Some recent surveys have shown that many homebuyers express regret. Research from Zillow, for example, showed that 75% of homebuyers wish they had done at least one thing differently. About one-third regret buying a home that needs more work or maintenance than they originally expected. And one-quarter wish they would have purchased in a different area. But don’t panic. Getting through the process...

Anyone who has ever lost sleep over credit card bills or stock market shake-ups knows that money is so much more than just a set of numbers on a screen. Money, or a lack of it, can be fraught with emotions that – in some cases – lead to health issues including anxiety and depression. A 2022 survey on money and mental health from Bankrate and Psych Central showed that a large number of Americans...

Whether or not you usually hire a tax pro to prepare your return, it pays to be prepared ahead of time. (After all, the more time your tax preparer has to spend making sense of your financial records, the more money you’ll owe for their labor.) And many tax preparers charge more the closer it gets to April 15, which is why it’s vital to start early and gather your materials well before the filing...

Meet Quinn. She’s 34, and a Director of Communications for a medium-sized accounting firm in Denver. Quinn lives in RINO, has two Labradors (Sadie and Harper) and she loves her Visa Signature® card from Credit Union of Colorado. Quinn is savvy when it comes to card shopping. She knows she could find comparable cards at bigger banks, but she appreciates the commitment CUofCO makes to her community...

Dear Members, During the past few days there has been uncertainty in the financial system resulting from questionable business decisions made by Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. These failures resulted from insufficient risk management practices at these institutions and are not systemic issues that will impact Credit Union of Colorado. Credit Union of Colorado’s balance sheet is strong...

The holiday season is full of joy and celebration, and - if we’re being honest - sometimes a little too much spending. Between gifts, travel, and festive gatherings, it’s easy for holiday cheer to turn into a financial headache once the new year rolls around. If your credit card balance is higher than you’d like or minimum payments feel overwhelming, you might be searching for a solution. Use...

It's filing season and many taxpayers are counting the days until they receive their tax refund. But they’re not the only ones anticipating a financial windfall. Scammers are expecting a bank account boost of their own. Bad actors aim to pocket the money you overpaid in taxes from the previous year and treat themselves at your expense. Crooks, posing as IRS employees, use a variety of methods to...

If your vehicle is stolen or totaled, our Guaranteed Asset Protection can give you added peace of mind. GAP pays the difference between your auto insurance’s settlement and the remaining loan amount (directly related to the vehicle purchase), up to the maximums allowed by the Credit Union and/or the state.

Temperatures are on the rise, and so are summertime scams. While you’re enjoying a friendly cookout or relaxing by the pool, crooks are putting in extra hours devising schemes to separate you from your money. But you can avoid getting burned — no sunscreen required. Protect yourself by staying alert to these common warm weather scams. 1. Travel Scams Snagging a deep discount on a vacation rental...