September 2026

Data Center Outage

2026-09-23T12:24:04-04:00September 17th, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|

Important Updates On Our Core Banking System As of 9/23/2612:00 PM ESTFinal UpdateBill Pay payments scheduled to process during the outage have now posted to members' accounts.If you are having issues logging into the mobile app, please uninstall and reinstall the app. You will need to manually enter [...]

Understanding the 5 C’s of Credit

2026-09-09T10:30:37-04:00September 9th, 2026|Categories: Auto Loans, Budget, Credit, Education, Home Equity Category, Mortgages Category, Personal Loans Category|Tags: , , , |

Most people know that a strong credit score can make borrowing easier and can help secure lower rates and more favorable terms. That’s why so much attention goes to one question: “What’s my score, and is it high enough?” While that question is important, lenders need to understand more than one [...]

August 2026

Beyond the College Checklist

2026-08-28T15:14:17-04:00August 28th, 2026|Categories: Education, Kids|Tags: , , , |

 Preparing a child for college comes with a long to-do list. There are dorm supplies to buy, class schedules to review, and what feels like a hundred little details to take care of before move-in day. Somewhere on that list is usually a trip to the credit union to open a [...]

How to Detect Check Fraud Early

2026-08-24T11:19:04-04:00August 24th, 2026|Categories: Education, Fraud Prevention|Tags: , , , |

Whether a check was stolen from the mail, altered, forged, or used in a scam, the sooner you notice suspicious activity, the better your chances are of limiting financial loss and protecting your account. The challenge? Check fraud is not always obvious right away. A payment may seem delayed. A check might [...]

What is check fraud?

2026-08-10T09:27:38-04:00August 10th, 2026|Categories: Education, Fraud Prevention|Tags: , , , |

Check fraud may sound like an old problem, but it’s still one of the fastest-growing types of financial fraud, and it can affect anyone. While many payments now happen online, millions of people still use paper checks to pay rent, send gifts, make business payments, or cover bills. And any time [...]

July 2026

The Most Dangerous Scam Isn’t Hacking

2026-07-27T15:19:57-04:00July 27th, 2026|Categories: Education, Fraud Prevention|Tags: , , , , , |

It usually begins with something that feels normal. A phone call that appears to be from the credit union with a person on the other end who is calm, professional, and ready to help. They explain there’s been suspicious activity on your account and that a quick fix is needed to [...]

The July Financial Aid Checklist

2026-07-21T15:05:26-04:00July 21st, 2026|Categories: Uncategorized|

Fall classes are just weeks away, and if you are like many students and families, the financial side of college can feel like a moving target. Between award letters, loan paperwork, and tuition deadlines, there is a lot to track. This checklist breaks it down into manageable steps so you can [...]

The Untapped Value of Personal Loans

2026-07-16T13:11:54-04:00July 16th, 2026|Categories: Budget, Credit, Education, Personal Loans Category, Saving Money|Tags: , , , |

Unexpected expenses rarely arrive at a convenient time. A major car repair, a broken air conditioner, a medical bill, or an emergency home repair can quickly change a family’s financial plans. When those situations happen, many people automatically reach for a credit card because it feels like the easiest solution. That [...]

Student Loans 101: Understanding the Basics

2026-07-08T09:29:24-04:00July 8th, 2026|Categories: Budget, Education, Home Equity Category, Kids, Personal Loans Category, Student Loans Category|Tags: , , , , |

Enrolling in and attending college is a major life milestone. For many applicants, student loans play a key role in making higher education affordable and attainable. While borrowing funds can help you achieve your academic goals, it’s important to understand how student loans work so you can make informed decisions now [...]

June 2026

Getting Your Vacation Budget Ready for Summer Fun

2026-06-10T11:31:43-04:00June 10th, 2026|Categories: Budget, Credit, Credit Union Perks, Education, Personal Loans Category, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Summer is the season of family vacations, road trips, beach days, theme parks, and making memories with the people who matter most. Many families spend weeks researching destinations, comparing hotel options, and planning activities long before they leave home. What often receives far less attention is the financial side of the [...]

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