself and for potential gifts for the upcoming … Continued

It’s that time of the year again: Guardian’s Seasons of Giving!   Every year, Seasons of Giving provides Guardian the opportunity to assist members and their families in need. We’ve been able to help a handful of families every year by supplying items like food, coats, boots, toys, and other items they could otherwise not … Continued

With the ways fraudsters get their hands on your money always changing, it pays to stay on top of these methods to ensure your financial safety. The advancement of technology has opened new doors for criminals to steal from you, but many are still implementing physical methods of theft to con you out of your … Continued

What is a signature loan? – A signature loan is a type of personal loan that someone can receive without having to leverage their home or other personal assets as collateral. Sometimes called a “good faith loan,” a signature loan gets its name because all it takes is a person’s signature to secure it. How … Continued