Hi there,

March is finally here which means more vacays and sunrays! This month feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to clean out the old and prepare for the new. I hope we all have some Spring Break fun and St. Paddy’s Day luck. Oh, and I can’t forget to give you guys your props for giving your absolute best in the Young & Free Michigan Scholarship. There is definitely some stiff competition. We’ll announce the winners on the website on or about March 15.

If you feel like you’re up to your neck in loan debt then you should consider consolidating your loans with Michigan First. What does that mean exactly? Debt consolidation is the process of combining all your unsecured debts into a single monthly payment instead of dishing out cash all over the place and paying several different interest rates. Sound like something you want to learn more about? Then visit MichiganFirst.com for details or to apply.

Spring into the New Year with new wheels! If you’ve been saving and prepping for a new ride, now’s the time to make your dream a reality. From March 14-17 Michigan First Credit Union will be holding a car sale and offering up to 2% off* loan rates and up to 45 days no pay*. The best part is First Gear account holders will receive an additional 1% off* their loan rate! Get a head start and pick out your new ride now by visiting MichiganFirst.com for dealership locations and more for the 2018 Spring Car Sale.

*Some restrictions apply.

In this It's a Money Thing video, Jen plays “Keep or Toss” and learns how long to keep important financial documents.

Have fun this Spring Break and check out YoungFreeMichigan.com for vacation saving tips. Follow me on social @YoungFreeMI to enter our March contest for a chance to win a Spring Break prize pack full of Spring inspired goodies and a gift card!

Stay Young & Be Free,

Shanacee Shreve
Young & Free Michigan