Beware of card skimming!

Most people know how frightening it can be to lose your credit or debit card or have it stolen. But did you know that someone can steal your card information without it ever leaving your possession? Victims of credit card skimming often don’t even realize their information is in jeopardy until they see fraudulent charges…

Saving At the Vet: How to Keep Your Furry Friends from Breaking the Bank

We all love our pets. Cats, dogs, ferrets and furry babies of all sorts are members of the family. They eat and sleep under the same roof. They give affection when you’ve had a rough day. Your fridge, mantle and social media are full of pictures of your animals clowning around, just like any other…

Shop Local!

Your credit union is built on the idea of people helping people. You already know we can do a better job looking after your money than a mega-chain bank that answers to shareholders, because we know you and our community. So why give that up when you find a bargain online? Shopping locally is better…

Keeping Friends and Finances: How to Deal with Financially Challenging Friendships

Friends are the family we choose for ourselves. But some friends can be a serious drain on your savings. If you recognize these kinds of people in your life, it’s hard to know what to do. Here are several examples of financially dangerous friends and how to handle them. Party every night It’s great to…

Staying On The Job: 4 Practical Ideas For Making Yourself Indispensable

Job security can do wonders for your morale and your peace of mind. Unfortunately, 40% of Americans fear they will lose their jobs in the next 12 months, according to a Pew study. That’s bad news both for companies and their employees. Workers who worry about their job security are less likely to be effective….

Mobile Banking – 4 Ways To Stay On Top Of Your Finances While On The Go

Most people have a checklist they go through before they leave the house. Is the stove turned off? Are the doors locked? Do I have my wallet, my keys and my cellphone? The only thing that has changed about that process in the last few years has been the addition of that last item on…