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Our Holiday Hoopla Contest is Back!
Our Holiday Hoopla Contest is back by popular demand! The 2021 contest kicks off on Wednesday December 1! Want to win? Here’s what you need to do: Get an Advantage Checking account (if you don’t have one already!) Opening an account is easy, just head over here. Swipe your Advantage Checking debit card 12 times… (read more)
Posted In: Checking, FFCCU News and Info, FFCCU Services, Member Perks, Membership: Info to Know
Buying a Car in 2021
The 2021 car market has been tough for those buying a car – new or used. Low dealer inventory, a global microchip shortage, and consumer demand are making it increasingly difficult and expensive to shop for new and used vehicles. According to Edmunds, used cars are more desirable to customers who either can’t find what… (read more)
Posted In: auto loans, FFCCU Services
Tips For Winning College Scholarships
According to the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of a college education is more than $35,000 per student per year. If you do the math, a four-degree can be upwards of $140,000. That’s a lot of money. The good news is scholarships can make your education a lot more affordable. Scholarships are monetary awards given… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU Services, Ignite
Planning for Healthcare in Retirement
Healthcare in retirement; it’s not something that first comes to mind when thinking about our post-working days. But it’s an important piece of your retirement budget. Today, guest blogger Nichole Coyle, CFP, tells us what to plan for when considering healthcare in retirement. In general, people are living longer and health care inflation continues to… (read more)
Posted In: Guest Blog, Tips For Managing Finances
Get your Holiday Budget Ready Now with These 4 Tips
It’s never too early to start budgeting for your holiday shopping! When you plan ahead, you’ll be able to enjoy the season without racking up a ton of debt. To get started, check out these helpful tips. Open A Club Account Consider opening a Holiday Club saving account for your holiday shopping’s expenses. What’s a Club… (read more)
Posted In: Tips For Managing Finances
Credit Unions and Banks: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between credit unions and banks? It’s a question we get a lot – especially from individuals who are looking for a financial institution for the first time. If you have regular banking needs, chances are you’ll find what you need at both credit unions and banks. These include checking and savings accounts, money… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, FFCCU Services, Member Perks
Tips and Tricks to Combat Inflation.
You hear the term mentioned frequently these days: Inflation. But it makes you wonder, what is inflation? The Bureau of Labor Statistics defines inflation as “the overall general upward price movement of goods and services in an economy.” For the rest of us, it just means we’re all paying more for just about everything. While inflation… (read more)
Posted In: Tips For Managing Finances
How to Stay Financially Confident in Retirement
In todays’ age, retirees are living longer and experiencing retirement in new ways. In general, people no longer work for the same employer for 50 years, retire on a predictable pension, and settle into a quiet lifestyle. Instead, today’s retirees are more active—with baby boomers controlling 70% of the country’s disposable income. They’re traveling the world,… (read more)
Posted In: Guest Blog, Tips For Managing Finances
Get to know FFCCU’s digital banking tools
Digital technology is deeply transforming how we conduct our everyday banking activities. New tools give us the flexibility to make transactions whenever and wherever we want. They allow us to pay bills, transfer funds and make deposits with a few taps of our smartphone. And they give us added security, protecting our identity and finances… (read more)
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Understanding the 2021 Child Tax Credit
Taxes and deductions can be complicated, especially when eligibility is always changing. For families with children, understanding the new child tax credit is key to planning for the future. Recent changes to the Child Tax Credit have expanded its reach to help more families for the 2021 tax year. Advance payments, which are based on… (read more)
Posted In: Tips For Managing Finances
