February 2020

Advantages of Working with a Local Syracuse Credit Union Vs Bank

2021-02-18T12:13:51-04:00February 13th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|

First, let’s explore what is a credit union? A credit union is still a financial institution. It works very similarly to any other banking option. It holds your money in a safe, secure location and offers loans, savings accounts, checking accounts, balance transfers, and many other options we tend to think of when looking [...]

January 2020

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Faster

2021-02-18T12:19:47-04:00January 24th, 2020|Categories: Budget, Credit, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Drowning in Debt? Start with Little Wins. Paying off credit cards can be a little like doing your taxes. You have no idea where all the money went and all you want is for the entire situation to be over. The problem is that, like the IRS, a lot of credit card debt won't [...]

December 2019

7 Ways to Reduce Your Holiday Stress

2021-02-18T12:25:42-04:00December 20th, 2019|Categories: Healthy Living|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Nobody can avoid holiday stress. A reasonable amount may even be good for you! Too much though, can lead to feeling overwhelmed or irritable. It may even cause physical symptoms such as anxiety, tension headaches, or an upset stomach. The following steps may help you keep stress at a manageable level: Recognize your stress [...]

How to Safely Do Your Christmas Shopping

2021-02-18T13:12:38-04:00December 13th, 2019|Categories: Fraud Prevention, Shopping|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Whether you’re planning to shop online, tackling the stores for Christmas shopping, or just enjoying an evening out, taking a few extra steps to protect yourself and your identity this holiday season isn’t only smart, it’s easy. Criminals love distracting environments and the holiday season provides just that, with bustling crowds, bright displays, and [...]

Quick Tips for Traveling Abroad

2021-02-24T12:12:35-04:00December 5th, 2019|Categories: Fraud Prevention|Tags: , , , , , , , |

No matter how much advance planning you do for a trip abroad, there are always some details that require last-minute handling. Some of them become routine, but they are important nonetheless. Read our tips for traveling abroad. Footloose and Fancy Free You don't have to travel with a fixed itinerary or on a prescribed [...]

November 2019

What Does Upside Down Car Loan or Underwater Mean?

2021-03-01T16:06:51-04:00November 1st, 2019|Categories: Auto Loans|Tags: , , , , , |

What Does It Mean When Your Loan is Underwater? As new car models for next year start showing up on dealer lots, people will be hurrying to get the latest deals and newest features. Many of these people may still be paying on their current vehicles. Yet, the lure of dealer incentives and low [...]

October 2019

Figure Out How Much Those Shoes Actually Cost When You Make a Budget

2021-02-18T13:53:11-04:00October 11th, 2019|Categories: Budget, Saving Money|Tags: , , , |

They're only $30! If you're like most people, you probably hear yourself or your family members throwing around phrases like that all the time, but the reality is that the value of something really depends on whether or not you can afford it. This is a great tool to keep in mind when you're [...]

September 2019

Your Syracuse Credit Union Got a Facelift. Check Out The New Money FCU!

2021-02-24T12:26:41-04:00September 2nd, 2019|Categories: Uncategorized|

As a Syracuse credit union, we’ve been helping people figure out their money for a long time, since 1976, in fact. In that 43 years we have gone through a few “facelifts”, but nothing like what we decided to do over the last year. Internally, we have always known who we are. We have [...]

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