Category: Coffee Break

For most of us, fully enjoying the holiday season means partaking in dinner parties, baking sweet treats, enjoying desserts, and imbibing in calorie-laden holiday libations. While participating in these extra-festive festivities, we often pick up a few additional pounds. Try to stick with the follo...

Are you ready to trim the fat from your grocery budget?  Food is one of the bigger expenses in the household.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12 to 15 percent of Americans’ annual expenditures go toward food.  Fortunately, that’s one of the easiest areas to economize on....

Eating a healthy diet is important to you and your family. You want to choose the freshest, highest quality and locally grown foods possible. Even the best supermarkets import much of their produce from other regions or countries. A good CSA can meet your needs. Not only will you receive fresh, loca...

Identity theft continues to be a booming business: In 2014, 17.6 million Americans fell victim, and cybercriminals made off with $15.4 billion. And tax refund theft remains a lucrative piece of that business, despite the IRS’ efforts to stamp it out. How do hackers do it? In one scam, they fil...

Like many consumers, you probably purchase gifts for loved ones during the holidays. Last minute rushes to find the perfect gift leave many shoppers frustrated with their purchase price and the holiday crowds. Nevertheless, you can avoid the crowds and save money by starting your holiday shopping e...

Below are a few helpful suggestions on why you should get preapproved for a car loan. When shopping for a new car, many people overlook one important step: getting preapproved for an auto loan. It’s a simple process that can make car-buying go more smoothly and save you money. Preapproval is a...

Check Out The Best Bicycle Paths in Massachusetts! Bicycling is a great way to stay in shape while enjoying the outdoors and a variety of incredible sites along the way.  Check out the best bicycle paths in Massachusetts which offer several amazing bike paths for riders to enjoy. There are paths t...

Members Could Be Overlooking Many Benefits of using Members Plus CU’s Mobile App and Mobile Deposit Mobile banking is a win-win for credit unions and their members. So is mobile deposit. Credit unions and other financial institutions have recognized the benefits of both. By and large, credit...

Pet Health Insurance Can Save You Big Bucks Pet health insurance can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollar should your pet contract a serious illness or have a bad accident. However, it is important to choose a policy wisely if you want to receive speedy compensation for medical costs. Follo...

On-Demand Dog Walking App Launches in Texas (I’m hoping that it will launch in Boston!) An app that provides dog owners with instant access to dog walkers is moving to Texas. The app, called Wag!, has so far been rolled out in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, Chicago, Orange...