Category: Debit & Credit Cards

How-to-Guide: Cash, Credit, and Debit – How Should I Pay?

How-to-Guide: Building Credit for Gen Z—A Real-World Guide to Getting Started  For many Gen Z-ers, building credit can feel like one of those “adulting” tasks that you should be doing, but for many, no one really explains how crucial credit is for your financial future! Whether you're dreaming of renting your first apartment,

  A How-to-Guide on Your First Credit Card Getting your first credit card is an exciting step toward financial independence, but it’s also a huge responsibility. At CSE, we want to set you up for success with these essential tips: The Do’s DO: Pay on Time, Every Time Your payment history is the single greatest factor...

  How-to-Guide on How a Checking Account (and Debit Card) Works 1. What Is a Checking Account? A checking (or share draft) account is a bank account that helps you manage and spend your money easily. You can use it to save money safely, pay for things and keep track of your spending. Checking accounts are perfect for everyday transactions...

A Debit Card with Rewards & Free Checking*?! No Way!  At CSE, we believe in helping our members get the most out of their money. That’s why now is the perfect time for you to unlock the full potential of your membership at CSE by exploring every nook and cranny of what we can offer you to help you achieve financial wellness. Don't...

  Reporting Fraud or Disputing Credit & Debit Card Transactions Using credit and debit cards is an integral part of financial services. They give you the ability to have significant purchasing power without the need to carry wads of cash. They also have many security features and guarantees from issuers, that if you use your card according...

  Enhance Your Debit and Credit Card Security   No one wants to deal with identity theft, fraudulent transactions on a credit or debit card, or any other issues when it comes to your money and personal information. There are a lot of different things you can do to enhance your security and protect yourself and your money from unauthorized...

  2022 in Review: CSE's Best Blogs   It’s hard to believe another year is passing us by! With so much information out there, we know some things can get overlooked, so we took some time to look back at 2022 to re-post our ‘best’ blogs for you, all in one place! Here are some of the top blogs our members found...

  Prepare Your Finances for the Holidays The holidays might not be top of mind…yet, but this month marks the ‘100 days until Christmas milestone. We want to help you get a jump start on the holidays and provide ways you can prepare your finances now, in order to make your money go further when it comes time to shop.   Would...

  Debit and Credit cards…some people use both, some use one over the other for specific reasons. While these cards may look the same – and swipe just as easily – they function quite differently! Both make completing transactions in-store or online extremely convenient, but we want to help break down the differences between...