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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.

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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…

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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…

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…

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.

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…

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 …

Tune into this episode to learn how fraudsters are leveraging weak authentication to commit account fraud and best practices credit unions can implement for strong authentication measures. Key Takeaways: [01:46] Online account opening – if you just allow that account opener to become a member and there are no checks and balances behind the scenes […]

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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…

So you’ve got a great staff at your credit union, but do they really know what a credit union is all about? Your staff, especially member-facing staff, are all ambassadors of your credit union brand. Not only will better training around what a credit union is help your staff better communicate your credit union difference, …

It’s not all about money Millennials know what is a fair wage for their work before they step in the door for the first interview. However, it’s not always the size of the paycheck, the most important thing to young prospects is the ability to grow within a company and for that company have an …

Offering financial services to businesses means actively working to generate and convert leads, typically through digital marketing. At the same time, digital marketing means operating on a scale and marketplace where you face a great deal of competition, including from national and international financial services companies. Whether you’re operating as a bank, credit union, financial …

A 70-year-old man happened upon a genie one day who promised to grant him one wish. Without hesitation, the man cast a mischievous grin toward his aging wife and chuckled, “I wish I had a woman that was 20 years younger!” Poof! And just like that, the man was 90 years old. Credit unions are …

Is your CU on Instagram? If not, maybe it should be. After all, Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media platforms today. The audience on Instagram skews much younger than Facebook, most being between the ages of 18-29, which makes it an excellent platform for your CU to reach younger potential new members. …

How can you make time to maintain the business continuity plan for your credit union? Here are three tips to keep your contingency scenarios ready for action. Once we put a plan in place, there is often a tendency to define that as the end point of our obligation. Unfortunately, that’s not how business contunity …

I once worked for a credit union where employees dreaded calling the accounting department. There was an accounting specialist who was not friendly and often snapped at you if she felt you should know the answer to a question. She had been working there for over 20 years and had a reputation of not working …