Family Fun on a Budget Do the inflation blues have you rethinking your summer vacation plans? With rising gas and airline ticket prices, you may be wondering just how much fun you can afford. Luckily, there are plenty of great summer destinations right here in our home state. And with easy personal loans from Discovery […]
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The sooner you teach your children the basics about budgeting, the better, and the 3-jar money system is a great way to get started. Kids and Money To learn how to manage money in the 3 jar system, kids need some money to manage. How they get that money can vary. Some children earn cash […]
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One of the many mysteries of college, especially freshman year, is what being there is actually going to cost. Sure, you know there’s tuition. But how much will you need to make it through the first semester? The first year? Here are what to plan for first: the start-up costs of being a college student. […]
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After 26 years of service to Discovery Federal Credit Union, its members, and the national credit union movement at large, Edwin L. Williams, CPA, CUDE, has announced plans to retire from his position as Discovery Federal Credit Union’s President & CEO by the end of the year. Operating with the benefit of advanced notice of […]
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June 3, 2022 Discovery Federal Credit Union surprised the staff and students at the John Paul II Center – Special Education Center for Children & Adults with a special cool treat from the Mr. Softee Ice Cream Truck! Ice cream is a special treat any time of the year at school, however, when the […]
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Credit Union Impersonation Scams are on the Rise Credit Union members must stay alert to the latest attempts by scammers to access personal financial data. Some of our members have recently received phone calls and texts from fraudsters posing as credit union employees. Fraudsters spoof credit union phone numbers and email addresses and use pieces […]
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Home prices have skyrocketed across the country, and experts predict that they will continue rising – about 11% this year and 3% next year. These projections include considerations for rising inflation and reactionary interest rates. So, with all the equity that you, as a homeowner, have earned over recent months, you may be wondering if […]
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Whether you need some more space, are ready to downsize into something a bit more manageable, or are relocating to a new place, you should prepare for the emotional and financial impacts of selling your home. The Costs of Selling In most cases, there are substantial costs in selling real estate that reduce the amount […]
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The best way to prevent identity theft is to stay informed, aware, and on top of your finances. By taking the proper precautions and acting quickly, you can help negate the impacts of attempted or successful identity theft. Precautions Thieves can use your name, credit card number, and Social Security number to assume your identity, […]
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Beware of Counterfeit Discovery FCU Checks Circulating Don’t become a victim of check fraud and always err on the side of caution when something doesn’t feel right or seems too good to be true. Recently, Discovery FCU has identified and stopped several fraudulent Discovery FCU Official Checks; these were counterfeit checks that were circulating nationwide. […]
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