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At Westmark Credit Union, we know that you are always on the go and that you need the flexibility of managing your money from anywhere.

At Credit Union of Ohio, March symbolizes the start of home-buying season and if you’re planning on buying a home this year, make sure to attend one of our upcoming workshops
If you’re on the fence about buying, here’s a great read on buying vs. renting from our friends at NerdWallet . Remember, we’re here to help you through the entire process no matter when you choose to buy.
4 Reasons to Buy a Home Instead of Renting
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Amid the almost daily reports of hackers stealing consumers’ private financial information, you might have forgotten about a low-tech scam: check fraud. But fake-check scams are alive and well, with fraudsters honing their schemes to be age-appropriate, preying on young people seeking jobs and older retirees in need of cash
In 2010, fake-check scams, where consumers are lured into accepting…

Compare bank health ratings and Texas ratios on more than 14,000 federally-insured banks and credit unions in the U.S.

As the days lengthen and the weather gets warmer, there’s nothing quite like taking to the open road for a much needed respite from the daily grind. With the price of flights getting more expensive with odd, often unpredictable fees, many families are opting to go the old school route, packing up the car and driving to their destination. So what’s the best way to do it without spending a fortune? Here’s 6 tips to help you keep that peaceful, easy feeling (cue…

When members have different wants, needs, and expectations of their financial services products, credit unions respond with products featuring a greater degree of customization and utility.

With 150 million users and over 15 billion (yes, billion!) photos shared all over the world, Instagram is a powerful tool to share content and engage with your fans. But not everyone is using Instagram right with social media marketing for Financial Institutions… Here are a few tips to boost your brand presence on Instagram: …

by Susan Tiffany, CCUFC / April 11th, 2016
Buying your first house is an exciting time, but admittedly a little scary, as well. The allies at your credit union have your back. They can help you minimize anxiety by being prepared
If you haven't already, call a loan officer there and have a conversation about your questions and your goals. The lender is likely to share with you some version of these steps:
Know your credit report
Go to annualcreditreport.com and get your…

If you're looking for a better place to put your money than a big bank, a credit union is an excellent option. In most cases they offer better service, lower fees, and better rates on everything from loans and mortgages to savings accounts and CDs. This week, we want to know which ones you think are the best.

Even with the summer almost over, it still is a perfect time to share a few tips on ways to keep your information and money safe. We all know traveling can be hectic and it is easy to forget to do things like setting up travel alerts, scheduling bill payments and safeguarding accounts against theft. Now, more than ever, keeping your data and accounts secure is a top priority for credit unions and, of course, you.

M&A activity has recently been on the rise as credit unions continue to merge with other credit unions and occasionally even banks to expand their market share and better serve members. There were 200 credit union mergers in 2017, and that activity isn’t expected to slow down any time soon. Even though mergers can be …

A recent report published by Bankrate [1] suggests that younger millennials aged 18 to 26 spend more on daily, habitual expenses, such as eating out, coffee, and alcohol, than any other generation, which can limit their long-term ability to save for a downpayment on their mortgage
According to the data, 54 percent of the people in their age group say they have a meal away from home at least three times per week, compared to the 33 percent of Gen-Xers. Thirty percent say…

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Some students heading back to school this fall will see at least a bit of their classroom time devoted to personal finance, but that doesn’t mean the lessons should stop there
The good news is that more and more states are beginning to require that personal finance be taught in the classroom, but that may not be enough. Some experts say financial literacy is something that should be taught early and often.
A parent’s goal should be to
help children learn…

Officials at the DOCO Credit Union are reminding you to stay alert this holiday season to protect your bank cards.

getREAL offers non-biased consumer information for members of BayPort Credit Union in Virginia.

When a member goes to check their account balance through a mobile banking app, they don’t think about the types of integrations that were put in place by their credit union in order to allow their transactions to happen. Although your credit union understands how the core is integrated with mobile apps, that’s not something …

Thursday, February 05, 2015
Susan and Derrick Friedman have reached their early 90s just as their four children have entered their retirement years. The Friedman siblings are part of the Sandwich Generation; Baby Boomers who may find themselves caught in a new financial paradox: how to retire while caring for both elderly parents and young adult kids— Millennials who still need financial assistance
As life spans…

While the COVID-19 crisis has brought out the best in many, communities are not immune to scammers taking advantage of the situation by attempting to defraud consumers. Luckily, financial institutions like Sioux Falls Fed are taking extra safety precautions to keep members’ funds safe
Here are a few ways you can do your part to prevent financial fraud in your own household.
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Some of the most common types of scams being attempted in the past couple months are via…

Any parent knows how important it is to teach kids about money, and it is. The future of our world depends on “these crazy kids,” which is why events like Credit Union Youth Month are so important to parents! I see me and my wife teaching money lessons whenever we can and striving to set a good exam