Bellwether Community Credit Union

Who doesn't love a movie night?! Bellwether staff, family, and friends got together for a night out at Chunky's Cinema Pub Manchester to get a private screening of the new movie Wicked. It was an amazing night of food, friends, and some awesome Wicked Witch and Good Witch themed gift baskets raffled off to a few lucky winners! Oh, and the movie was pretty great too :)

Payment apps and digital wallets are great for payments on-the-go and splitting bills with friends… But when all you have are digital wallets, then you're never really sure exactly how you're spending your money. Here’s a look at why everyone should have a checking account.

The next time you check your inbox, keep these tips in mind to identify email scams. ?? Suspicious email addresses: Email addresses that are overly long, not associated with your provider, or have spelling errors are likely phishing emails. ?? Suspicious links: Never click a link with suspicious claims about your account. Instead call your provider or log into your account directly through Online Banking. ?? Requests for personal information: Never email personal information like your account number, social security, or passwords. Email is not a secure method of transmitting personal information.

Ready to make a difference without spending a dime this Giving Tuesday? ?? There are tons of ways to give back without spending money, including: ● Volunteering your time ● Cleaning out your closet ● Using your skills to mentor others And that’s just to name a few. What other ways can you think of to make a meaningful impact? Check out how you can support the causes you care most about this holiday season. 5 Ways to Give Back When You Don't Have Money to Donate https://hubs.ly/Q02YzzMw0

Your credit score can impact almost every part of your financial life. But don’t be intimidated if you’re new to credit, or rebuilding after taking a hit. Here’s a look at the basics you need to know.

Are you thinking about making charitable donations but wondering how you can do it in a tax-advantaged way? For the 2024 tax year, the standard deduction for taxpayers is $14,600 for single-filers and $29,200 for couples. This means that you’d need to have more than that amount in itemized deductions in 2024 in order to make it worthwhile for you to itemize things, which is why 90% of us no longer do! ?? However, if you still want to give and enjoy tax benefits — and you should, since giving makes us all happier! — there's a workaround. Batching your donations and other deductions, essentially consolidating them into a single calendar year, can make itemizing worthwhile. ?? Here's how it works. How To Make Charitable Donations: Getting The Most Bang For Your Buck https://hubs.ly/Q02Yd3B00

The Bellwether team was proud to make a donation of 30 pies and a case of whipped cream to the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester for their annual Thanksgiving dinner party being held today. We cannot thank our employees enough for their generous donations, we hope these pies are enjoyed by all who eat them! Pictured from left to right: Boys and Girls of Manchester Director of Development Hashira Rodriguez, Bellwether VP of Human Resources Kelly Barry, and Bellwether Human Resources Coordinator Karli Cole.

Last week, members of the Bellwether team had the privilege of attending The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce's 96th Annual Gala which recognized the Nashua Citizen of the Year, Brian Law. Thank you to the Greater Nashua Chamber for putting on a fantastic night and congratulations to Brian Law for receiving this well-deserved recognition.

Bellwether branches and offices will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day. Our online and mobile banking services will still be available. Our deepest gratitude to the men and women who have served our country. “For the veteran, thank you for bravely doing what you’re called to do so we can safely do what we’re free to do.” - Unknown

Newsflash: There’s no such thing as a perfect budget. A perfect budget does NOT exist. But what does exist? A resilient budget. With a resilient budget, you can weather most any financial storm.