Looking To Buy A Used Car Or Truck?
FFCCU and Enterprise Car Sales have teamed up to provide quality used cars with competitive auto loan rates to help make finding your dream car easy and affordable! We talked with Duane Luke, Enterprise’s Area Car Sales Manager for Northern Ohio, to find out more about their car sales program and how they differ from… (read more)
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Gnome your credit
People often have old debt with high interest rates that may have seemed like a good deal in the past, but things can change! After improving a credit score, getting a raise, or just budgeting differently, you may find those rates are higher than you deserve. This could be costing you more and more money… (read more)
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Erika Lauren Shares Her FFCCU Story
Hey y’all! It’s your radio pal Erika Lauren! I wanted to share with you my experience at Firefighter’s Community Credit Union! They have truly helped me get back on track with my finances, and I am forever grateful that I decided to become a member! Here is my story…
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, FFCCU Services, Real People Campaign, Tips For Managing Finances
To Refi or Not to Refi? That is the question.
There are a lot of determining factors when it comes to whether or not you should refinance your home. Before moving forward, you should ask yourself some questions to better understand if refinancing is right for you. Here are some things to consider: Why are you interested in refinancing? Lower rates, smaller monthly payments and… (read more)
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You’re making a difference in the lives of other members. Seriously!
Maybe your intent was only to open up a savings account, or to secure financing for a vehicle, but when you did that – you did A LOT More! You see, what happens at FFCCU stays at FFCCU (like Vegas, but the G rated version). Unlike the big banks, the deposits made here – stay… (read more)
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Preventing Identity Theft
If you’ve been a victim of identity theft, you’re not alone. Thirty-three percent of Ohioans reported that they’d been victimized by fraud and/or identity theft in a year-end 2016 survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League. More could have suffered at the hands of fraudsters without knowing it yet. In 2015, Ohio had the… (read more)
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Home Buyer Checklist
A Checklist for Home Buyers As a home buyer, being prepared can not only lower your stress level, but it can also empower you. Following these five steps you’ll be empowered to make a good decision. You’ll also have more power to negotiate the best deal for yourself. Establish Your Budget: Check out our financial calculator to… (read more)
Posted In: Lending, Tips For Managing Finances
Everything needs a good spring cleaning, even your finances.
As your spring cleaning kicks into high gear, don’t forget to dust off your personal financial plan. Here at FFCCU we have lots of different ways to help you “tidy up” your finances. Taking a few minutes now to access your plan (or create one) can save you hours of stress and worry later and… (read more)
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Five Ways to Turbo-Charge Your Car Shopping Process
Tips to stretch your dollar when car shopping According to a consumer survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League, more than 23% of Ohio consumers are considering purchasing a vehicle this year. And rather than pay cash, 83% are more likely to finance that vehicle. When asked what factors respondents considered when vehicle shopping:… (read more)
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How can sticking to a budget be less problematic?
While many Ohio consumers plan to start 2017 off with a household budget, sticking to that budget may pose a problem. Data from a consumer survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League reveals 75 percent of respondents plan to start the new year off with a household budget, but 45 percent of those respondents… (read more)
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