Summer can be the beginning of a season of a major life change; like household moves and weddings; purchasing that boat you’ve been eyeing and of course a vacation.

Before you start swiping the plastic for everything, Listerhill recommends considering a personal loan to stay within your budget. We have outlined seven ways to responsibly use a personal loan this summer.

The last year has been tough on everyone. Many have been forced to use savings to make ends meet. If you've used up your emergency funds to survive prolonged unemployment, an unexpected large expense or a medical emergency, or you're just starting to build savings from scratch, we have some tips for you.

As a recent college grad, you are excited to start a new chapter of life and jump into the future. You have worked for four years to finally get your degree. By the time you start your new job, there will be a debt owed for thousands of dollars.

The average American between the ages of 35 and 44 has just over $22,000 saved for retirement. For people who are entering their prime earning years, this is far too low. If you want to retire at age 65 and live on $50,000 a year, you’ll need about 15 times that much, assuming you live to the average age of 72. For most Americans, retirement seems like an always-distant horizon. They can always see it, but they never quite have enough money to reach it. As a result, they end up working long into their 70s.

When you opened your first account with Listerhill Credit Union, you deposited a small amount into your savings for which has stayed locked into that account ever since. This deposit represents a share of ownership, giving you rights and privileges as an owner of the credit union. One of those rights is a vote to elect the Board of Directors, your representatives, at the Annual Meeting.

Congress recently passed legislation for a $1.9 trillion COVID-relief bill. We have compiled a list including all the details of the latest CARES Act that you need to know.

It is no secret that weddings can cost quite a bit, especially for twenty- and thirty-somethings who might still be carrying college debt and are probably at the starting end of their earning potential. It should come as no surprise, then, that more than half of newly married couples are still paying off debt from their special day years after the honeymoon is over. This doesn’t mean you need to give up your dream wedding! By planning ahead, choosing wisely and prioritizing what’s truly important, you can say, “I Do,” without stressing over wedding costs. 

It’s that time of year again! Whether you choose to do it alone, use a tax-prep computer program or hand it all over to an accountant, begin by checking out our handy list of common mistakes people make on their taxes.

A financial power of attorney is a document that gives someone else the power to make financial decisions for you. If you create a financial POA, you might be referred to as the principal and the person you appoint to take care of your finances is officially your agent. Here are the answers to all of the questions you may have about a financial POA. 

First-time home buying can be a confusing process to navigate. You may have heard that grants can help you to cover some of the costs. Grants are one of the many benefits available to first-time homebuyers that make costs a little easier to manage. Still, many people are left wondering: Just how do I get a first-time home-buyer grant?