In a time of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing you need to worry about is keeping yourself and your money safe from fraud. Scammers may try to use you to move stolen money. If you help them, you could be what law enforcement calls a money mule. How Do People Become Money…
The House of Representatives passed a $3 trillion stimulus bill on Friday, May 15, with a 208-199 vote. The more than 1,800-page legislation, dubbed the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (Heroes Act), would provide another stimulus check to qualifying Americans, extend unemployment benefits, and provide relief to homeowners, among other…
As a member of Pathways Financial Credit Union, you enjoy the many benefits we offer, including personalized service; optimal convenience; a voice in the way your credit union operates; and higher general earnings on your savings. One of the most significant advantages we offer our members is lower interest rates on loans. Our loans…
Everything is different due to the current pandemic, and Mother’s Day is no exception. You can’t take the family out for pizza or treat mom to a meal at her favorite restaurant, but you can still celebrate. Here are some ways you can make this day special for mom, no matter how far apart you…
1. Memberships you can’t use now. Life has changed for the foreseeable future. Year-long memberships or season passes you might have thought you’d regularly use are pretty much worthless now. Cancel or pause your monthly membership at the gym and ask for a refund on season passes you may have purchased for a sports team…
The coronavirus outbreak has brought out the worst in people. Panicky shoppers are shoving to get at the last case of water, and the slightest cough is setting off nasty barbs. At the same time, though, another movement — one of kindness and generosity — is gaining momentum across the country. Let’s take a…
Still have some questions about the stimulus check you’ll be receiving? As your credit union, it is our mission to keep you as informed as possible about issues and events that affect your financial health. Read a guide to COVID-19 economic stimulus relief prepared by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
By now, you’ve probably heard about the government stimulus package that will provide most Americans with a one-time check of $1,200. With checks arriving soon, so is the potential for fraud. For information regarding stimulus check fraud, click here. To reduce the chance of fraud, it is recommended that you set up direct deposit…
When trying to trim a monthly budget, most people don’t even consider their fixed expenses; however, with just a bit of effort and research, most of these costs can be reduced. 1. Consider a refinance Trim your mortgage payments by refinancing at a lower interest rate. It will cost a bit, but you can roll…
If you’re like most Americans, you owe money toward a large loan. Whether that means carrying thousands of dollars in credit card debt, having a hefty mortgage in your name or making car loan payments each month, loan debt is part of your life. This means you’re looking at hundreds of dollars in interest…
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