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Saving for Your Dream Vacation Made Easy!

Jun 10, 2021
  Imagine this: you’re sipping a piña colada on a beautiful, white-sanded beach while watching the cerulean waves lap at the shoreline. Another scene: adrenaline is pumping through your veins as you’re hiking through a difficult pass in the Appalachian Trail. Or, maybe you’re browsing a charming shop in a European city filled with exotic […]

Auto Loans: How do they work and how do I get one?

Jun 8, 2021
  So, you want to buy a car but aren’t sure where to start? Well, this guide is for you! An excellent first step is figuring whether you wish to purchase a car, truck, or SUV. Will you be looking to move a lot of cargo? Or maybe you want to take regular road trips, […]

What is a HELOC (Home Equity Line of Credit)?

May 4, 2021
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a popular way to take advantage of the equity a homeowner has in their house in order to accomplish some financial goals. With interest rates still at historic lows, repayment under this method could be more affordable than other loan types. Let’s take a look at a […]

Fraud Prevention Series: College Tuition Scams

Aug 10, 2020
August is here and college students and their parents, are caught up in a frenzy of preparations making them more likely to fall victim to scams. Here at CTFCU, our biggest priority is the financial wellness of our members, and that includes keeping them and their money safe. To ensure member safety, we put together […]

Fraud Prevention Series: Employment Scams

Jul 7, 2020
Finding a new career opportunity can be stressful.  Especially when a job offer seems to meet all of your requirements, you may wonder if it’s too good to be true.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned of a surge in employment scams, and those in the market for a new job, or looking for […]

Fraud Prevention Series: Money Mule Scams

May 5, 2020
Scammers are becoming increasingly intelligent and are developing new ways to access consumer funds and personal information. Here at CTFCU, our biggest priority is the financial wellness of our members, and that includes keeping them and their money safe. To ensure member safety, we put together this series to help you recognize the signs of […]

Fraud Prevention Series: Tech-Support Scams

Apr 1, 2020
Scammers are becoming increasingly intelligent and are developing new ways to access consumer funds and personal information. Here at CTFCU, our biggest priority is the financial wellness of our members, and that includes keeping them and their money safe. To ensure member safety, we put together this series to help you recognize the signs of […]

Fraud Prevention Series: Income Tax Scams

Feb 3, 2020
Scammers are becoming increasingly intelligent and are developing new ways to access consumer funds and personal information. Here at CTFCU, our biggest priority is the financial wellness of our members, and that includes keeping them and their money safe. To ensure member safety, we put together this series to help you recognize the signs of […]

What are P2P Payment Apps?

Jan 22, 2020
Scammers are becoming increasingly intelligent and are developing new ways to access consumer funds and personal information. Here at CTFCU, our biggest priority is the financial wellness of our members, and that includes keeping them and their money safe. To ensure member safety, we put together this series to help you recognize the signs of […]

7 Signs You Are Living Beyond Your Means

Jul 2, 2019
7 Signs You’re Living Beyond Your Means You’re carrying a credit card balance from month-to-month If you have a large credit card balance and just pay the minimum each month, you could end up carrying this balance for years while paying a lot in interest. You might also be tempted to make more purchases on […]

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