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Get a Weekly Credit Report Check for Free!

In the wake of COVID-19 and the resulting financial impact (as well as heightened fraud attempts) across the globe, keeping a close eye on your credit report is more important than ever. In an effort to help you stay informed and safe, the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) have agreed to offer FREE weekly report checks at AnnualCreditReport.com through April 2021!

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Credit Score
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14 Ways to Save Money by Going Green

Going green pays off in several ways. It reduces our carbon footprint and helps out the environment. It can benefit our health. And as an added bonus, it can save us some major money!

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Personal Finance
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Get a Head Start on College with the "Fast Start" Program

Purdue University and a handful of other strong schools are offering what’s known as a “first year free” program through Modern States. This is an opportunity for high school students to earn up to 30 credit hours for free – just by passing the CLEP exams.

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College & Trade School Preparation
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SCAM ALERT: Fraudsters Posing as 3Rivers Attempting to Obtain Personal Information

We’ve recently been made aware that 3Rivers members are being contacted by fraudsters posing as the credit union and attempting to obtain personal information. We want to remind you to be alert and practice caution if you’re ever contacted by what appears to be your financial institution or another trusted agency (via phone call, text message, or email) asking you to verify private details or numbers (credit card numbers, social security number, PINs, account numbers, and so on).

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Fraud Protection & Security