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FRBFCU® Board of Directors Nominations

We Are Currently Accepting Nominations for our Board of Directors! FRBFCU® is accepting nominations of members to serve on our Board of Directors now through Friday, February 14, 2025. Please submit your nomination by February 14th for consideration. To learn more about serving on the Board of Directors, please visit our website. If you would like to run […]

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3 Steps to Help You Accomplish Short-Term Financial Goals

Written by Chris O’Shea How to reach short-term financial goals. It’s helpful to have financial goals. For those goals that you want to achieve within a year or two, the time is now to get things in motion. Here are some ways you can set yourself up for short-term goal success. 1. Create or Revise […]

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Protecting Your Kids from Identity Theft

Written by Chris O’Shea What to know about child identity theft. Believe it or not, child identity theft is a big deal. According to a study, from 2021 to 2022, 900,000 children were the victims of identity fraud, with kids under seven the most likely targets. Let’s take a look at this issue and find […]

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Beware of Phishing Campaign Using Malicious Google Ads to Target Payroll

With Information from Silent Push Cybersecurity researchers at Silent Push have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging malicious Google Ads to execute payroll redirect scams. The attackers purchase search ads using branded keywords to push their phishing pages to the top of search engine results, effectively tricking users into visiting fake websites. Targeting High-Profile Organizations […]

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FRBFCU® Holiday Closing Schedule

FRB Federal Credit Union® will follow the following holiday closure schedule: November 27, 2024 – Thanksgiving Eve: Closing Early at 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT November 28, 2024 – Thanksgiving: Closed November 29, 2024 – Day After Thanksgiving: Closing Early at 1:00 PM ET/12:00 PM CT December 5, 2024 – Staff Holiday Party: DC Office […]

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Finances First

Written by Chris O’Shea How to lend money to loved ones. They say money and friends don’t mix, and there’s certainly some truth to that. One day you might find yourself in a situation where you are pondering lending money to a loved one. If that happens, consider the following before going through with the […]

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A Practical Life Insurance Guide

Written by Jean Chatzky Here’s a primer on when and why you may need life insurance protection. Do One Thing: If you already have a life insurance policy at work, check with your HR department for a full explanation of benefits so you know exactly what your loved ones will receive in case something happens to […]

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Why Does Money Impact Relationships?

Written by Jean Chatzky Why finances can cause relationship conflicts and what to do about it. Do one thing: If you find it difficult to talk about money, it’s time to get some practice. Confide in your partner or a trusted friend and set a time to have a talk on one topic, which can be […]

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Steer Clear of These Loans

Written by Chris O’Shea Why signature loans with no credit checks are not a smart financial move. When cash is tight and you get hit with an emergency expense, you might find yourself considering a signature loan with no credit check. It can be a risky move due to the high interest rates, but it […]