FFCCU Blog
Ignite My Future 2024 Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of our Ignite My Future Scholarship! As a credit union, FFCCU is centered around the value of “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. Our 2024 scholarship recipients receive $1000… (read more)
Posted In: Ignite
BNPL – Buy Now/Pay Later Risks & Alternatives
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) programs can be enticing for people who are short on cash and ready to make a purchase. These programs are low- or no-interest installment payment plans that some retailers – often online merchants – may offer at the time of purchase. They are increasingly popular in the travel and leisure… (read more)
Posted In: Guest Blog
Having Cash on Campus: Student Finances While Attending School
Managing student finances during your college years can be challenging, but it’s also essential. Establishing financial stability while in school is not only about making ends meet, but also setting the foundation for a secure future. Here are ten key strategies to work towards and maintain financial stability while on campus. Create a Realistic… (read more)
2024 Tax Changes – Tips for Filing
For many people, filing a tax return each year is a dreaded chore. You acclimated to the previous year’s expectations – but what will 2024 tax changes bring? Filing needn’t be so stressful. A little preparation and knowledge can ensure you submit on time and take advantage of any credits and deductions that will lower… (read more)
Posted In: Guest Blog, Tips For Managing Finances
Holiday & Vacation Savings – Seasonal Satisfaction with Club Accounts
A few years of missed opportunities from being cooped up and our always-busy lives have made many of us more eager than ever to hit the road, get out on the waves, or take off to a new destination. But the rising cost of… well, everything is making vacation planning more stressful than it used… (read more)
Posted In: Saving
9 Tips for Newlyweds: Marriage & Finances
Getting married and looking for money advice? Ready or ‘knot,’ guest blogger, Nichole Coyle, joins us today to discuss marriage and finances. Transitioning from handling finances individually to merging two different financial systems, spending patterns, savings approaches, and financial goals can be challenging. Talking about these topics prior to your wedding day or in the… (read more)
Posted In: Tips For Managing Finances
Love Hurts: Tips for Dealing with Romance Scams
If you’re a frequent reader of the FFCCU blog, you know by now that financial scammers are clever, adaptable, and completely without shame. The latest scheme is always around the corner, and old stand-bys get a fresh coat of nefarious paint as technology advances or changes come to the way we live our lives and… (read more)
Posted In: FFCCU News and Info, Tips For Managing Finances
10 Tips to Protect Seniors from Elder Financial Abuse
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse and Exploitation… In today’s guest blog, our friends from Ohio Credit Union League will break down 10 great tips to try and prevent elder financial abuse: The rise in elder financial abuse – defined by any sort of theft or scam that exploits vulnerabilities in a senior’s trust or capacity –… (read more)
Posted In: Guest Blog, Tips For Managing Finances
