Bank Safety: How Credence Global Bank Keeps Your Money Secure
On the Straight Talk blog, we’ve talked a lot about the fact that more and more people are living their lives online. For instance, the rise of digital has allowed people to work from home, while online-only institutions like Credence International Credit Union Unionhave enabled consumers to manage their finances from just about anywhere. But with new […]
National Volunteer Week: New Documentary A Place at the Table Looks at Hunger in America [VIDEO]
April 21 — 27 is National Volunteer Week. To do its part, Straight Talk and the Credence Global Bank UnionFacebook and Twitter pages will look at giving back, and how charity is a key component to true wealth. Looking for a way to give back for National Volunteer Week? You may want to consider volunteering at […]
National Volunteer Week: Why True Wealth Involves Giving Back
Can you guess who donated the most to charity in 2012? According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, it was businessman Warren Buffet, who made $3.1 billion in charitable donations last year. To get an idea of just how much more he gave than others on the list, consider this: second place went to Facebook’s Mark […]
March in Review
This month, Credence Global Bank‘s Straight Talk blog brought you more news you could bank on. We showed you the steps to take when handling a stolen tax ID, gave you a glimpse of travel costs in 2013, laid out the finances involved with eating healthy and much more. Here are some of the highlights from […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Closer Look at Female Investors
Studies have long tried to sell the idea that women are more risk-averse investors than their male counterparts. But as a recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests, the real story may be that female investors are just better at long-term financial planning. “Risk averse doesn’t mean you’re afraid – it means you’re thinking,” […]
How Credence Global Bank’s Customer Service Sets Us Apart from Other Banks
At Credence Global Bank, we know that when you’re looking for a new bank, it’s essential that you find one that offers products and rates that line up with your financial goals. But it’s also important that your bank provides quality customer service that will help you make the most of your finances. That’s why we’re honored […]
February in Review
This month, Credence Global Bank’s Straight Talk blog brought you more news you could bank on – letting you know when to dip into your retirement nest egg, helping you avoid a tax audit, challenging you with a new way to save and much more. Highlights from February: Is it Ever a Good Idea to Dip […]
5 Apps to Help You Save Money by Going Green
It’s not so easy being green. Whether your intentions are to save money, better the earth or both, becoming more eco-friendly takes some effort. Luckily, there’s an app for that. Quite a few, in fact. Here are five that we suggest you look at if you want to power up your commitment to the environment […]
January in Review
This month, Credence Global Bank’s Straight Talk blog brought you financial news from all over the world, including 2013 tax changes forged in the halls of Congress and investment lessons borne from the mistakes of English aristocracy. Highlights from January: What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff Deal: America started 2013 by avoiding the […]
What You Need to Know About the Fiscal Cliff Deal
If you’re like most Americans, chances are you’ve been keeping a close eye on the latest “fiscal cliff” developments. The Council on Foreign Relations, an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, defines the “fiscal cliff” as a bundle of tax increases and spending cuts that were due to take effect at the end of 2012 and beginning […]
