Con artists cheat Americans out of billions of dollars every year. Recognizing red flags for potential scams can help protect you, your loved ones, and your hard-earned cash.   Phishing Phishing is when scammers pretend to be someone that they aren’t to gather sensitive information or access to a person’s funds through a credit card […]
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	Discovery Federal Credit Union named one of the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America   Discovery FCU recently received an A+ financial health grade and was named one of the Top Healthiest Credit Unions in America for 2021 by DepositAccounts.com, a subsidiary of LendingTree.com. “It is such an honor to have Discovery FCU recognized […]
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	Michele Smith, Vice President/Chief Information Officer of Discovery FCU, is among 31 credit union professionals and volunteers named as 2021 Credit Union Rock Stars by the editorial team of Credit Union Magazine The Credit Union Rock Stars program recognizes motivated, talented, and creative credit union leaders in every discipline from marketing to finance to information […]
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	We’ve all heard the term “broke college kid” once or twice in our lives, and attending school without a full-time job certainly justifies why it can be difficult to grow your savings. Whether you’re currently enrolled in classes or preparing to leave the nest, achieving financial stability is probably on your mind.  Sustainable saving, spending, […]
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	The Department of Labor & Industry is seeing an increase in fraudulent attempts to apply for unemployment benefits using stolen identities. Scammers have been signing up unwittingly – and still fully employed – residents for jobless benefits as part of a surge of sophisticated identity theft schemes to steal taxpayer money during the covid-19 pandemic. […]
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	Warm days are right around the corner and many of us are ready to take our favorite cars, boats, or RVs out for a much-needed adventure. But if you’re unhappy with the price you’re paying on a monthly vehicle loan to fund your hard-earned wheels, it can take the fun out of those future plans.  […]
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	Whether you’ve been renting for years or just ready to move out of your childhood home, purchasing your first house is a huge (and exciting) decision. While we’d all love to pay for our dream home in cash upfront, this isn’t an option for most — and mortgages are typically the way to go.  Before […]
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	If you’re a current member of Discovery Federal Credit Union or any other financial institution, you probably have some experience with digital banking. But if you’ve always used mobile or online banking services simply to check in on your balances — we’ve got some exciting news.  Discovery FCU has upgraded to a functional and versatile […]
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	For many, November 1st marks the beginning of the holiday season. Let’s face it — your favorite brands are already advertising the latest and greatest products to add to your cart this year! While holiday shopping is an exciting reason to pick out gifts for those you hold near and dear to your heart, stress […]
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	When it comes to talking with a spouse or partner about money, many people shy away. It can be scary—but it doesn’t have to be. Positive and frequent communication is key. Talk Often A great way to reduce the stress of talking about money is to discuss things frequently with your partner. Don’t wait for […]
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