Safeguard Yourself Against Student Loan Scams
As we usher in fall, millions of borrowers are resuming their monthly student loan payments. But unfortunately, students aren’t the only individuals with money on their mind. If you’re a student or graduate, it’s crucial to be aware of online scammers who target borrowers with the aim of cashing in. Here are some strategies for […]
Financial Education Improves Your Overall Financial Picture
Getting options to improve your financial picture starts with education. As part of our partnership with the national nonprofit GreenPath Financial Wellness, you have access to LearningLab+, an online learning portal that provides interactive online courses to improve financial habits, manage credit and debt, use a checking account and more. The educational materials are based on GreenPath’s sixty-year […]
Changes are Coming to Individual Retirement Accounts
In the coming weeks, MC Federal Credit Union members with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) will receive a Disclosure Statement Amendment. The Amendment explains changes that impact your IRA. These changes stem from the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act and Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, signed into law in December 2019. This […]
Money Mindfulness: Practicing Financial Self-Care
The prevalence of self-care messaging reminds us to nurture our physical and mental well-being—with mindfulness practices, exercise routines, and virtual detoxing. But what about financial self-care? When we cultivate positive money habits and plan for our future we are (quite literally) investing in ourselves. Financial self-care is rooted in self-awareness, discipline, and intentionality. Here are […]
Fraud Alert – Scammers Impersonate Financial Institution Employees
At MC Federal Credit Union, we are committed to providing you with the knowledge you need to keep your account and personal information safe. We have been informed of a scam that impacted several financial institutions in our area. A sophisticated network of fraudsters posed as employees and used spoofed financial institution phone numbers to […]
Charity Basket Raffle a Success!
The 1st ever MC Federal Charity Basket Raffle event held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 was a success. Over 100 prizes were raffled off to lucky winners. Along side the baskets, 50/50 tickets, food, and baked goods were available for purchase. The real winners from Saturday’s event are the charities who are supporting. Getting Ahead […]