Credit Union SA News

On 10 November 2018, Credit Union SA staff rose early and made their way to South Terrace to begin preparations for what would be a joyful and memorable day.

The clothes we wear, the furniture we sit on and the items we use throughout our lives take their toll on our savings and overall wealth. Not to mention the environment. Here’s how you can make long term choices, whether you’re investing in fashion, furniture or home decoration.

We were delighted to recently hear from one of our valued education community members, Abhra Bhattacharjee. A member of Credit Union SA for over five years, Abhra works at Scotch College. Abhra and his family needed to purchase a car, and he found that working with Credit Union SA was an incredibly easy way to get them on the road.

With the cost of living going up each year, it’s hard to imagine how much you’ll need for your retirement.

If you write down your goals you’re likely to accomplish more than those who don’t write down their goals. That’s one of the conclusions from a 2016 study by Dr. Gail Matthews from the Dominican University*.

If you are financially secure, you can certainly get by — but what if you want a bit more out of life than just preserving a basic existence? Financial freedom, in essence, means having the resources to make decisions about what you buy, do, or see without having to worry about impacting your basic living standards in the future. It means having the freedom to fulfil dreams of where you live, how you spend your time, which travel destinations you can experience, and how you can support your family.