



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…
Travel Prep Like A Pro
As a frequent international traveler and professional planner of many grand adventures for clients, here are some tips I’ve learned that can help you prep like a pro for your next trip! Start Planning 12-18 Months in Advance The journey to your dream trip starts now! Decide on a destination, dates, and an overall budget. Cruises go on sale around two years in advance, while flights and hotels open up for booking around the 12-month mark. Open a Travel Savings Account Always know what’s in your vacation fund and add to it over time. Set up automatic transfers from your…

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