Category Archives: FFCCU News and Info
Adopt-A-Family & More: Charities We Love
We’re entering the “season of giving,” which typically gets us thinking about holiday shopping for friends and family. But in more recent years, we’ve seen the advent of Giving Tuesday (a National Day of Giving celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) balancing out the more consumerist frenzy of Black Friday. Giving Tuesday is a celebration… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Local Events
4 Money Fears for Halloween
Your 2023 money fears are here! Crawl under the covers for this week’s blog post. We’re planting a flashlight beneath our chin and turning out the lights to share a few financial fears that are lurking at the end of 2023. But before you board the windows and bar the doors, rest assured that these… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Tips For Managing Finances
Credit Union vs Bank: See the #CUDIFFERENCE
Credit Union vs. Bank: what are the differences? We’re posting today’s blog during the 24-hour stretch of our Member Appreciation Day (Celebrated October 13 at our Downtown Cleveland Branch and October 14 at all other FFCCU branches). So, while our valued members enjoy freebies and sweet treats, we want to address those folks who have… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, FFCCU Services, Member Perks
Student Loan Repayments Resume – What Borrowers Should Know
October is approaching – much to the delight of spooky season supporters. Young ones are gearing up for trick or treat. Film fans look forward to a month of movies featuring menacing monsters. But for college graduates with outstanding student loans, this October may feel a lot like a horror movie than in years past:… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Tips For Managing Finances
Announcing our 2023 Scholarship Winners!
We are excited to announce our 2023 Ignite My Future Scholarship winners! As an organization, FFCCU is committed to people helping people. In that spirit, the Ignite My Future Scholarship recognizes deserving Club Ignite members who have demonstrated a commitment to their communities through volunteer activity. Scholarship winners receive $500 towards tuition for the fall… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Ignite
Using A Mobile Wallet: a quick user guide
Have you ever used your phone to pay at your local pharmacy or grocery store? If not, you’re missing out on the convenience of your mobile wallet. A global study has predicted that around 60% of people worldwide will use digital wallets in 2023. And why not? A simple tap, and you’re good to go!… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Member Perks, Membership: Info to Know
Your Ultimate Guide to Applying for the 2023 Ignite My Future Scholarship
While you may not be thinking about how to pay for school yet, that fall tuition bill (for high school or college!) will be due before you know it. If you are a Club Ignite member, (or eligible to become one), you may be able to help fund your education with FFCCU’s Ignite My Future… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Ignite, Member Perks, Membership: Info to Know
Thank you to Our Veterans
This Veterans Day, FFCCU honors the 19 million veterans that have defended the United States. Veterans Day began as an armistice day in the country to commemorate the end of World War I. After a succession of several wars (World War II and the Korean War), the 83rd congress changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Member Perks
Congratulations to Our 2022 Ignite My Future Scholarship Winners!
Picking the scholarship recipients every year is a difficult job. With so many exceptional candidates, it is never an easy task. However, we are grateful for all the students that applied. And without further ado, here are the 2022 Ignite My Future Scholarship winners: Grace Koehler Grace is a senior at Medina High School. She… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Ignite
How Covid-19 Has Affected Women’s Financial Health
Over the past two years, we have seen many things shift and change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the more dramatic effects of all these changes has been the impact on women’s financial health. Since the early phase of the pandemic, women were more likely than men to lose or leave… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Saving, Tips For Managing Finances
