FSU Credit Union reaches milestone with donations to Kidz1stFund

by Roger Luke @ FSUCU.org

Wed Feb 28 13:24:15 PST 2018

On Rare Disease Day, we want to shine a spotlight on the impact FSU Credit Union members made with finding a cure for Fanconi Anemia by partnering with the Kidz1stFund. Together, we raised and donated $26,640 toward the cause for 2017! Over the past four years, we’ve donated more than $100,000, which makes FSU Credit […]

Personal loans: the Swiss Army Knife of personal finance

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Fri Mar 16 10:53:05 PDT 2018

Sometimes life throws expensive surprises. To cover them, you’ll need to borrow. If you’re borrowing to finance one of these costly events, consider a personal...

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Money Moves Before Traveling Abroad

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Tue Jun 06 09:47:37 PDT 2017

Your plane tickets are booked, your itinerary is set, and you’re almost ready to go – to another country! Traveling the world is exciting and on many of bucket lists. But aside from experiencing different food, language and customs, you’ll also face financial changes. Here are five essential things you need to do before your... Read More

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Credit union rocks the day away in support of financial literacy

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Tue Mar 13 11:42:21 PDT 2018

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa. ­– TruMark Financial® Credit Union will host a Lyrics & Literacy event on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Glazier Hall, 2980 Southampton...

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10 Ways You Can Make Extra Money

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Thu Jun 08 10:02:27 PDT 2017

Even if you have a regular job, sometimes you need extra cash. You might need to pay off debt, save for something special, or cover an upcoming bill. With a little effort, you can be more comfortable financially and stay out of debt. 1. Try a Temp Job Temp agencies look to place qualified workers... Read More

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2018 Annual Meeting

by Jordan Ottaway @ Neighborhood Credit Union

Tue Jan 30 07:38:38 PST 2018

Save the Date 88th Annual Meeting! Review of 2017 business and financial results, election of Board of Directors and door prizes. March 29, 2018 at 3:00pm North Dallas Branch Members make the difference and we are looking forward to seeing you this year. Annual Meeting Nominating Committee Any Neighborhood Credit Union member interested in being […]

Neighborhood Credit Union Celebrating 10 Years of Prize Savings

by Jordan Ottaway @ Neighborhood Credit Union

Thu Feb 15 09:50:24 PST 2018

Published February 15, 2018 DALLAS, Texas—Ten years is a big milestone, and Neighborhood Credit Union is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Prize Savings Account by giving away $1,000 every week. Normally, the credit union awards $1,000 plus other monthly cash prizes. Weekly winners are revealed every Friday at noon on Neighborhood CU’s Facebook page […]

How Many Quarters Make a $100?

by growing @ Growing Savings

Mon Feb 26 15:43:52 PST 2018

How many quarters make $100? There are four quarters in a dollar. So, for every dollar we count four quarters until we reach $100. To figure out how many quarters are in $100, we can use the following equation: 4 (quarters in a dollar) x 100 (dollars) = 400 quarters. There are 400 quarters in $100. You can determine the number of quarters in $100 using the following way as well: There are 100 cents (pennies) in a dollar. Therefore, we can determine that there are 10,000 cents (100 cents x 100 dollars) in $100. We can then use the

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Joyce G. Leger appointed to Leominster Credit Union Board of Directors

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Wed Dec 06 11:12:30 PST 2017

LEOMINSTER, MA – The Board of Directors of Leominster Credit Union recently voted to appoint Joyce G. Leger as a Director. Leger’s appointment results from the vacancy on the Board due to the retirement of former Chairman Anthony Gasbarro. “We are delighted to have Joyce join the LCU Board of Directors. She and her family have... Read more.

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Equifax Data Breach

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Tue Oct 10 10:52:02 PDT 2017

Equifax is a consumer credit reporting agency which collects personal information for reporting services. Recently, Equifax announced a breach that may have affected millions of people. The affects of this breach may result in identity theft, fraudulent transactions, complications when applying for loans or jobs, and much more. However, there are ways to keep you... Read More

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Leominster Credit Union Named Credit Union of the Year by the Cooperative Credit Union Association

by Kristen Cote @ Leominster Credit Union

Thu Oct 19 06:43:29 PDT 2017

LEOMINSTER, MA – Leominster Credit Union was named Credit Union of the Year at the 2017 Cooperative Credit Union Association Annual Meeting and Convention. The CCUA represents credit unions in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Delaware. LCU also received two additional awards. It was recognized with the Excellence in Advocacy award for its outstanding... Read more.

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Leominster Credit Union to hold annual Blanket Drive

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Fri Jan 12 03:40:49 PST 2018

LEOMINSTER, MA, – Leominster Credit Union is collecting new blankets for the annual blanket  drive to provide warmth and aid to families in need in our local communities.  The blanket drive is in partnership with Massachusetts Credit Unions and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless.  Donations may be dropped off at any Leominster Credit Union... Read more.

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Project Santa

by Omaha FCU @ Omaha Federal Credit Union

Fri Dec 01 14:51:06 PST 2017

Omaha Federal Credit Union is again teaming up […]

Credit cards or debit cards – what’s the smartest swipe?

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Thu Mar 08 06:11:44 PST 2018

Most people own at least one debit card and at least one credit card. They know they have them, but they may not know about...

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Mobile banking – four ways to stay on top of your finances while on the go

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Fri Mar 23 08:20:51 PDT 2018

Most people have a checklist they go through before they leave the house. Is the stove turned off? Are the doors locked? Do I have...

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Roundup: 6 Incredibly Helpful Personal Finance Articles

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Thu May 25 10:00:00 PDT 2017

The Internet is home to tons of articles on how to manage your finances. We’ve made the work of finding the good ones a little easier for you by putting together a list of some of our favorites. “It’s Your Own Fault You’re Poor: Why Your Brain Won’t Let You Save Money” This article from... Read More

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Top 7 home improvements you can do yourself with a little help from TruMark Financial

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Fri Mar 02 05:29:16 PST 2018

Stop and take a look around your house. Are you delighted with everything in it? This is where you spend a good portion of your...

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Safety First: Preparing For Hurricane Season

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Tue May 16 09:43:54 PDT 2017

Living close to the ocean is usually a wonderful thing. The views are breathtaking and recreation opportunities are never far away. But there’s a danger associated with coastal living: hurricanes. Statistics show that 97% of hurricanes in the Atlantic occur between June 1 and Oct. 15. This is according to researchers from the National Oceanic... Read More

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Join us for a Learning-Filled, Piggy Bank-Building Bash

by citi01admin @ Verve

Tue Mar 06 13:20:23 PST 2018

April is National Credit Union Youth Month, and we’re getting a jump start with our piggy bank-building workshop designed to help boost healthy spending and saving habits for our youth—with a good dose of arts and crafts thrown in there, too. Join us from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at the Children’s

If You Insist on Paying Taxes With a Credit Card, Here’s How

by Tina Orem @ NerdWallet

Thu Mar 22 14:14:34 PDT 2018

Ask any financial expert whether you should pay your tax bill with a credit card, and the answer is almost universally the same: Don’t do it. Credit cards charge far…

FSU Credit Union Leadership Nominees

by Jessie Watson @ FSUCU.org

Tue Mar 27 08:13:20 PDT 2018

FSU Credit Union, a member-owned financial institution, is managed and lead by its Board of Directors. In addition, a volunteer Supervisory Committee is responsible for ensuring that the credit union’s Board of Directors and leadership engage in practices and procedures to properly safeguard members’ assets. The FSU Credit Union Nominating Committee has officially nominated Frank […]

Kristen DiMeco joins Leominster Credit Union

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Mon Dec 11 10:02:40 PST 2017

Leominster Credit Union announces that Kristen DiMeco has joined the Credit Union as Branch Manager. She will be responsible for managing the member service team and for the daily branch operations at the Clinton office. DiMeco has worked in the financial services industry for over 14 years. Her experience includes staff development, consumer lending, loan... Read more.

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Cost of Goods Sold Normal Balance

by growing @ Growing Savings

Wed Feb 28 14:45:52 PST 2018

What is the normal balance of cost of goods sold?   Cost of goods sold (COGS) is considered an expense item on the income statement because it represents the direct costs to manufacture products or services that have been sold. Cost of goods sold has a normal balance of a debit because it is an expense. This means that cost of goods sold increases with a debit and decreases with a credit. Keep in mind that all expense accounts normally have a debit balance. An example of a simplified journal entry for a sale of goods is as follows:

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We’re supporting Junior Achievement Big Bend in March, mission to create brighter futures

by Roger Luke @ FSUCU.org

Thu Mar 01 07:20:12 PST 2018

Inspiring students in our community to dream big and reach their potential is what Junior Achievement Big Bend (JABB) is all about, and FSU Credit Union is supporting those efforts by raising funds for them in March through our Borrow 4 Less – Give Back More program. Financing or refinancing your vehicle through FSU Credit […]

The secret history of the Wall Street Bull

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Tue Mar 06 06:51:36 PST 2018

Bulls and bears can be considered the unofficial mascots of the stock market. They represent the upward and downward movements of the stock market over...

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Verve to Break Ground on New Oshkosh Branch in Spring 2018

by citi01admin @ Verve

Tue Jan 23 11:39:50 PST 2018

In order to better serve members on Oshkosh’s growing west side, Verve, a Credit Union, will begin construction of a new branch at 1065 N Washburn st. in spring 2018, with opening scheduled for late fall 2018. In order to better serve members on Oshkosh’s growing west side, Verve, a Credit Union, will begin construction

This Spring, Clear Mediocre Credit Cards Out of Your Wallet

by Gregory Karp @ NerdWallet

Mon Mar 26 08:00:11 PDT 2018

Spring is a great time to declutter a closet full of clothes, a garage full of boxes and your wallet full of inferior credit cards. The average credit card holder…

Leominster Credit Union Shares the Holiday Spirit

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Wed Dec 20 09:16:43 PST 2017

Leominster Credit Union employees donated dozens of presents to Kylee’s Kare Kits for Kidz. LCU employees adopted 12 children, through Kylee’s Kare, in the spirit of making the holidays better for those less fortunate. In the same spirit of giving, the employees also donated bags of can goods and non-perishable items to local organizations to... Read more.

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How Many Quarters are in 20 dollars?

by growing @ Growing Savings

Fri Mar 02 22:51:20 PST 2018

How many quarters are in $20.00? There are four quarters in a dollar. To figure out how many quarters are in a 20 dollars, we need to multiply these four quarters by the 20 dollars. The following equation shows how this is calculated: 4 (quarters in a dollar) x 20 (number of dollars) = 80 quarters There are 80 quarters in 20 dollars. You can also calculate the number of quarters in 20 dollars by figuring out the number of cents in 20 dollars and dividing that number by 25 cents. You can do that as follows: 2000 (100 cents

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Debit cards – credit cards with training wheels

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Thu Mar 22 05:58:05 PDT 2018

When it’s time for teenagers to drive, they’ll need to pay for gas, tolls, and vehicle maintenance costs. Plus, whenever they are out on the...

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FSU Credit Union supports Tyler Biggins Foundation with donation

by Roger Luke @ FSUCU.org

Tue Mar 27 07:48:55 PDT 2018

FSU Credit Union showed its support for the Tyler Biggins Foundation and their mission with a donation of $2,940 on March 24 at their annual basketball tournament. Members who took out an auto loan in February made a direct impact on the Tyler Biggins Foundation with a $10 donation toward our Borrow 4 Less – […]

Credit Union Day

by Omaha FCU @ Omaha Federal Credit Union

Tue Oct 17 14:22:47 PDT 2017

Help us celebrate International Credit Union Day on […]

How a Credit Union Can Help You Save Money

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Tue May 23 10:17:14 PDT 2017

With trust in big banks declining, more people are turning to credit unions as their financial institution of choice. And this means more people are learning how credit unions allow you to save more money. Here are the big benefits making a difference: No Minimum Balances Many banks have checking accounts that require a minimum... Read More

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Getting The Most Out Of Youth Accounts

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Thu May 18 09:43:55 PDT 2017

Managing money is a foundational life skill. There are so many factors involved and so many open-ended questions at play. How much should you be saving? When is it worth spending more? How do you keep spare change from burning a hole in your pocket? It takes years of discipline and training to perfect this... Read More

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Our Clinton Branch location will be closing at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 27, 2018

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Fri Mar 23 07:45:58 PDT 2018

Our Clinton Branch location will be closing at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 while system enhancements are being performed. All other LCU locations will have regular hours of operation. Mobile and Online Banking will be available during this enhancement. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  

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Energy saving tips – what to look for when buying new appliances

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Thu Mar 15 05:10:37 PDT 2018

There’s no getting away from the fact that our dependence on energy increases daily. With energy-dependent technology driving our lives, ecologists continue to search for...

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Inheritance Scams are Evolving – Know What To Look For!

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Thu May 11 09:40:40 PDT 2017

Who doesn’t dream of becoming an instant millionaire? You might even have some detailed plans for how you’d spend an unexpected windfall if it were to happen. Imagine if a distant relative who’d been rolling in the stuff suddenly passed on and left you as their sole heir. Your dreams could now become a reality!... Read More

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Neighborhood Credit Union Presents Children’s Health with $56,000

by Jordan Ottaway @ Neighborhood Credit Union

Tue Jan 30 13:36:09 PST 2018

  DALLAS, Texas—A small donation can go a long way. Neighborhood Credit Union leaders saw that first hand when they presented Children’s Health with a check for $56,850 as a result of its Skip-A-Payment program. Neighborhood CU allows its members to skip a loan payment during the holidays in return for a small donation. The […]

2018 Scholarship Program

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Thu Dec 14 12:09:28 PST 2017

Leominster Credit Union, on behalf of the Cooperative Credit Union Association, Inc., is pleased to announce the 2018 College Scholarship Program. College bound students have the opportunity to be the recipient of one of six (6) $1,500 scholarships being awarded in 2018. For pertinent information, eligibility requirements and to download an application click here . Best of... Read more.

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How To Get A Summer Job: A Guide For Students Of All Ages

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Thu Jun 01 09:46:39 PDT 2017

Temperatures are rising, days are getting longer and kids are dying to get out of the classroom! This can only mean one thing: Summer is just around the bend. It’s time to start planning trips, summer camps, and summer jobs. Despite the fact that school won’t end in most places for another few months, it’s... Read More

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Warm Weather is Gift Giving Time!

by admin @ Total Community Credit Union

Fri Jan 08 08:49:19 PST 2016

       Dollar Off Gift Card Promo! Buy four for $12 Total Community Credit Union is offering our members a great deal on VISA prepaid gift cards. When the warm weather arrives so do special occasions! Do you need a gift for a special person? Give them what they want - a prepaid VISA gift card. You don't need to guess their size Continue Reading

Two Free Electronic Services Seminars

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Wed Feb 28 09:33:31 PST 2018

Join us at one of our free, no-obligation Seminars! Find out how simple, convenient and secure it is to use electronic banking services at LCU. Learn how to set up Online Banking, Bill Pay, get LCU’s Mobile App and make deposits with a click of your phone camera and more. Registration is required. Wednesday, April... Read more.

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FSU Credit Union Names New President/CEO

by Jessie Watson @ FSUCU.org

Fri Feb 16 07:44:22 PST 2018

The FSU Credit Union board of directors is pleased to announce Charles E. “Chuck” Adcock III will become the new FSU Credit Union President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective April 2, 2018. Mr. Adcock has served as FSU Credit Union Executive Vice President (EVP) for the past 14 years. “We are excited to bring Chuck’s vision and […]

Five common tax mistakes to avoid

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Fri Mar 09 07:57:57 PST 2018

It’s that time of year again. Get ready to break out the calculator and pencils; dig out the enormous pile of receipts, tax forms and...

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Auto loans: credit unions vs. banks

by Nicole Diehl @ TruMark Financial Credit Union

Wed Feb 28 05:31:28 PST 2018

Need a car but can’t pay cash? You have three choices: Borrow from the dealer or manufacturer’s financing company, borrow from a bank, or borrow...

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How Many Zeros in a Million, Billion, and Trillion?

by growing @ Growing Savings

Sun Mar 04 22:35:10 PST 2018

How may zeros in a million, billion, and trillion? It is often difficult to remember how many zeros are in numbers when they are very large. This would include a million, a billion, and a trillion. Below we have provide the answer to how many zeros are in these numbers. A million has 6 zeros: 1,000,000 A billion has 9 zeros: 1,000,000,000 A trillion has 12 zeros: 1,000,000,000,000 The below table shows the number of zeros in the numbers ten, one hundred, one thousands, and continuing up to a trillion. This should give you an idea of how to determine

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Leominster Credit Union donates warm clothing

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Mon Dec 11 10:08:17 PST 2017

Leominster Credit Union donated a variety of winter coats, gloves and hats to the Shalom Neighborhood Center to be distributed to residents of Puerto Rico and USVI. The request to participate in the “We got you covered” winter drive was to assist those who have been displaced and relocated due to being severely impacted by... Read more.

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Meet Employee of the Year Portia Grubbs

by Roger Luke @ FSUCU.org

Fri Feb 23 13:24:37 PST 2018

Not only was Portia Grubbs our most recent Employee of the Quarter, she took home Employee of the Year honors at our most recent staff meeting! Congratulations Portia! What’s the secret to winning FSU Credit Union’s Employee of the Year Award? Is it delivering service that members won’t soon forget? Is it brightening someone’s day […]

How To Have a Financially Productive Summer

by aspire @ Aspire Federal Credit Union

Tue May 30 09:46:28 PDT 2017

Summer vacation is a quintessentially American innovation. Kids have months on end free from school and are eager to make the most of it. On one hand, it’s great to spend more time with them. On the other, how do you keep them entertained without breaking the bank? Fortunately, there are a few ways to... Read More

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Leominster Credit Union Conducting Annual Book Drive

by Joanne Lattanzi @ Leominster Credit Union

Tue Mar 27 08:53:17 PDT 2018

LEOMINSTER, MA, March 26, 2018 – Leominster Credit Union is joining with credit unions throughout Massachusetts to collect new and gently used books during the month of April in association with the Cooperative Credit Union Association Annual Book Drive. The books will be donated to local organizations providing an educational resource for many children. Books... Read more.

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