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Smart Black Friday Shopping Tips for 2024
The key to making the most of Black Friday offers is preparation, so we’ve rounded up some tips to help you stay on budget while maximizing your savings.
Honor Credit Union Announces Winners of 2024 Annual Teacher Awards
Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the recipients of its Annual Teacher Awards for 2024, celebrating 15 years of supporting educators with a total of $40,000 awarded to 40 outstanding teachers across its 28 member center communities.
Honor Treats K-Wings Military Appreciation Night Partnership
Honor Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Kalamazoo Wings Military Appreciation Game on Sunday, November 10th, at 3 PM, honoring the sacrifices and service of our nation’s military.
Honor’s Holiday Donation Drop: Spreading Cheer and Support Across Michigan
This holiday season, Honor Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its Holiday Donation Drop, a statewide initiative aimed at supporting individuals and families in need.
Latest Honor News
Honor Credit Union Announces Winners of 2024 Annual Teacher Awards
Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the recipients of its Annual Teacher Awards for 2024, celebrating 15 years of supporting educators with a total of $40,000 awarded to 40 outstanding teachers across its 28 member center communities.
Honor Treats K-Wings Military Appreciation Night Partnership
Honor Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Kalamazoo Wings Military Appreciation Game on Sunday, November 10th, at 3 PM, honoring the sacrifices and service of our nation’s military.
Honor’s Holiday Donation Drop: Spreading Cheer and Support Across Michigan
This holiday season, Honor Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its Holiday Donation Drop, a statewide initiative aimed at supporting individuals and families in need.
Honor Credit Union Announces Final Numbers from 2024 Free Community Shred Days
In celebration of the Kalamazoo Wings’ (K-Wings) milestone 50th anniversary season, Honor Credit Union is proud to announce its role as the Exclusive Credit Union sponsor for the K-Wings and Wings Event Center.
Financial Tips
Smart Black Friday Shopping Tips for 2024
The key to making the most of Black Friday offers is preparation, so we’ve rounded up some tips to help you stay on budget while maximizing your savings.
Protect Your Money: How to Freeze Your Credit
Have you ever gotten a letter saying your personal information was involved in a data breach? If so, you’re not alone—over 350 million people in the U.S. were affected in 2023!
You Can Learn & Earn Rewards With Zogo Financial Literacy App
Zogo makes learning about finances fun. As you progress through bite-size lessons you earn pineapples (XP) that can be redeemed for real gift cards. Get started today!
Use Debit Card Round Up To Build Your Savings
Learn how Honor’s free Debit Card Round Up solution can help you build up your savings by rounding up a debit card transaction to the nearest dollar.
Security Tips
Best Practices To Protect Yourself From Fraud
Learn what information you shouldn’t give out, how to set up card fraud alerts, how to avoid suspicious links and files, and more
The Future Of Connected Devices
Read how to protect your WiFi-connected devices from cyber attacks now and in the future.
How To Secure Your Connected Devices
Learn how to protect the mobile apps that control the connected devices in your home.
Securing Devices at Work and Home
Honor’s Cyber Security Analyst, William Crooker shares steps individuals and organizations can take to protect internet-connected devices for both personal and professional use.
Mortgage & Home Buying Tips
Honor Announces First-Time Homebuyer Grant
This program provides qualifying applicants seeking to purchase their first home with $15,000 in down payment assistance. Read more for all of the details.
What’s a Balloon Mortgage
Balloon mortgages offer low rates in today’s real estate market. Read what a balloon mortgage is, how it works, and whether it is the best choice for you.
Your Guide To Short-Term Home Mortgage Loans
The most common term for a home loan is 30 years, but a short-term mortgage might be worth looking into depending on your circumstances.
Should You Build Or Buy a House? Consider These Things
We’ve outlined the essential pros and cons to consider before purchasing, or building your new home so you can decide what’s most important to you.
Auto Tips
Auto Lease Buyout: How It Can Work For You
Learn what an auto lease buyout is, how it works, the benefits of it, and whether it might make sense for you to buy your vehicle lease out.
How Honor Can Help You Buy And Protect a Recreational Vehicle
Honor Credit Union has low rates and flexible financing terms that can help you buy your recreational vehicle, and be sure to check out Honor Insurance.
What You Need To Know About Depreciation Protection Waiver
Learn what Depreciation Protection Waiver (DPW) is and how it can help you if your vehicle is totaled or stolen.
What To Know About Mechanical Breakdown Protection
With Mechanical Breakdown Protection you get 24/7 roadside assistance, rental car assistance, and much more!
