Getting into college is hard enough, but the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can feel like rocket science. Luckily, with some preparation and answers to your burning questions, you can tackle the FAFSA like a pro.

We’ve made a list, checked it twice and realized our holiday shopping list just keeps getting bigger and bigger. What are the best ways to save this holiday season? Take a peek at our top 3 tips.

Aww – the holidays! The season of gift giving, memory making and worrying about your budget.

Home. The place where you kick off your shoes, make a cup of coffee and embrace the coziness of owning your own oasis. If you’re thinking about buying your first home or upgrading your current one for the new year, USC Credit Union is the best place to find honest advice and real solutions.

Does your holiday shopping consist of cuddling up on your couch with your laptop? With the hustle and bustle of crowded stores, we don’t blame you. Even though online shopping is the ultimate convenience, it can bring an e-skimming attack.

E-Skimming is when a cyber criminal gains access to a company’s online store and places malicious code on the website. The code then collects payment information from users when they shop. This can lead to identity theft and fraud.

How can you protect yourself from an e-skimming attack? Check out our tips to know what to look for before you click ‘buy.’

It’s the merriest mornings of the year, wrapping paper is flying everywhere and new gadgets are being opened. This immediately brings excitement which is quickly followed with the question – what am I going to do with the old one?

Whether you’re switching your coffee pot for the latest Keurig or upgrading to that 65” TV, check out our quick guide to celebrate the season of ‘out with the old, in with the new’ that’s good for you and the environment.

Ready to hit the road this holiday season? Here are our top tips to help you save your cash and travel smoothly this year.

This time of year it’s important to make sure your wallet is prepared for shopping and the expenses that are about to commence. Before you start finding the best presents, make sure to add some cheer and major savings to your wallet and apply for a USCCU Credit Card.

It’s back to classes, Trojans, and we’re all still wishing it was summer. But chances are, you’re getting ready to start the first day of class and making grand plans to make this semester a winner: taking good notes, studying before the morning of your test, and actually making it to that 8AM class regularly. But despite our best efforts, it can be hard to stick to these plans, no matter how great they look on paper. Here are 5 ways to crush this semester (that will actually stick!)