Yes, furry kids can run up the bills. Even a routine visit to the vet can result in hundreds of dollars spent. And what does that mean for your budget? As part of our ongoing series, Life on a Budget, we're taking the time to review the standard costs of owning a pet as well as ways to manage the unexpected. 

The purpose of this post is to cover all those other expenses that come with owning a car - expenses you may forget to put into your budget or your plan when you're buying a car. In fact, these “extra” expenses can throw your entire budget out of whack. Why not learn more and make certain your budget is "breakdown proof?'

Whether you're just starting out, just starting over, or just feeling the need to gain some control and order with your finances, budgeting is something most of us must do at some point. I know, I know. You hear the word budget and think restrictive, limiting. But is it?

In a recent phishing scam, scammers told users that they have violated copyright laws and must take immediate action to protect their account. The scammers claim that the content the user posted, such as an Instagram photo or a YouTube video, violates copyright law. Read more now.

Student Talk, a series of student-written blog posts, was started in partnership with the PKG Center's Social Impact Internship Program. It’s focus is providing financial education for students and marginalized communities. MIT Federal Credit Union understands the importance of our community and creating a space for all voices to be heard. If you are interested in writing for our blog, please email us at marketing@mitfcu.mit.edu.

The healthcare system is especially difficult to navigate for trans and gender non-conforming people. There’s usually a plethora of red tape and hurdles we have to go through in order to get the gender-affirming care and support we need. This is my story, involving top surgery, medical bills, and a debt collection agency.

Student Talk, a series of student-written blog posts, was started in partnership with the PKG Center's Social Impact Internship Program. It’s focus is providing financial education for students and marginalized communities. MIT Federal Credit Union understands the importance of our community and creating a space for all voices to be heard. If you are interested in writing for our blog, please email us at marketing@mitfcu.mit.edu.

Learning how to handle your personal finances is important, regardless of your financial situation. A financial planner might be a good choice for you or perhaps the DIY approach is more your style. As long as you start making a plan you’re taking that first step. The most important one.

Student Talk, a series of student-written blog posts, was started in partnership with the PKG Center's Social Impact Internship Program. It’s focus is providing financial education for students and marginalized communities. MIT Federal Credit Union understands the importance of our community and creating a space for all voices to be heard. If you are interested in writing for our blog, please email us at marketing@mitfcu.mit.edu.

The US healthcare system brings with it a bureaucratic labyrinth that can be very confusing, with its medical bills, billing practices and long dead end hallways/paper trails. This post provides a rundown of insurance terms, ways to deal with out-of-pocket costs, medical bill logistics, and how to advocate for yourself.

Student Talk, a series of student-written blog posts, was started in partnership with the PKG Center's Social Impact Internship Program. It’s focus is providing financial education for students and marginalized communities. MIT Federal Credit Union understands the importance of our community and creating a space for all voices to be heard. If you are interested in writing for our blog, please email us at marketing@mitfcu.mit.edu.

There are a variety of plans to meet your medical needs, but understanding them is the key. This blog puts a lot of it into simple language.

As promised, here is your bonus tip. 

Don't quit your day job. Sounds like a negative tip, I know. But in reality, thinking that if you are struggling, and starving and not able to pay the rent you'll get off the couch and do something is probably NOT the way to get yourself motivated to start up or ramp up your business. This post puts it out there, that "need" isn't going to be the answer. You don't have to NEED, you have to WANT!