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Technology Loans for School and Hospital Employees

Foothill Credit Union is proud to offer technology loans to school and hospital employees.

Benefits of Online Banking for Busy Professionals

Busy people know that time is money. Online and mobile banking offer numerous ways to save you both, providing security and exceptional convenience.

Unique Foothill Credit Union Benefits for Healthcare Workers

Healthcare and hospital workers go above and beyond every day. And in today’s environment, they have been challenged in unimaginable ways. Nationwide, all of the work, dedication, and risk these heroes take on – day in and day out – has not gone unnoticed.

Not-Your-Grandma's First-Time Car Buying Guide

If you’re purchasing a car for the first time, you may have noticed that there’s a lot of information available, and a lot of opinions to go with it. It’s hard to know what information is useful, unhelpful, or just plain outdated.

Engaging Part-Time Summer Jobs for Teachers

During the summer months, many teachers are looking for different ways to keep their skill sets sharp and earn some extra money. To make your search a bit easier, we’ve compiled this list of part-time summer jobs for teachers.

Super Smart Ways To Buy A Car

Buying your first car is an exciting time in anyone’s life. It’s hard to compare the feeling of being handed the keys to your new car and then driving down the road for the first time as the owner.

Best Cars for First-Time Buyers

Buying a car is a major life decision. And if you’re a first-time buyer, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting one that fits your needs — but also one that is a wise financial choice.

Saving in Your 20's

Twentysomethings are known to live an expensive lifestyle, let me tell you something, we will not let FOMO – the “Fear of Missing Out” - get in the way of our finances!

4 Things You Should Know About Credit

Let’s be real, talking about your credit score can be a huge headache at times – “do this,” “don’t do that,” “that is going to hurt your score.”

Make Money Moves

I decided to make my resolution about how I handle money! I mean that’s a resolution everyone should make every year, and boy am I glad I did! Here are simple tips on what I did.

Beware of Payday Loans

A payday loan is a short-term loan, generally for $500 or less, that is typically due on your next payday. Payday loans generally have three features.

7 Banking Tips for Young Millennials

Once you start receiving your first paychecks after graduation, knowing how to spend or save your money wisely can be tough. While you may be able to do your banking with just a few taps on your phone, managing money well is much more complicated. Here are a few tips to help you get started.

0% Auto Loan Might Not Be the Best Deal

In seeking the best deal on your next car, you might've stumbled upon advertisements or offers to get a 0% interest auto loan. As great as this sounds, you may not save as much as you expect with this type of incentive.

The Best Way to Finance a New Car

So you've found your dream car, and now comes the hard part: paying for it. Most people don't have the means to pay cash for a new car. That's why there are alternatives for financing. Here's a primer.

10 Terms Every Homebuyer Should Know

Buying a home is a common undertaking for many Americans, but it's also one of the most complicated — not to mention costly — purchases adults will ever make. It's important to understand these 10 essential terms so you're ready to make smart decisions with your money.

First Job? Set Your Finances Up for Life

Landing that first job means having a regular influx of cash, but steady work alone doesn’t guarantee financial health. Here’s how to build the foundation for lifetime financial security.

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Foothill Credit Union is a full-service credit union with California branches in Arcadia, Covina and Glendora.