Evaluating your auto insurance, required for all Nevada drivers, is a good way to determine if you have the right coverage. However, understanding the different terms and how they apply can be confusing, so let’s take a look at the most common ones:

CONSIDER THIS:  The “American Dream” once meant you grow up, get a job, and buy a home. These days, however, that version of the “American Dream” is no longer a universal idea—particularly the part about buying a home.
 

It may not be fall yet, but the holidays seem to start earlier and earlier every year. And the sooner they start, the sooner our wallets and bank accounts begin to suffer. However, just because the holiday season has become longer over the years, it doesn’t mean that our holiday budgets have to expand with it.
 
Follow these tips to prepare for future holidays and keep your holiday expenses under control.
 

CONSIDER THIS:  According to a Caring.com survey, only 42 percent of adults in this country have estate planning documents such as a will or living trust.

These documents formally address distribution of assets, and for parents, wills and trusts outline directives for the care and custody of their children. And letting the people you want to take care of your children know your wishes and communicating your intentions to the state via legally recorded documents is important.

It’s that time of year, when parents send their children back to school. Preparing yourself and the young ones in your lives is important. Some students may be attending a new school while others may be transitioning to a new classroom, but for all students a new school year is as exciting as it is nerve-racking. To help calm the nerves and make the transition from summer to school easier, try out the following five tips.
 

Summer is our favorite season. Some people like winter for the snow activities, but summer is a season filled with sunshine, family time, and trying new things. If you haven’t done much this summer you shouldn’t worry.  You still have time! The warm weather won’t leave us too soon, so be sure to try out as many of these eight activities as you can. Some are free and some have a small cost, but something they all share is the amount of fun you’ll have while doing them.
 

When you were a child, did you ask your parents for ten dollars because you wanted to buy something that you couldn’t afford? Did they reply, “Okay, but you’re going to have to pay me back, plus interest.” If they did, they were teaching you a valuable lesson about borrowing. There are many types of loans. There are loans used to purchase a home (mortgage), loans used to purchase a car (auto loan), and even loans used to finance your way through college (student loans).  Unlike these, personal loans aren’t used for specific purposes. If you’re unfamiliar with what a personal loan can be used for, or if you’d like a refresher course, read on to find out more!
 

Teens with summer jobs might be earning their own money for the first time — but it won’t be the last. The money habits they learn now could last for decades.

Here’s how to help your teen make the most of a job and those paychecks.

Reno News & Review (RN&R) has just commenced its “Best of Northern Nevada” campaign to celebrate the businesses, events and places that make us proud to call northern Nevada home. At Greater Nevada Credit Union we love to support the communities we serve and in honor of the “Best of Northern Nevada 2017” awards we wanted to share a few of the events and places that make this region great.
 

Summertime is one of the most popular seasons for home buying, and according to the Nevada Business magazine, people remain optimistic about Nevada’s housing market. That’s good news for home owners and buyers alike, especially those looking to improve the value of their properties.  Of course, a home renovation doesn’t come without challenges, such as unplanned expenses, delays, or outcomes that are less than satisfactory. By taking a few extra steps, you can avoid some of the most common pitfalls of home renovations and end up with something you can enjoy for years to come.