MembersFirst Credit Union: Blog
Safety First: Preparing for Hurricane Season
Living close to the ocean is usually a wonderful thing. The views are breathtaking and recreation opportunities are never far away. But there’s a danger associated with coastal living: hurricanes. And, if you're living in or near a coastal state, don't make the...
Mutilated Money: Is the end really the end?
Ever wonder what happens to bills that have been burned, damaged by liquids or ruined by.... other methods? Most might think it's the end of the line for these bills, never to grace your account or piggy bank again, but maybe not. Did you know there's an actual...
Home Buyers and the 20% Down Myth
Hey, home-buyers (and anyone else needing the down-low on down payments), this is for you! Let's take a moment to bust the 20% down payment myth. Are you desperate to own a home of your own but don't quite have the down payment you think you need? Home ownership.......
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity theft is one of the most nefarious crimes out there. Here are seven ways to help protect yourself: Secure Your Hard Copies Every sensitive document should be kept in a safe or scanned and saved in a secure folder. Credit cards and debit cards should be...
Beware of Tech Support Scams
Tech support scams are growing at a rapid pace. It seems you’re always putting yourself out on a limb when you call tech support. You dial the number the company gives you, and perhaps after a while of waiting, you’re connected to someone who may be working on the...
7 WAYS TO SPRING CLEAN FOR SUMMERTIME CASH
Spring has been around a while and you still need two things: cash and a clean house. When that first delightful spring breeze started blowing, you knew it was time to get your house in shape. And now, with summer just around the corner, you know it's time to get...
5 Cringe-Worthy Credit Mistakes
You don’t need a special news alert to know... …we’re all human and we're gonna make mistakes. Being human means we’re all bound to make a mistake or two when it comes to making credit decisions. Here are 5 of the most common credit card mistakes. See how many you've...
5 Car Finance Gimmicks and Tricks to Beware Of
Auto Loans — the offers are everywhere. How do you know which great deal is really, well…a great deal?
Here’s what to look for.
We are Relocating Our Decatur Office
If you live in the city of Decatur or in DeKalb County, you may have heard the news that North DeKalb Mall will be redeveloped sometime in the near future. We are using this opportunity to relocate our main office to a larger, more convenient, free standing location...
Clean Up Your Finances for the New Year
After a year of spending, saving, paying off bills and racking up rewards points, your financial life can get a little messy. And now that the holiday season is over, it is a great time to regain control of your finances. When you de-clutter your accounts, paperwork...