Financial Education Center
Here for Every Step of Your Financial Wellness Journey
No financial situation or journey looks exactly the same. Whether your focus at this time is on paying down debt, saving for the future, planning for a major purchase, or anything in between, we're here to help! We've gathered several resources for some of the most common financial goals, and we're always here to help you come up with a customized plan for yours!
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Beware of Student Loan Forgiveness & Cancellation Scams
Sep 16, 2022Student loan scams are on the rise. Even more so since the announcement about the Student Debt Relief Plan. Here’s what to know and how to stay safe.
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What to Know About Payable on Death (POD) Accounts
A payable on death (POD) account is used by banks and credit unions to help members transfer their funds to their desired beneficiaries upon the members’ passing. These types of arrangements are typically used on bank accounts, such as checking, savings, and time deposit certificates....
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A Voice for the Good: Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
This article features Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana—a local non-profit on a mission to “enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information, and compassionate assistance.”...
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What to Know About the Latest Student Loan Relief Announcements
In case you missed it, some big news regarding student loans was announced last week! While we don’t know all of the details just yet, here’s what we do know—and what you should, too....
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Store Cards Are No Match for Credit Cards Issued by Credit Unions
Although there are several advantages to having a store card, a credit card from your local credit union tends to be the better option for daily purchases and maybe your only option for balance transfers and/or cash advances....
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What Are Share Certificates & How Do They Work?
Share certificates are a savings option offered by credit unions like 3Rivers, designed to grow your money by a higher dividend (interest earned) than regular savings accounts over a set period of time. Share certificates work in the same way certificates of deposits (CDs) do; the main difference is that share certificates are offered by credit unions and CDs by banks....
