The Arrival Guide

A Guide to Help Young People Succeed

Your future isn’t waiting—it’s happening now. Whether you’re mapping out college, job hunting, or budgeting for your first big purchase, The Arrival Guide is here to make life easier. With expert-backed advice and financial tips, InTouch Credit Union helps you skip the guesswork and take control of your next big move.

End of Year Money Tips

Oct 1, 2020

It’s almost time to ring out the old and ring in the new! As 2017 comes to a close, take some time over the holiday break to shore up your money for a great 2018.
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Three Job Interview Mindsets

Oct 1, 2020

It’s the night before the interview. Your outfit is all laid out, your resumé is hot off the press and you’ve Google-Mapped your route. You’ve done your company research and you’ve practiced answering the tough questions. You are perfectly prepared—and you still feel like a nervous wreck.
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Your Family Money Mindset

Oct 1, 2020

If you’re heading home for the holidays, here’s a little homework assignment. Pay attention to your parents’ and family members’ mindset about money, and consider how that affects the way you manage your money today.
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Are Checks Obsolete?

Oct 1, 2020

Despite their decline in use, checks haven’t become completely extinct and we offer important tips for managing your checking account.
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Smart Millennial Money Moves

Oct 1, 2020

When it comes to money, millennials get a bad rap. If you’re tired of stereotypes about monetarily-challenged millennials, here’s another side of that coin.
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Saving for Retirement

Oct 1, 2020

Think back to your most recent savings goal. How long did you have to save in order to reach it?
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School Loans: The Payoff 101

Oct 1, 2020

You’ve finally put college behind you: no more books, no more homework, no more lectures. But you may have one more hurdle left: paying off that student loan.
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Attitudes Toward Insurance

Oct 1, 2020

Insurance coverage can be tricky to shop for, because it requires making specific financial decisions about some hazy and unpredictable concepts.
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First Job, First Impressions

Oct 1, 2020

You’ve landed your first job out of school, you’ve filled out the paperwork and finished orientation. Your next step: making a good impression and positioning yourself for long-term career success.
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Your First Job: Four Key Pieces of Paperwork

Oct 1, 2020

You’ve finally landed that first, full-time job out of college. Congratulations! Now brace yourself for “on-boarding,” the process of starting a job that may involve a small mountain of paperwork.
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Smart Side Hustling Advice

Oct 1, 2020

Do you have a “side hustle” – a way of earning extra money in addition to your regular paycheck? If so, you’re not alone.
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Beware of Fast Cash Schemes

Oct 1, 2020

Like local car dealerships and personal injury law firms, short-term and payday lenders tend to have the most annoying commercials on TV. They’re often tacky and annoying, and tend to air during daytime talk shows or very late at night.
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Beware of Curbstoning When Buying a Used Car

Oct 1, 2020

Auto dealers are expected to sell cars that meet certain consumer protection criteria. This may include providing a warranty that will cover the buyer’s costs if a car turns out to be a lemon.
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Top Five Millennial Money Mistakes

Oct 1, 2020

It seems like everybody’s ready to tell millennials what they’re doing wrong. Google “top millennial money mistakes” and you’ll get dozens of hits of articles critiquing their financial habits.
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Smarter Vacation Spending

Oct 1, 2020

Now that summer is here, you may be thinking “vacation.” Travel is a great way to expand your horizons and escape from the workaday world.
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Good vs. Bad Spending

Oct 1, 2020

When you start looking for financial advice (or any kind of advice, for that matter), experts will share their take on what’s “good” and what’s “bad.”
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Costly Wedding Bell Blues

Oct 1, 2020

You may be feeling the pain of the high cost of weddings, even if you’re not getting married yourself. Just as happy couples are shelling out more and more to say “I do,” guests are spending more to be part of the fun.
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Moving Out and What Comes Next

Oct 1, 2020

Between crippling student debt and a slow start in the job market, many young adults are delaying the move into their first apartments. Some are opting to move back in with Mom and Dad until they’re back on their feet financially.
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Understanding Inflation

Oct 1, 2020

When most people think of inflation, their response is usually similar to when they see a vintage advertisement: reminiscing about the cheaper prices of the past (15 cents for a burger? Awesome!) while simultaneously feeling some resentment towards today’s ever-rising prices.
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Bad (but Preventable) Money Habits

Oct 1, 2020

A latte here, a cocktail there, a splurge on a nice lunch now and then. Is that so bad?
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