In honor of “Cut Your Energy Costs Day” we decided our next blog post for the “This New House” series would be all about how to cut your energy bill! Especially in winter, energy bills skyrocket. It’s difficult to maintain a low energy bill considering Christmas lights, hosting holiday events, less sunlight and wanting to keep warm, so we put … Read more
It’s been a busy 2017! In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we’ve put together a blog series highlighting 80 different products, services, events, giveaways and sponsorships that took place in 2017. If you missed the first 65 items, head to our blog page to read them! 66. Home Shows – Educators attends area home shows at different events and venues to provide information … Read more
It’s been a busy 2017! In celebration of our 80th anniversary, we’ve put together a blog series highlighting 80 different products, services, events, giveaways and sponsorships that took place in 2017. If you missed the first 50 items, head to our blog page to read them! 51. Panther Prowl – On October 7, Educators staff ran the photo booth at the end … Read more
Although obvious to many, the water bill for my new house was the last thing on my mind. Buying my first house at 23 years old, there was a lot I didn’t know and how to find my water bill and pay it was beyond me. I moved into my new house this March and just recently realized I was … Read more
Here’s the latest This New House installment from Rick Growing up, I lived in a ceiling fan-free household and was always kind of fascinated by them when I would see them at friend’s houses. I was always afraid of the fan crashing down or somehow my head getting up high enough where I would accidentally make contact with the blades … Read more
You may have seen the Educators Credit Union interactive trailer at Jazz in the Park in Milwaukee, our home office in Mount Pleasant or at the Racine Lighthouse Run, but if not, we have the scoop for you! If you aced the hole-in-one mini golf course, you were then entered into a raffle for a pack of Summerfest tickets and … Read more
Educators Credit Union’s “What’s Your Score?” program is a complimentary and excellent way to check up on your credit score. If you are a member, you can come into any branch to sit down with a member finance representative to pull a soft hit on your credit so you can look for ways to improve or maintain your score. This … Read more
When winter finally breaks, springtime is about growth and change. That should be the case for your life as well. Educators Credit Union wants to help you improve your situation this spring by making sure you are getting the financing you need and want. Tired of driving that same old car? Educators can provide the money you need to get … Read more
You have found a house your really like, and your next step is submitting the offer. Start with a low amount and be willing to accept the fact that the owner could refuse it and not even offer a counter offer. That’s fine. There are thousands of other listings that could interest you. And don’t forget, the seller could be … Read more
To say buying a home is a big investment is kind of an understatement. Your home could make or break your financial status for the foreseeable future. Just ask anyone that had to suffer through the mortgage crisis where people losing their homes became the norm. When it comes time to buy a home, the more research, knowledge and information … Read more
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