Tips to Teach Children How to Save and Spend

It is essential to start teaching your child about good spending habits from an early age. Then, as they get older, they will utilize those tips and be able to make smart financial choices for their own families. It can be difficult for a child to understand the difference between cash and digital currency, but…

Money and Mental Health

For many people, the mere mention of the word “money” spurs feelings of stress and anxiousness. In fact, a Bankrate study of nearly 2,500 U.S. adults found that 70% of respondents feel stressed about their finances.  At the same time, living a financially responsible life can help one maintain optimal mental health. In observation of May being…

How to Stay on Budget During Inflationary Times

If you’ve been to a store lately, you know the cost of everything has increased. This is due to inflation, which is the rate of increase in prices over a given period. Inflation occurs when the supply of money grows too large relative to the size of an economy. When this happens, the unit value…

Sharefax Credit Union announces recipients of the 2023 Donald Jeffers Scholarships

For Immediate Release:  Monday April 24, 2023 – Cincinnati, Ohio – Sharefax Credit Union is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Donald Jeffers Scholarships. Jason Keith was awarded a $2,000 scholarship award. Miya Moore and Colton Ziegler were awarded $1,000 awards. Jason Keith is currently a student at University of Cincinnati College of…

Why Your Child Should Have a Savings Account

Kids these days are growing up with more access to financial products than ever before. From debit cards to mobile apps and specialty accounts, they have so many options when it comes to managing their money. In honor of Youth Month, let’s take a look at why it can be a good idea to open…

Financial Literacy Month

Financial literacy is the ability to understand and use financial skills, including responsible money management, budgeting, saving and investing for the future. Let’s take a deeper look at Financial Literacy Month along with some ways to become more financially literate for managing our money responsibly all year long.  The history of Financial Literacy Month In…

How To Get a Personal Loan From a Credit Union

If you’re looking to borrow a large amount of cash, a personal loan from a credit union can offer numerous advantages. These include affordable interest rates, flexible terms, and personalized service. As a result, you can have lower monthly payments and manageable loan conditions for your financial situation. Securing a personal loan from a credit…

Five Tips to Keep You on Track for Tax Season

Filing your taxes can be, well taxing, so it’s best to be as prepared as possible before the deadline. While it is true that most money-saving options to defer income or accelerate deductions are limited after Dec. 31, there are still many steps you can take to make your tax-filing experience less expensive and easier.…

Sharefax Credit Union appoints the new CEO – Todd Cain

For Immediate Release:  Thursday February 9, 2023 – Cincinnati, Ohio – The Board of Directors of Sharefax Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Cain as the credit union’s new President and CEO. Mr. Cain will succeed Art Kremer. Kremer will retire in April of 2023 after 44 years of distinguished service…

The retirement of Art Kremer

For Immediate Release:  Monday February 6, 2023 – Cincinnati, Ohio – Sharefax Credit Union announced the retirement of Art Kremer, our CEO and President since 2000.  Art has been a driving force for the past 44 years helping to make Sharefax one of the largest and most member focused credit unions in Greater Cincinnati.  Sharefax…