Get help buying your first house: Hawaii Home Ownership Center

We all know how challenging it is for many residents of Hawaii to purchase their own homes. We want to help our members become successful homeowners and that’s why the Home Ownership Center, a non-profit organization, has now opened a desk at our Kaloko branch. The Center provides education and counseling to create successful, first-time homeowners.  The mission of the Center focuses on creating stronger families and communities by addressing barriers and creating informed homebuyers to increase rates of successful homeownership throughout the state of Hawaii.  Currently, the Center operates on the islands of Oahu, Kauai and Hawaii, with plans to open an office on Maui. Hana Hill serves as a Homebuyer Counselor for the West Hawaii area. Those interested in using the Center’s services must attend a free, one-hour orientation before becoming a member of the organization. To register for the next orientation session call toll free 877-523-9503 or visit www.hihomeownership.org.

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Members age 18-30: Get it together with MoneyMix.

MoneyMix is a new, interactive online tool we now have available to help young member/owners manage their money more effectively. The site features daily blogs, articles and videos created by credit union members 18-30. Get the real scoop from real people around the country on a wide range of financial topics relevant to you. In “MyMoneyMix” you’ll set up a profile where you can create a budget, use checklists to apply for student loans, learn about stock and investment and retirement information; decide if it’s better to lease or buy a car; assess the differences between renting and owning a home and many other subjects. You can also participate in articles and comment on blogs. Make new friends! Click here or on the MoneyMix logo.

Plan It: Retirement planning the fun way.

If you are age 40-60, this site is for you. Plan It offers many interactive tools that give you practical and real-world ways to plan for retirement. Pre-Retiree Lane is an interactive neighborhood where you can meet your neighbors and learn about situations they encounter on their road to retirement, as well as vote in polls to see how you compare with others. Get information on topics including advice on growing your  nest egg; tips to handle estate planning such as legal documents and wills; and guidance about managing spending and credit, budgeting, and debt. Click on the Plan It link on our Web site. We all have to retire someday, so get a head start and “Plan It” today!

   
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