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Saving for a vacation can be fun and exciting, allowing you to plan and look forward to a much-needed break from your daily routine. However, it can also be challenging, especially if you have other financial responsibilities or a limited budget. With careful planning and discipline, you can set aside money for your dream vacation and make it a reality.

Life is full of unexpected expenses, bills, and other financial obligations that can be overwhelming. Maintaining a healthy financial situation can be difficult if you're not careful. As such, budgeting is one of the most important tools for improving your financial situation.

With the holiday season in full swing, people everywhere are focused on participating in seasonal festivities, spending time with their loved ones, and shopping for gifts. While this tends to be the most exciting time of the year, the risk of fraud and scammers is exceedingly common.

BFCU Member Stephanie Villegas-Hoag served 8 years in the military after joining ROTC in College. She would spend her first 3 years as a military nurse before being part of the all female unit, the Cultural Support Team. She now is part of the Boston Police Department and is stationed in Dorchester.

This Veteran's Day we are thanking BFCU members for their service while sharing their stories. This week we spot light Marine Corporal, Kenneth Moore who joined the army a month before September 11th, 2001.

A home equity loan is a type of loan that you can take out using your house as collateral. Home equity is the difference between how much your home is worth on the market and how much you still owe on your mortgage.

Are you looking to buy your first house in MA? There are many things to consider before you take this step. Our guide helps you make the process as easy as possible!

Firefighter Appreciation Day is the perfect day to show your appreciation to your fire department and firefighters.

As scammers become savvier, it's crucial to take action to protect yourself. Scammers may contact you directly via email, phone, text, social media or postal mail.

Financial abuse of older people is on the rise in the United States. Seniors are frequently a target, as they may be less technologically savvy or have health problems that make detecting potential abuse more difficult.

There are a few state-specific things you should know about buying a car in Massachusetts. Each state sets its laws and rules about buying a car. The paperwork, fees and car-buying process vary depending on where you live. Here, we'll cover the basics of buying a car in Massachusetts, including what you need to know about getting your car financed.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident. They provide lifesaving medical assistance to people who need help before and during their journey to the emergency room (ER) at the nearest hospital. EMTs also respond to calls for help when someone is injured or ill and can't make it to the ER on their own.

Student loan payments are a huge financial burden for many people working in public service. The suspension of payment and interest accrual on student loans guaranteed by the federal government offered many firefighters relief from their student loan payments, but payments are set to resume at the end of January 2022.

The field of emergency medicine is exciting and fast paced. It takes a certain type of person to be able to thrive under the type of pressure that EMTs face every day on the job. While it may seem like EMTs are vastly underpaid, the barrier to entry in the EMT field is lower than with many other jobs in emergency care.

Seeking student loan forgiveness for police officers? There are several programs available to help people working in public service get relief from hefty student loan payments. Payments and interest accrual on federal student loans issued by the government are on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic until the end of January 2022. Now is a great time to learn about your options for loan forgiveness if you are a corrections officer or a police officer.

EMTs go through a series of training sessions to pass a state-approved EMT course. They must also take and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT computer exam, and take and pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT skills exam. Within two years of completing these tasks, prospective EMTs can use their course completion certificate to apply for EMT certification in their state.