Five Tips for Retirement Planning
Are you planning to retire soon? If so, you’re in good company (in the next seven years, approximately a fifth of the U.S. population will reach the traditional retirement age of 65.) This is an exciting but potentially overwhelming time. Here are five things you can do to put your best foot forward in this […]
Fraud Alert – Keep Yourself Safe
At MC Federal Credit Union, we are committed to providing you with the knowledge you need to keep your account and personal information safe. Fraudsters will use all kinds of tricks to get you to divulge your personal and financial data, including phone calls, text messages, spoofed emails, and websites designed to look authentic. In […]
IRS De-stress: 5 Tips for Last Minute Taxpayers
Taxpayers rejoice! You have until April 18, 2023 to file federal income taxes. Most states are following suit, however, you can consult your state’s tax page to verify. If you’ve already crossed this off your list…congratulations! And if you’re in the company of 25% of Americans who wait until the last minute? Don’t panic. Here […]
Your Deposits are Safe
We wanted to reach out to members of MC Federal Credit Union with this message to assure you that we are financially sound, and your deposits are safe. As this message is being sent the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in California was driven by interest rate risk and the resulting actions of their […]
Protecting Your Loved Ones from Elder Fraud
In 2022, Phyllis Wiseberg, a 90-year-old widow lost $20,000 when cybercriminals withdrew the money from her account. Her story, shared by the National Council on Aging, is devastating, but unfortunately not uncommon. Financial exploitation is a reality many seniors face, especially in the age of online scams. Here are actions you can take to help […]
Common Cents for Couples: How to Manage Money Together
For some couples, February might be a month for romantic connection – celebrating Valentine’s Day with dinner reservations or romantic gifting. For others, solidarity and closeness can be found in boycotting Cupid together. Regardless of whether you have a love or hate relationship with the cherubic matchmaker who wields heart-tipped arrows, one thing is certain: […]