The Modern Wallet Blog

DCU’s New Puppet-Led Financial Series Reveals Secret to Growing Your Savings

We’re making financial wellness more fun and more real. Watch our new sock puppet series break down how small savings can grow into something big over time.

This Surprising DCU Perk Can Save Your Day on the Road

DCU’s Mechanical Breakdown Protection helps cover costly repairs plus towing, roadside assistance, rental reimbursement, and more.

11 Unique Money-Saving Tips Our Employees Swear By

We asked the Darden Credit Union team to share their go-to money-saving strategies—and they delivered.

Plan for a Budget-Friendly Summer

Summer may be the most chill time of year for many, but it can also get super-expensive.

Ways to Save in College

The first step is finding out what you don’t need to buy.

Saving on Home Renovations

With some careful planning, you can shave thousands of dollars off the price tag.

Saving Money When There's Not Much to Save

How do you save when there is not much wiggle room in your budget?

6 Times a Bargain is Not a Bargain

Here’s when that steal of a deal is not such a bargain after all.

The Ultimate Smart Shoppers Cheat Sheet

Did you know you should be timing your shopping throughout the week?

10 Restaurant Hacks

Dining out with family and friends is a wonderful experience, but it can take a huge bite out of your budget.