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Simplify Budgeting with the 50/30/20 Approach
Budgeting can be tough, especially if debt has already started piling up — or the amount you think you’re spending doesn’t match up with your credit card statement. That’s why it can be helpful to start with a flexible framework that makes it easy to visualize your spending and saving habits, while still allowing you to have some fun with your money.
5 Steps to Furnish Your Dorm Room on a Budget
Dorm rooms are created with efficiency in mind: a place to sleep, a place to study and a place for your clothes. If you’re in the market for figuring out how to change things up, here are a few budget-minding ideas on how to do so!
10 Money-Saving Activities for Summer Fun
The summer months are the perfect time to try something different without breaking your budget. Warm weather lends itself to lots of outdoor activities that are often free or cheap. Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, lots of communities offer discounted activities for families to get out of the heat while still having fun.
Valentine's Day Budget Friendly Craft
Kids of all ages will enjoy creating a happy hedgehog craft with hearts, paint, pom poms, and our printable hedgehog template. Best of all it's budget friendly and you can easily adapt it to use items you already have at home.
Host Thanksgiving on a $50 budget
Thanksgiving Dinner for $50?! If this seems crazy, you may be surprised to learn a typical Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people in 2019 was just shy of $49.* The beauty of this meal is that while it seems rich and extravagant, the ingredients are simple, hearty, and easily feed a crowd. If the task of hosting falls to you this year, sticking to the menu below will keep your budget on track.
The tax filing deadline has changed- get special savings on TurboTax
Have you filed your taxes yet? In response to COVID-19, the IRS has extended the federal tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020.
File online and get your maximum refund plus special savings on TurboTax®
With TurboTax, you’ll get your biggest possible refund fast and your taxes done right. Plus, credit union members save up to $20 on TurboTax federal products, all through tax season.
Stay safe. Stay connected.
Our lobbies are open by appointment only, but all drive-thrus remain fully accessible and ready to serve your banking needs. To help slow the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), here are the safest ways you can access your money, manage your accounts, apply for a loan, and even deposit checks without coming inside a branch.
When getting to the branch is tough sledding
Between the snow, shopping, traveling, taste testing the Christmas cookies, and more snow, swinging by the branch can be hard. Thankfully, our mobile check deposit feature is easy.
Plan ahead for the holiday budget crunch
Every year, millions of Americans celebrate the holidays with traditions such as throwing parties and buying gifts for family and friends. Unfortunately, many also participate in a tradition that lands them in debt -- spending more than they can afford.This year, break the buy-now, worry-later habit by creating -- and sticking to -- a special holiday spending plan. It won’t take long, and you’ll still be able to spread cheer without completely draining your wallet.
Earn 4.00% APY interest on your checking account balance
LMCU’s 4% Max Checking account is the nation’s number one checking account.** Earn up to $600 per year! (That’s 140 scoops of ice cream!) Plus access to over 55,000 free ATMs. Best of all, it’s free! No minimum account balance and no monthly fees.
Skip the trip with mobile check deposit
Conveniently located on the main menu of our mobile app, mobile check deposit is just as secure as coming into a branch, and it’s even easier than taking a selfie.
Appointment scheduling is now available
Skip the line and schedule an appointment with us in advance. Whether you’re opening a new account, applying for a loan, or servicing an existing account, just go to LMCU.org and click Schedule an Appointment.
At Tax Season, We All Hope for a Refund
If you have a refund coming you may consider putting your tax return into LMCU’s 3% Max Checking - the nation’s number one checking account**. You could earn up to $450 over the next year in interest.
Keep Track of How Much Joy You’re Spreading (and Spending)
‘Tis the season for giving…and giving…and giving. And all that giving can be hard to keep track of. Don’t worry, our budget tool located within Online Banking can help. Here are just a few of the features:
Fun Games. Smart Money Skills.
Help your child build confidence with money through interactive games that teach saving, spending, budgeting, and goal setting in a fun and engaging way. It's an easy way to introduce lifelong financial habits while keeping learning exciting.
