Financial Literacy
Crypto ATMs: What to Know
June 6, 2024 Blog provided by the AARP Fraud Watch Network If you’re like most Americans, you walk right past a tool used to steal a reported $35 million from US consumers last year each time you go out for groceries. Cryptocurrency ATMs are often colorful kiosks that are popping up in supermarkets, convenience stores,…
Read MoreCool Tip: Freeze Your Credit!
April 2024 Temperatures might be on the rise but it’s smart to keep your credit report on ice. By Abbey Ramsay, VP of Lending You may have heard about freezing your credit but might not know what that means. Well, we are here to help defrost any confusion. A credit freeze is a voluntary lock…
Read MoreUCU Has Earned the AARP BankSafe Seal
April 2024 We’re thrilled to share that we have earned AARP’s BankSafe Trained Seal in recognition of our unwavering dedication to protecting our elder members from financial exploitation. The BankSafe designation is earned after over 80% of an organization’s frontline staff completes AARP’s comprehensive BankSafe training. Jilenne Gunther, National Director of AARP’s BankSafe Initiative, is…
Read MoreTips for Getting Financially Fit for Financial Literacy Month
March 2024 At UCU, we know that reaching your financial goals is essential – and when you know more about money management, you are more likely to navigate financial challenges successfully and achieve those goals. With April being Financial Literacy Month and Credit Union Youth Month, there has never been a more appropriate time to…
Read MoreWhat’s Next in Fraud
February 2024 As technology advances, you can expect fraud techniques to get more sophisticated. Today, fraud is a booming business, valued in the billions of dollars nationwide each year. What can you expect and, even more important, what can you do about it? Educating yourself is the best step, so read on for our insights…
Read MoreMake Your Money Work for You
January 24, 2024 In tight financial times, every dollar counts more than ever. You work hard for your dollars, so it’s important to make your dollars work hard for you too! Follow these tips to help maximize the impact you can make with your money. Go for High Yields One fundamental way to make your…
Read MoreQ&A with Amanda Allen and Maddy Gray, Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors
January 2024 While many look forward to a new year and a fresh start, this time of year can understandably bring heightened financial stress and challenges, especially after a period of increased spending during the holiday season. The good news is UCU has Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors who can help ease your stress with…
Read MoreUCU’s Consumer Lending Team Adds Extra Value to Your Loan
By Abbey Ramsay, VP of Lending November 20, 2023 In Consumer Lending here at UCU, we work with you through some of your biggest purchases, whether that be an auto, boat, camper loan, you name it. From an everyday Chevy to a Porsche 911, or a Mercedes to a motor home, we probably have helped…
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Linebacker Overdraft Protection
November 20, 2023 Shopping Season Survival Strategies Tips for managing your extra purchases through the holidays and beyond The winter holiday season is a merry time, filled with annual traditions and festivities, like picking out those just-right gifts, planning get-togethers, and decorating the house. The not-so-merry side of this season though, is all the extra…
Read MoreCybersecurity Month Insights: Securing Your Online Life
October 2023 Martha Ward, CISSPVP of Technology & Digital Experience In all areas of your online life, security is of the utmost importance. Here are a few actions you can take to stay diligent in protecting your information from fraudsters. Enable Multi-Factor Authentication For maximum protection, use multi-factor authentication, sometimes called MFA or two-factor authentication,…
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