New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) revealed that consumers lost more than $10 billion to fraud in 2023—the first time losses have risen that high.1 Senior adults are especially vulnerable to online scams. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), roughly $3.4 billion in total fraud losses were reported by … [Read more...]
6 Ways Seniors Can Spot Scammers
Why Be a Member
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, we will gather together as a global movement to celebrate International Credit Union Day® (ICU Day) under the theme: One World Through Cooperative Finance. At a time in our history when we seem increasingly divided, we choose to use this day to show how our movement brings people closer together through democratic, … [Read more...]
Car Dealerships and the Extras
Let’s face it – buying a car can be stressful and time-consuming. You may think the work is done once you’ve found your vehicle and negotiated a good price but not so fast. You’ll need to visit the F&I office (finance and insurance) next and that’s where things get more difficult! One of the reasons we recommend getting pre-approved BEFORE … [Read more...]