Are you going to #ShopSmall today?

Today is Small Business Saturday which encourages people across the country to support small, local businesses.

Remember, Kindness Counts!

As you are out and about shopping over the next few days, remember Kindness Counts—Pass It On! Be kind to others and remember your manners. Did you perform, witness or receive a random act of kindness? SHARE with us in the comments section. Happy shopping!

Smart Shopping During the Holidays

Smart Shopping During the Holidays

Source: NCUA Consumer Assistance Center

Keep your finances safe while you shop during this holiday season.

Criminals and scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims. NCUA has put together a list of tips you can use to avoid becoming a victim of a holiday scam. Take a look at a few of the newest and most common scams you should watch for this holiday season.

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GUEST POST | How to Shop Cooperatively This Holiday Season

How to Shop Cooperatively This Holiday Season

by Jeremiah Tucker

KENT, Wash. (11/17/15)--It's a trend that's been going on for years. In an attempt to wring more profit from the biggest shopping day of the year, so many retailers start Black Friday on Thanksgiving that it's become almost commonplace.

Many people view these early store hours as eroding family time and corrupting the meaning of Thanksgiving. The backlash has included consumer campaigns and boycotts against companies perpetuating this trend, and some companies, like Staples, are reversing course and staying closed on Thanksgiving.