Recent Blog Entries

The Big Freeze

August 15, 2019

How and When to Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit

University of Nebraska FCU named among the best credit unions in Nebraska by Forbes

July 9, 2018

Lincoln, Neb.—July 9, 2018 —The University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union (NUFCU) was named a Best Credit Union in Nebraska by Forbes in their first-ever ranking of “Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions”. The list was developed in partnership with market research firm Statista.

Statista surveyed more than 25,000 customers in the U.S. about their current and former banking relationships, ranking institutions based on overall recommendations and satisfaction as well as trust, terms and conditions, branch services, digital services and financial advice.

NE Credit Unions Top Forbes “Best-In-State Banks and Credit Unions”

July 6, 2018

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2018
Contact: Amy Shaw, Director - League Initiatives Nebraska Credit Union League
4885 South 118th Street, Suite 150
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 333-9331 or ashaw@nebrcul.org

Creative Ways to Save on Energy Costs

August 2, 2017

Are your summertime electricity bills astronomical? Check out our list of 10 creative ways to trim your bill in the summer and all year ’round!

1.) Plant trees
If your home has lots of west-facing windows, you’re likely getting loads of sunlight each afternoon, and that’s making your AC unit work harder. Lower your energy consumption by planting trees or large shrubs in front of some of those windows.

2.) Go solar

Back-To-School Savings

July 27, 2017

Q: Is there any way to get through the back-to-school season without spending a small fortune?

A: Back-to-school time is the second largest shopping season of the year. If all that spending makes your head pound, take heart. University of Nebraska FCU has your back! We’ll help you navigate it with your budget and sanity intact. Read on for 12 back-to-school saving tips.

1.) Do a house-wide sweep

Newlyweds: Don't Let Financial Stress Take The Cake

June 2, 2017

Of all the things to discuss before marriage, finances are the least exciting. Statistically, money is the top reason couples argue and financial arguments are among the top predictors of divorce.

So, how can you avoid becoming a statistic? Here are some ideas from the experts:

Talk To Each Other

Fidget Spinners: Harmless Fad or Mega Distraction?

May 23, 2017

Fidget spinners are everywhere. Initially marketed as a sensory toy, the hand-held gadget experienced a wild surge in popularity and, within days, became a must-have for every child and teenager across the county.

The basic fidget spinner is built with three prongs centered around a circle. Flick a prong, and the triangle shape spins, almost like a ceiling fan.

The toys don’t do anything too exciting, and yet the fidget spinner and its cousin, the fidget cube, now dominate 49 of the top 50 rankings on Amazon.

7 Bad Financial Habits you Need to Break Right Now

April 17, 2017

Human beings are habit-creating machines, craving any mental or physical shortcut that lets us focus on higher-level thoughts, such as what’s for lunch or developing theories about Netflix dramas.

Bad money habits are more difficult to steer out of than other automated behaviors like driving a car. Why? Financial peace of mind is a much more subtle reward than the satisfaction of navigating a half-ton piece of metal through city streets without death or injury.