The Blue Blog
Financial Tips, Community News & Money Insights
Whether you’re saving for what’s next, buying a home, growing your business, or planning for retirement, you’ll find practical financial advice, local community stories, and the latest news from Blue Federal Credit Union, all designed to help you thrive in Colorado and Wyoming.
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Each month, we bring you what’s happening across our communities—along with tools and opportunities designed to support you where you are and where you’re going next. This July we have several exciting events happening.
Blue University
Your Path to Financial Success Starts Here
Build financial confidence with Blue University’s free online financial education courses. Learn budgeting, saving, credit, and more through self-paced lessons open to everyone, helping individuals and families in Colorado, Wyoming, and beyond make smarter money decisions.
Credit Union Difference
Your Money Stays Local—And That Changes Everything
What happens when your money stays local? Learn how Blue Federal Credit Union’s member-focused model turns everyday banking into community growth, supporting local families, businesses, and organizations while creating lasting impact for 75 years and counting.
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Unlock What You’ve Built: Smart Ways to Use Your Home Equity
Discover smart ways to use your home equity with Blue. Learn how a HELOC or home equity loan can help fund renovations, consolidate debt, and support your financial goals.
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Why the Blue Partnership Is a Meaningful Benefit for Employers and Employees
Blue Federal Credit Union created the Blue Partnership to help organizations offer added value to employees through financial support, exclusive perks, and personalized resources. For employers, it is a simple way to strengthen the employee experience. For employees, it is an opportunity to access tools and benefits that can help reduce financial stress and support long-term goals.
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How the Blue Business Banking App Helps Strengthen Fraud Protection
Learn how the Blue Business Banking app helps businesses strengthen fraud protection with account monitoring, notifications, multi-factor authentication, and better day-to-day visibility.
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Blue’s Pathway to Progress: 12 Steps to Embracing Change
Embracing change can lead us to new horizons and exciting possibilities, transforming challenges into triumphs. Explore Blue's 12 Steps to Embracing Change!
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10 Real-Life Ways a Term Share Certificate Fits Into Your Financial Plan
Explore Blue’s Term Share Certificate options and take the next step toward reaching your savings goals with clarity and confidence.
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Make Your Savings Work with Intention: Understanding Term Shares and Term Share Certificates
Learn how Term Shares and Term Share Certificates work, including interest rates, APY, and strategies to grow your savings with confidence at a federal credit union.
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What Should Kids Learn About Money at Every Age?
Teaching kids about money can feel overwhelming at first, but it does not have to be. Financial education often works best when it happens a little at a time, in ways that match a child’s age group, maturity, and everyday experiences.
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BLUE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF PEOPLE, PURPOSE, AND COMMUNITY
Blue Federal Credit Union is celebrating 75 years of service, connection, and community impact with a milestone anniversary that honors the past, celebrates the present, and gives back to the people and places that have been part of its journey.
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5 Business Financing Options to Help Your Business Grow
Explore five smart business financing options including term loans, business lines of credit, and SBA loans. Learn how the right funding solution can support your business growth with guidance from Blue Business Banking.
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How Credit Union Membership Can Save You Money
Discover how credit union membership can save you money with lower fees, better loan rates, higher savings rates, and member-first financial tools.
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Thankful Thursday
Blue Federal Credit Union and the Blue Foundation announced Thankful Thursday will return on Thursday, May 14, 2026, inviting community members to “party with a purpose” and help fuel local nonprofit work across Colorado and Wyoming.
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Blue Foundation Announces $18,500 in 2026 Scholarships
Blue Federal Credit Union and Blue Foundation are proud to once again offer a total of $18,500 in higher education scholarships to members of the credit union in 2026.