If you are hitting the open road this summer, prepare to pay more at the gas pump. 

Gift giving can be the best and worst part of the holiday season. On one hand, it feels great to give gifts to those you love the most and to receive gifts in return. But nothing is as stressful during the holidays as trying to find the perfect gift for that difficult someone. What do you get the person who seems to have everything?  What do you get your in-law who only ever seems to buy you candles? (Not that we don’t love a festive holiday candle). Finding the perfect gift can seem impossible. Here’s some tips for finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

Game Day is a big day. Note the fact that Game Day is capitalized. It is a full on proper noun--an entire experience. As some USC students adamantly proclaim, “it’s as marathon, not a sprint.” They are pretty correct. However, everyone does Game Day differently. There are the endurance competitors, the casual spectators just along for the ride, and everyone in between. The USC Credit Union is here to support all types of Trojan fans. Whether you live for Game Day or you somewhat fear Game Day, we would like to offer tips and tricks from experienced tailgaters of all perspectives.

It’s August and you know what that means Trojans; the fall semester is almost upon us. In a few weeks you’ll be back in your dorms hitting the books, but don’t worry! There’s still plenty of time to make this summer the best one yet. Here are some last-minute summer activities that’ll be sure to satisfy your need for summer fun before school starts. 

Fourth of July is one of the highlights of the summer. For many, this holiday represents time spent with friends and loved ones, pride in our country, and a chance to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious BBQ! We’ve put together some tips to ensure that your Fourth of July BBQ is the best one yet!

It's June 21st, which means Summer 2018 is officially here! The first day of summer ignites universal joy and relief--even if you've grown out of summer vacation and don't get that coveted break anymore. Here in LA, summer means sun. Summer means fun. And summer means doing activities that you've never done. There's so much opportunity to grow, change, and explore. Sometimes the potential can be daunting. To help, we've put together a summer 2018 bucket list, full of ideas for adventure, bonding, and fun.

Many fun and fascinating local museums are free or have periodic free days. Start with two across the street from the University Park campus, and one only a few blocks away. We’ve included links to their apps so you can see what special events and exhibits are scheduled.