Get Ready! What To Do Before Buying a House

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Fri Mar 02 13:54:05 PST 2018

Buying a new home is an exciting milestone but it can be full of uncertainty. To help first time home buyers through the process of buying their first home, Diamond Credit Union will be hosting a series of three Coffee House Talks. Join our area experts at the first event Preparing to Buy Your Home, for ... Continue Reading

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Consult This Employee Termination Checklist to Keep Things Running Smoothly

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 07 05:10:00 PST 2018

Employees leave companies every day to pursue growth opportunities, accommodate personal lives, or experience change. As an employer, you hope employees won’t leave your business, but you know this is wishful thinking. When an employee resigns, you need to know what to do. The average annual overall turnover rate is 19%, according to SHRM. If […]

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Correcting Employment Taxes: What to Do If You Withhold the Wrong Amount

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Feb 28 05:10:52 PST 2018

It’s easy to make mistakes, especially when you have a million and one things on your plate. One error you could make is deducting the wrong amount from employee wages. Correcting employment taxes is necessary if you withhold too much or too little from your employees’ paychecks. This article provides an overview of employment taxes […]

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PSCU Mobile App

by Lindsay Gallmeyer @ Public Service Credit Union

Mon Dec 05 12:09:11 PST 2016

Our mobile app is now available for online banking!  It’sME247 mobile banking is a secure, convenient way to access your Public Service Credit Union accounts anytime, anywhere.  You can download... Read more »

First Service Credit Union Bringing Free Belgian Waffles to Katy April 18

by Eileen Rahman @ First Service Credit Union

Thu Apr 13 01:31:54 PDT 2017

HOUSTON, April 13, 2017 – First Service Credit Union is offering a delicious start to the day for people in Katy on Tuesday, April 18, giving out free waffles from The Waffle Bus at numerous stops throughout the city from … Continue reading →

Ingo Money and Global Cash Card Partner to Deliver Mobile Check Cashing Services to Paycard Customers

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Wed Jul 01 16:10:28 PDT 2015

– Eligible Global Cash Card customers can now use Ingo Money to cash checks to their cards and receive instant, irreversible access to their money –  ATLANTA, July 1, 2015 – Ingo™ Money, Inc., a leader in mobile check cashing and digital payments technologies, and Global Cash Card™, a specialist in customized paycard solutions, announced today that they have partnered ... Read More

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Diamond Credit Union Recognized as a Leader in Berks County

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Wed Nov 01 12:19:47 PDT 2017

Diamond Credit Union is honored to be selected as a 2018 award winner in the 2018 Peoples Choice Awards. Berks County Living magazine recently notified Diamond Credit Union that we are once again the recipient of the Berks County Peoples Choice Who’s Who in Business for Credit Unions in 2018. This is the 11th time ... Continue Reading

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Ingo Money Launches a Universal Instant, Guaranteed Mobile Deposit App for 138 Million Americans with Cash Flow Issues

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Mon Oct 26 07:24:54 PDT 2015

– New mass-market service is first to deliver instant deposit capability to most bank accounts and prepaid cards – Atlanta, GA – October 26, 2015 – Hundreds of millions of American consumers and small business owners who rely on checks for wages, contract work, customer payments and other person-to-person payments and institutional disbursements no longer have to wait for check ... Read More

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Store Credit Cards, Balance Transfers & More: Make the Smart Money Decision

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Fri Oct 13 08:55:31 PDT 2017

Every day we’re faced with making decisions about our money. What feels like a smart money choice in the moment may have repercussions in the future. You might be tempted to save money on a purchase now only to have your credit score suffer.  You might choose to delay payments on a big ticket item […]

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Phil Fry, Business Services Manager at Diamond Credit Union, Receives Exclusive Business Lending Certification

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Tue Nov 28 08:13:18 PST 2017

Diamond Credit Union is proud to announce that Phil Fry, Manager of the Business Services Division at Diamond Credit Union, has received the CUES Certificate of Business Lending. CUES is an international membership association focused 100% on credit union talent development. Successful completion of this program at the CUES School of Business Lending, is a ... Continue Reading

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Avoid These Financial Traps — They May Be Hazardous to Your Wealth

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Fri Mar 09 14:43:20 PST 2018

Money. It’s hard to get and easy to lose. It doesn’t take long for the wealth you’ve accumulated to disappear if you don’t manage your money well or have a plan to protect your assets from sudden calamity. Snares like the ones mentioned below could easily threaten your financial security. Planning ahead can protect you ... Continue Reading

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Header #2

by Lindsay Gallmeyer @ Public Service Credit Union

Sat Nov 05 13:08:52 PDT 2016

Sugar plum tart fruitcake cheesecake apple pie cookie caramels pie sugar plum. Marshmallow bear claw marshmallow biscuit gingerbread. Pie bonbon cheesecake danish cotton candy soufflé marzipan cake. Sweet roll candy... Read more »

Equifax Data Breach

by Matt @ Linn Area Credit Union

Fri Sep 08 12:18:13 PDT 2017

Equifax data breach: 143 million people could be affected UPDATE 9/11/17: The Equifax data breach situation is continually evolving. According to Equifax, the company has adjusted the TrustedID Premier product Terms of Use. For more information and other updates, visit https://www.equifaxsecurity2017.com. Please note: Linn Area Credit Union cannot give legal advice. Now that’s a scary […]

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Ingo Money and Visa to Streamline Push Payments for Merchants, Corporations and Financial Institutions with Turnkey Ingo Instant Payments Platform

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Fri Oct 21 12:10:20 PDT 2016

– Ingo Instant Payments enables businesses and banks to originate real-time payments globally to more than four billion debit, prepaid, credit and mobile wallet accounts – Atlanta, GA ­– October 21, 2016 – Ingo Money, a leader in real-time push payments technology, introduced Ingo® Instant Payments, an API-based, turnkey push payments technology and services platform. The all-inclusive platform provides companies ... Read More

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How To Be Financially Smart At Any Age

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Thu Aug 31 08:18:27 PDT 2017

  As you go through the stages of life what it means to be “financially smart” will change. A smart financial move when you’re approaching your 40s is not the same as a smart financial move for a 19-year-old in college. At 40, there are more things to consider when making decisions about your money, […]

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First Service Credit Union Opens New Spring Branch

by slecrone @ First Service Credit Union

Tue Sep 13 12:49:41 PDT 2016

HOUSTON, September 13, 2016 – First Service Credit Union has opened its newest branch, its 12th in the Houston area, in Spring. The full-service branch, with walk-in service and three drive-up lanes, is at 8640 Spring Cypress Road, near the … Continue reading →

First Service Credit Union Plans Special Events for City of Katy’s Waffle Week Aug. 21-25

by slecrone @ First Service Credit Union

Tue Aug 15 10:58:19 PDT 2017

HOUSTON, August 15, 2017 – First Service Credit Union is using a “Waffle Tour” to show appreciation to public servants in Katy for what they do for the community. August 24 has been designated National Waffle Day, and in connection … Continue reading →

First Service Credit Union Purchases Site for Spring Branch

by Youna Younan @ First Service Credit Union

Tue Mar 15 12:27:33 PDT 2016

HOUSTON, March 15, 2016 – First Service Credit Union has purchased property and a building in Spring, Texas, and will open its first Spring area branch this summer. Continue reading →

Do You Know About the 2017 Tax Filing Extension?

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Mar 15 02:14:14 PDT 2018

The date April 15 is probably as quickly recognizable to most Americans as July 4 or December 25. Traditionally recognized as Tax Day, it’s the deadline for filing your previous year’s tax return.  With one month to go, you may be feeling the pressure and scrambling to get the task completed in the remaining days.  But […]

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Healthcare and Human Services

by Natasha Drozdak @ South State Bank

Sat Jun 27 17:44:20 PDT 2015

This includes local initiatives and organizations that support the improvements of health, wellness and hunger.

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Diamond Credit Union Helps Make the Reading Hospital Road Run a Success

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Fri Nov 10 14:30:30 PST 2017

On Sunday, October 15, 2017, over 600 runners participated in the Reading Hospital Road Run Half Marathon, 5K, and 1-Mile races which resulted in a hugely successful event. The Reading Hospital Road Run benefits the ‘Friends of the Reading Hospital,’ which is a nonprofit organization that funds programs to improve healthcare throughout the community. The ... Continue Reading

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Ingo Money Expands Leadership Team, Positioning for Aggressive Growth

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Thu Mar 02 06:42:21 PST 2017

– Former executives from PayPal, Bill Me Later, and American Express will lead the Ingo Money team with plans to rapidly scale product and sales – Atlanta, GA – February 29, 2017 – Ingo Money, a leader in real-time push payments technology, today announced the promotion of Lisa McFarland to Chief Product Officer and the hiring of Chief Sales Officer ... Read More

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Ingo Money Names Dickson Chu to Board of Directors

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Tue Jun 14 08:31:42 PDT 2016

Chu to assume broader leadership role having helped establish Ingo Money as an industry-leading push payments provider  Atlanta, GA – June 14, 2016 – Ingo Money, Inc. today announced that payment industry veteran and former Ingo Money Chief Product Officer Dickson Chu has been elevated to the company’s Board of Directors. Chu joined Ingo Money in 2014 to lead the ... Read More

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MOBILE CHECK DEPOSIT

by Lindsay Gallmeyer @ Public Service Credit Union

Wed Nov 01 11:49:02 PDT 2017

Mobile Check Deposit- Available Now! Mobile Check Deposit lets you deposit a check into your account by taking a picture of it with your smartphone or

Making the Leap

by Jan @ Linn Area Credit Union

Thu May 05 13:21:33 PDT 2016

I’m truly impressed with our Mobile Money app. Truly. Generally speaking, I’m not a person who leaps into action when the brand-spankin’-newest, high-tech gadget is introduced. Or software. Or anything, for that matter. It’s pretty easy for me to be that person who just goes along with what they’ve got, and that works for them. […]

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Direct Deposit Loans Can Put Cash In Your Pocket

by admin @ Direct Deposit Loans

Mon Nov 14 18:12:39 PST 2011

Don’t let life’s unexpected financial pitfalls convince you that you are out of options. People sometimes find themselves in circumstances that they cannot control. When a car needs a major emergency repair or major medical bills arise unexpectedly, you may … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know About a Qualifying Life Event

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 12 05:10:40 PDT 2018

Employees have a window of time each year to sign up for certain types of employer-sponsored insurance. Although this open enrollment period takes place at the end of each year for all employees, an employee can add or remove coverage at any time of the year if they have a qualifying life event. What is […]

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South State Advisory Privacy Notice

by Christine Okoye @ South State Bank

Thu Nov 30 20:13:56 PST 2017

South State Advisory Privacy Notice PDF  

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Explor-a-Mortgage, Part 1

by Jan @ Linn Area Credit Union

Wed Jul 06 09:11:39 PDT 2016

When was the last time you refinanced your home? Were interest rates lower or higher? If you don’t know, then you should take a look at your mortgage paperwork. It might be totally worth your while! My interest (pun intended!) in this is very personal. My husband and I refinanced about four years ago, and […]

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Will the Courts Accept a Jury Duty Excuse Letter If You’re in a Pinch?

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 19 05:10:23 PDT 2018

Sometimes, you or your employees’ personal responsibilities conflict with your business. For many small businesses, if you miss work or lose an employee for an extended period of time, there can be harmful effects on productivity in the workplace. But if you or an employee are called in for jury duty, you might not have […]

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First Service Credit Union Hosting Donation Drive for Houston Food Bank

by Eileen Rahman @ First Service Credit Union

Thu Oct 12 01:27:58 PDT 2017

HOUSTON, October 12, 2017 – First Service Credit Union is hosting a donation drive collecting food and supplies to help replenish the Houston Food Bank and assist with their disaster relief efforts. The Houston Food Bank has been overwhelmed as … Continue reading →

Ingo Money Names Jonathan Donahue Executive Vice President Business Development

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Fri Oct 14 12:13:42 PDT 2016

– 25-year banking and financial services executive to accelerate distribution growth for company’s ground-breaking push payments platform – Atlanta, GA ­– October 14, 2016 – Ingo Money, a leader in real-time push payments technology, today announced that Jonathan Donahue has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Business Development. The financial services veteran will help expand Ingo Money’s leadership ... Read More

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Diamond Credit Union Gets All Fired Up – For a Very Good Reason

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Mon Dec 04 08:55:40 PST 2017

Diamond Credit Union has been named one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 2017. “All Fired Up” was the theme for this year’s awards banquet held at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, PA, on November 30, 2017, where Diamond learned they ranked #15 in medium-sized companies throughout Pennsylvania. This is ... Continue Reading

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Answers to 18 Payroll Questions You Are Dying to Ask

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 05 05:10:18 PST 2018

For some business owners, running payroll might be like learning a foreign language. You are a master of your business idea, not the administrative responsibilities that come with it. Because you might not be familiar with these responsibilities, you might have some payroll questions. Payroll questions and answers When you become an employer, you need […]

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Identity Protection Tips for the Holidays

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Thu Dec 28 09:37:20 PST 2017

As consumers step up their online shopping leading up to the holidays, it’s a prime time of the year for identity theft. While you are busy snagging hot deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, thieves are phishing for your information. Don’t let an identity thief take the jingle out of your holiday. Follow these ... Continue Reading

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Ingo Money Unveils Industry’s First Split-Check Mobile Deposit and Digital Payments Service

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Tue Feb 23 11:56:21 PST 2016

Fast funds innovator introduces PayPal and credit card integrations to realize first real time money movement capabilities for individuals and small businesses Atlanta, GA – February 23, 2016 – Ingo Money, Inc. today introduced a new check splitting feature that enables users to cash a check via a smartphone app and send the funds instantly to multiple accounts. The fast ... Read More

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Successfully Plan for Holiday Shopping on a Budget [Downloadable Budget Sheet]

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Wed Nov 15 04:02:02 PST 2017

‘Tis the season to be jolly! ‘Tis the season for the gifts, decorations, family, friends, and children on their best behavior. ‘Tis the season for overloaded shopping bags, impulse buying, and credit card bills. Wait! That doesn’t sound as cheery. In 2016, according to a survey conducted by The American Research Group Inc., Americans spent […]

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How to Calculate a Raise

by Rachel Gray @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 14 05:10:09 PDT 2018

Employees have money on their minds. According to a Gallup poll, 59% of employees were not completely satisfied with their current pay. And, one SHRM survey found that 44% of respondents said they would leave their job to make more money elsewhere. To avoid losing their top employees, many businesses offer pay raises. Learn why employee […]

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Keeping You in the Green

by Kathleen @ Linn Area Credit Union

Tue Mar 28 13:28:00 PDT 2017

The month of March is all about the green. You’ve got St. Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and it’s also National Credit Education Month. So it’s a great time to take a look at your credit report and see what you can do to improve it! You probably already know that your credit […]

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A Look at Federal, State, and Local Minimum Wages

by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Wed Mar 21 05:30:00 PDT 2018

You can’t just pay your employees any amount you want. You must follow federal, state, and local laws that set minimum wages. What is minimum wage? Minimum wage is the lowest amount you can pay an employee per hour of work. You can pay more than the minimum wage, but you should never pay less […]

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Getting Out of Debt: You Can Do It and Here’s How to Get Started

by Liz Oliver @ LRRCU

Thu Jan 18 03:41:02 PST 2018

Most goals or resolutions that people set for themselves are neglected within a few weeks. It’s likely that this happens because people set far-reaching goals for themselves and then lose momentum when they don’t see results right away. A perfect example of this is the financial goal that many people set for themselves: getting out […]

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Ingo Money Names Gene Lockhart to Board of Directors

by Scott Stone @ Ingo Money

Wed Jan 06 10:46:20 PST 2016

– Financial services innovator to help instant mobile deposits provider scale its platform for consumers and small business owners – Atlanta, GA ­– January 6th, 2016 – Ingo Money, Inc. today announced that H. Eugene (Gene) Lockhart, former President and CEO of MasterCard Worldwide, has joined its Board of Directors. Lockhart will help the fast funds provider rapidly scale to ... Read More

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Join us for the Easy Expo!

by Jan @ Linn Area Credit Union

Fri Apr 01 14:22:54 PDT 2016

It seems like there’s always something new and exciting going on in Linn Area land! This year, we have a brand-spankin’-new format for our annual membership meeting on Monday, April 25. We’re calling it the Easy Expo and 2016 Annual Meeting, and here’s a quick snapshot of what it’s gonna look like! At 4:30 p.m., […]

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Keeping Mobile Banking & Apps Safe on Your Smartphone

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Tue Mar 13 09:23:26 PDT 2018

Being able to handle financial “to-dos” like paying bills, repaying a friend, checking account balances, or transferring funds, while on the go, can be a lifesaver. For all the conveniences that mobile banking websites or apps have brought us, they also can open you up to foul play, if your smartphone is ever lost or ... Continue Reading

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Should I Purchase Commercial Real Estate For My Growing Business?

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Thu Mar 22 14:58:05 PDT 2018

As a small business owner, whether you build websites, design jewelry, do bookkeeping, or jar your own tomato sauce, you will eventually face an important decision about the future of your business. Are ready to move your business from an at-home operation to a specialized office, manufacturing, or retail space? And are you better off ... Continue Reading

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What Is an FEIN?

by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Feb 26 05:10:00 PST 2018

When you run a business, you must meet many IRS requirements. You might need an FEIN to identify your business on documents like payroll tax forms. What does FEIN mean? What is an FEIN? FEIN is an acronym for Federal Employer Identification Number, also known as an EIN. This unique, nine-digit number is used by […]

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Promoting Your Business

by Diamond Credit Union @ Diamond CU

Fri Feb 16 14:29:59 PST 2018

If you’re the owner of a small- to medium-sized business, you may find yourself searching for the best methods of promoting your business. Diamond’s Business Services Manager, Phil Fry, offered his advice on four of the most commonly asked questions regarding business promotion. How Important is Brand Identity? Brand identity is one of the most ... Continue Reading

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Should You Offer a Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan?

by Mike Kappel @ Payroll Tips, Training, and News

Mon Mar 26 05:10:00 PDT 2018

You know employees like employer-sponsored benefits. As an employer, offering benefits is advantageous for your business, too. A nonqualified deferred compensation plan is one type of benefit that both you and your employees can enjoy. Find out what a nonqualified deferred compensation plan is, why you might consider offering it, and how to set it […]

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Financing A New Home: Answering Homebuyer Questions

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Mon Mar 12 07:40:38 PDT 2018

Finding the perfect new home can be hard work, but now you also have to navigate the mortgage financing process. There are many questions that arise when it comes to financing a new home. Below we’re answering four questions about financing a new home that homebuyers commonly ask. 1. Should I Be Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved? […]

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Safe Online Banking: For You & Your Money

by Kara Vincent @ LRRCU

Mon Mar 26 13:44:22 PDT 2018

From 24/7 account access to quick and easy bill paying, online banking offers members a convenient way to handle their finances. However, the rise of technology also brings an increase in potential hackers, scams, and fraud cases. Whether you’re looking to shield your small business or family’s finances, there are many strategies to stay vigilant […]

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1099-INT Instructions

by Lindsay Gallmeyer @ Public Service Credit Union

Fri Dec 01 01:39:30 PST 2017

This message is to alert you that the tax information that  is being provided to the IRS will be reported on your December 2017 statement