Powering your home with solar panels is a smart investment that can pay off in many ways. Lower energy bills, less dependence on outside energy resources and a positive impact on Wisconsin’s clean energy future are just a few. If you’re ready to reach for the sun, consider these simple steps.  Evaluate your home’s energy use  Solar works even better if your home is already energy efficient. Look at your current energy use and see if there are opportunities to improve. From low-cost upgrades like LED bulbs and a smart thermostat, to bigger changes like new insulation and heating equipment, each improvement helps reduce the amount of energy your solar panels need to produce.  Make sure your home is suitable for solar panels …

There is no easy answer to this question. Each destination, whether it be a state or country, has their own requirements and protocols. Adding to the confusion, everything is a moving landscape so what is true today could be different in a few weeks or months when you travel. We’ve had a fair number of clients travel recently and the way we navigate through all of this is by checking, checking, and checking again. Sometimes a special app or QR code is required, other places may require a printed test result. Yes, it can be a hassle, but by being organized and prepared you can move through the system easily.…

At UW Credit Union, we’re here to help everyone achieve their homeownership dreams. Here’s a synopsis of market conditions, along with steps buyers can take to reach their goals with confidence. Falling rates and their implications We continue to see a favorable borrowing environment for homebuyers. Mortgage rates remain low and Fannie Mae reports that most Americans feel now is a good time to sell a home. However, half of Americans believe that home prices will continue to rise. 1 Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index reported: 53% of Americans say it’s a good time to buy 61% of Americans say it’s a good time to sell 50% of Americans…

I know, I know, I just want to laze about too! But there are people who need our help—and ways you can safely be of assistance even during a pandemic.  I fully confess summer tends to be the time of year when I’m least likely to seek out opportunities to volunteer. During these precious warm and sunny days, there are hills to be hiked, iced coffees to be drunk, fluffy novels to be consumed. I just want to relax, enjoy and soak up a little sun (protected by SPF 30+ sunscreen of course).  But as I started dreaming about the lazy summer days ahead, I found myself thinking of the…