Sharon Cook

Advertiser

CMO, Mountain America Credit Union

Sharon is a wife, a mother and Senior Vice President Marketing and Financial Education of Mountain America Credit Union, where she oversees the marketing, social and web departments. She has dedicated her life to helping people make smart decisions—whether financial, professional or personal. “It’s why I love all of my roles,” says Sharon. Reach her at scook@macu.com.

For help with financial needs, call 1-800-748-4302 and a Mountain America representative will assist you.

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Sponsored: Does financial stress lower your IQ?

By Sharon Cook

December 01, 2022 01:41 PM MST

Most of us are all too familiar with stress. No matter how much we try, it’s one of those things we can never eliminate completely. The challenge is to find manageable ways to deal with it.

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Sponsored: Is a certificate right for your money?

By Sharon Cook

November 01, 2022 01:37 PM MDT

We all have a list of financial priorities, and most of us put saving money at the top—especially during a holiday season full of extra expenses. So how can you save more without sacrificing too much?

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Sponsored: 5 reasons to consider Mountain America for your business banking

By Sharon Cook

October 01, 2022 01:44 PM MDT

One thing I can say about the last few years is that we all dealt with a lot of change. Business owners, especially, have had to deal with the ever-changing economic environment while trying to keep their doors open. So, when you have questions or are looking for advice, where do you go? Who do you trust?

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Dispute costly errors on your credit report

By Sharon Cook

September 01, 2022 09:10 AM MDT

Undiscovered errors on your credit report can impact your financial future in many ways—a lower credit score, higher interest rates and elevated insurance premiums, just to name a few. A good financial plan will include knowing the state of your credit. But how do you do that?

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Sponsored: How to choose a personal budgeting method

By Sharon Cook

September 01, 2021 01:54 PM MDT

The holiday season has arrived! I love this time of year. But it always seems to catch me off guard—I’m just barely over the excitement of my granddaughter starting back to school and the next thing I know, it’s time to start planning for Thanksgiving. That means it’s also time to do an annual review of my finances—starting with my budget.

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Sponsored: A beginner's guide to residential construction loans

By Sharon Cook

May 05, 2020 01:05 PM MDT

Even though I’m in the banking industry, I’ve always had a deep-seated interest in real estate—the thrill of hunting for just the right property, imagining how my family will look inside, and, yes, even the mortgage process! If you choose to build a custom home, you can add the exhilarating opportunity to add all the features you’ve been dreaming of into the design.

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(Sponsored) Guidelines to Building Your Credit Score

By Sharon Cook

November 20, 2017 06:53 PM MST

Your credit score is a snapshot of your current financial situation, providing creditors important information on your ability to keep up with payments and bills. Developing a good credit history can save you money and provide you with better financial opportunities.

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Latter-day Saint Life

Searching for Something Better? Try a Term Deposit

By Sharon Cook

April 01, 2016 09:39 AM MDT

Sometimes it’s nice to be able to have the end of your goal in sight—like when you’re sitting in traffic or when you’re trying to achieve an objective, particularly a financial one.

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