



Welcome To Making Money Prosper
At every stage in life, we all need a routine checkup for our financial health. That is why we’ve launched Making Money Prosper! This blog is dedicated to you, our PEFCU members. We’re here to help you live your best financial life by teaching you to successfully save, invest, and manage your money. Adulting can be hard–we get it! We want you to find success through all of life’s stages: like purchasing your first car, traveling the world, planning for retirement, and everything in between. At PEFCU, our goal is to educate you and your family about your personal finances…
Savers vs. Spenders: Finding the Right Balance
Savers vs. Spenders: Finding the Right Balance When it comes to money, most people tend to fall into one of two camps. You probably recognize the two types immediately. There’s a coworker who quietly maxes out their retirement contributions, keeps a healthy emergency fund, and rarely makes impulse purchases. Then there’s the friend who celebrates every raise with a new gadget, weekend trip, or expensive night out. While both people might earn roughly the same paycheck, their financial lives look completely different. Some people struggle because they spend too much and can never seem to get ahead. Others save aggressively but constantly turn down experiences they can afford. The real goal is not to choose between saving and spending. It’s learning how to…
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