All You Need to Know About Money Market Accounts

At Sharefax Credit Union, we offer our members a wide variety of financial products and services to help you manage, save and grow your money. Whether you’re new to the world of banking and in the process of opening your first accounts, or you’re a seasoned saver looking for a new place to grow your…

SEE HER SPOTLIGHT WITH JULIE MARTIN

Written by Emily Berry When I asked people to describe Julie Martin, many people described her to be helpful, knowledgeable, patient, kind, and considerate. They’re not wrong. She’s been a part of Sharefax for nearly thirteen years and so many people, co-workers and members alike, will be very sad to see her retire on April…

7 Ways To Stop Worrying And Love Your Mortgage

Every corner of the personal finance world seems to hammer home the same point: Debt is the wealth killer. Debt is the single greatest threat to your retirement planning, college savings and financial independence. Except, as it turns out, there is one kind of debt that defies all of these rules: mortgages. Money you owe…

Beware of Mortgage Closing Scams

Purchasing a new home is a major endeavor that can take months to complete while involving several important steps. There’s money to be paid, forms to fill out and sensitive information to share. Unfortunately, scammers know this well, so they’re out to hijack the most crucial part of the process: the closing. Closing on a…

How do I Prepare My Teen for Their First Job?

Q: My teen started looking for their first official job and, as their parent, I’d love to help them through this process. How can I prepare my teen for their first job? A: You sound like an involved, responsible and caring parent. Preparing your teen for their first job will help ensure their foray into the working…

Tax tips for 2024

For many people, filing a tax return each year is a dreaded chore. It doesn’t have to be. A little preparation and knowledge can ensure you file on time and take advantage of any credits anddeductions that will lower your tax bill. The average 2023 refund was $3,167, according to the IRS, and you may…

Book Review: Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life

Title: Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life Author: Steven Bartlett Hardcover: 368 pages Publisher: Portfolio Publishing Date: Aug. 29, 2023 Who is this book for?  What’s inside this book? 4 lessons you’ll learn from this book: 4 questions this book will answer for you What people are saying about this book:  “Weaving the latest research,…

Book Review: No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life 

Title: No Worries: How to Live a Stress-Free Financial Life  Author: Jared Dillian Hardcover: 260 pages Publisher: Harriman House Publishing Date: Jan. 23, 2024 Who is this book for?  What’s inside this book? 4 lessons you’ll learn from this book:   4 questions this book will answer for you:   What people are saying about this book:  “In a world that embraces…

Book Review: How to Make a Few Billion Dollars 

Title: How to Make a Few Billion Dollars  Author: Brad Jacobs Hardcover: 272 pages Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Publishing Date: Jan. 15, 2024 Who is this book for?  What’s inside this book? 4 lessons you’ll learn from this book:   4 questions this book will answer for you:   What people are saying about this book:  “A compelling playbook by one of…

Preventing Elder Fraud and Financial Exploitation

Seniors are the fastest growing population segment in Ohio and the Scripps Gerontology Center projects more than 1 in 4 Ohioans will be age 60 and older by 2025. Unfortunately, that growth has contributed to high rates of fraud and financial exploitation targeting the elderly in our state.   The national rate of elder financial…