When shopping for a vehicle, timing can be everything. Because timing is so important, it’s a good idea to get pre-approved on a vehicle loan before stepping foot in a dealership and locking-in a deal.

With its inherent and passionate commitment to the Southern California community, Nuvision Credit Union recognized the financial education void and set out to conquer it by launching the first Essay Challenge Scholarship Program in 2016. Now in its third year, this one-of-a-kind contest and program provides students from more than a dozen Southern California high schools with accessible money management information taught by financial advisors, college scholarships and funds for schools to teach financial literacy.

Recycling is good for the planet, but can be bad for your privacy if you don’t dispose of your e-waste properly

Ikea, which runs the freelance handyman service, said customers should change their password, while the data firm exposed personal information unknowingly culled from social networks