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Fraud Prevention Tips + Resources

Since so many of life’s daily activities are transacted in the digital space, it’s quite common to be exposed to fraud. From data breaches and hacking to deceptive social media and text scams, your personal financial information is under assault. With fraudsters becoming more and more sophisticated every day, what steps can you take to stay one step ahead? One … Continue reading →
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6 Tips for Safer Online Shopping

As the world has adapted to “doing more from home,” the volume of purchases being made entirely online has skyrocketed. Unfortunately, so have online shopping scams. Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts or making a big purchase, like a pet or a car, there are always people looking to take advantage of you—and your wallet. “Scammers go where they feel … Continue reading →
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How to Start Building Your Credit

When you’re just starting out in life, it’s hard to establish your independence. To get a job, you need to have some experience. To set up a new home, you may need some furniture or funds to cover the start-up costs. The same can be said for your credit. How do you establish credit when you have no credit history? … Continue reading →
How to Start Building Your Credit

Keeping Debt Manageable

Debt is a reality for most Americans. In fact, the Federal Reserve estimates that 77% of Americans carry some form of debt.1 As a vital part of daily life, debt helps us buy our homes and cars, send our children to college, and make home improvements. It’s important, though, to realize that not all debt is created equally. Some debt … Continue reading →
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Prevent Mail Theft

A lot of things can happen between a sender’s address and your mailbox. Mail theft is a threat to your property and identity—your passport, tax receipt, and cash could become a target for thieves. Be proactive, take necessary precautions to prevent mail theft. Follow these helpful tips to get started today! Security is part of the package Check your mail … Continue reading →
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The Link between Your Physical and Financial Health

According to a recent PwC report, almost 60% of employees report that financial worries cause the most stress in their lives.  It’s no secret that stress can affect our physical health. Many of us have experienced stress-eating, tension headaches, loss of sleep, or the occasional digestive issues that can be brought about by excessive worry. Several studies have also shown … Continue reading →
The Link between your physical and financial health

Mind Your Money Manners

When it comes to money, we have many choices about how to use it. We can save it for the future, spend it on something we want or need, or share it with others in need. When it comes to talking about money, many of us are reluctant to open up. It may be because we associate money with negative … Continue reading →
Mind Your Money Manners

Managing a Cash Budget

The way we manage our money has changed dramatically in the past few years, as new digital technologies bring greater security and convenience. Given recent health and safety concerns, cash transactions have been slowly phased out of our day-to-day financial habits. While the trend may be moving us toward a cashless economy, there are some instances when using cash just … Continue reading →
Managing a Cash Budget

Saving Money: A Proverbial Plan

When it comes to saving money, we all could do a little better. On average, the personal savings rate in the United States hovers around seven percent. During times of uncertainty, like the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers tend to save more as they look for ways to stretch their dollars to cope with the crisis. Instead of taking a defensive stance, … Continue reading →
Saving Money: A Proverbial Plan

Staying Financially Fit On the Go

At Allegacy Federal Credit Union, we know that your time is precious and we want to do the right thing for your wellbeing by giving you banking options that are available when its convenient to you, no matter where you are. With online banking and our mobile app, you’ll have free access to accounts and the security of knowing that the … Continue reading →
Staying Financially Fit On the Go