Help Us Support the Women’s Center!
For the month of September, we will be hosting a donation drive for the benefit of Women’s Center, Inc., which supports women in need in Columbia and Montour County. We will be collecting nonperishable food items and hygiene products in all of our branches. Please consider donating the following items: canned goods cereal juice water crackers […]
MC Federal Credit Union Raises $35,000 to Support Local Charities
Giving back to our communities is a core focus at MC Federal Credit Union. Each year, MC hosts a charity golf tournament to benefit local causes in the areas we serve. The 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament was held on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Knoebels Three Ponds Golf Course. We invited our friends within […]
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Cost of Convenience
“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services have become increasingly popular, offering a tempting alternative to credit cards. A 2022 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that from 2019 to 2021, the number of BNPL loans originated in the U.S. by the five lenders it surveyed grew from 16.8 million to 180 million, highlighting […]
MC Federal Celebrates Latest The Road to Financial Wellness Graduates
Join us in congratulating the newest graduates of The Road to Financial Wellness! The Shamokin Getting Ahead class commenced on Tuesday, August 27th. Instruction was led by Brian Wiktor, Chief Lending Officer, Annette Welch, Director of Operations, and Carla Schmidt, Member Resolution Manager. Over the course of the six week program, participants focused on learning […]
MC Federal Hosts Successful Charity Basket Raffle
On Saturday, August 17, 2024 MC Federal Credit hosted it’s 2nd Annual Charity Basket Raffle. The event was a success with over 60 baskets being raffled off alongside a food and bake sale and 50/50 raffle. This event wraps up fundraising efforts for our 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament which benefits 3 local charities: Getting […]
How to Brace for Rising Home Costs: A Guide for Homeowners and Renters
Have you noticed your insurance bills skyrocketing lately? If so, you’re in good company. According to Policygenius, the average home insurance premium increased by 21% between May 2022 and May 2023. Combine this with rising housing costs, property taxes, and high interest rate debt, and it’s no wonder why so many Americans are struggling in […]