My Certificate is Maturing, Now What?
A certificate can be an excellent tool for building your savings, but what happens when it’s about to mature? For many, this is an opportunity to reevaluate financial goals and decide the best course of action.…
Online Shopping Fraud Prevention Tips
If you’ll be doing your shopping online this year, it’s important to watch out for fraudsters that will be trying to get their hands on your personal and financial information.…
What the Federal Reserve Rate Change Means for Savers and Borrowers
The Federal Reserve, often referred to as “the Fed,” announced it would lower the target range for the federal funds rate in quarter four of 2024.…
Get the Most Out of a Business Membership with Members 1st Federal Credit Union
Do you know about all the great benefits that come with a business membership at Members 1st?…
Money Mule Scams: Don’t Move Money at the Direction of Others
Money mule scams involve using a person as a "mule" to transfer or move illegally acquired money on behalf of someone else. …
Tips to Protect Yourself When Using P2P Payment Apps Like CashApp and Venmo
When peer-to-peer (P2P) money transfer services like CashApp, Venmo and Zelle came out, consumers were excited to have easy ways to send money to friends and family.…
Protect Yourself from Aggregator Fraud
Aggregators can offer convenience by consolidating information from multiple sources, making it easier to access and manage. However, they can become a risk if the data they collect is compromised. …
Keep Your Passwords Safe Right from Your Cell Phone
Did you know you can use your cell phone to keep your passwords safe? Android, Google and iOS devices can save your passwords and give you recommendations for strong passwords. …
Emergency Officials Scam
Scammers are impersonating technology, banking and government officials to convince unsuspecting individuals that their accounts are not safe or secure.…