How will you pay for an unexpected expense? You don’t know what it will be, or when it will happen, or how much it will be. I promise you, though, it will happen. It might be a car repair, a vet bill, a new water heater, a new phone, a new computer, the list goes on and...Read More
Congratulations to the following Board Members on being re-elected to the FRB Federal Credit Union Board of Directors! Evangeline EdwardsKenneth FrankinWinona VarnonDarnetta King Bondon We thank you for your service to the Credit Union.Read More
Are you looking ahead to retirement? To relaxing and doing all those things you don’t have time to do now? In retirement, you will have lots more time to do what you love and hopefully less expenses; but you will also have less income. Plan ahead! When you are ready to retire, you want your finances to...Read More
If this past year has taught us anything, it is that tomorrow is never promised. We must live each day to the fullest and protect our loved ones if something should happen to us. We must think of the future in clear-eyed terms, and not put off what needs to be done. It is extremely important to...Read More
Unfortunately, scammers are really upping their game. They are having great success getting through to people and stealing personal information for their own gain. One of your best defenses against fraud and scams? Do not answer your phone if you do not know the number! If it’s a legitimate call, they will leave a message...Read More
Happy March! You may know that March was named after Martius, or Mars, the Roman god of war. But did you know it used to be (as in before 150 BC) the first month of the year? Which, if you think about it, kind of makes sense. As the days get longer and warmer, plants start...Read More
So, you’re getting a tax refund? That’s great! What are you going to do with it? If you don’t have an emergency fund, you put that refund right into a savings account right now and leave it there. But treat yourself. Maybe a tall latte? Something small and tasty. And the rest goes into savings. If you...Read More
Tax time can painful. Even before you know if you have to pay or you are getting a refund, you have to fill out the appropriate forms. If you are using tax prep software, do you know about the IRS’s free file program? There are 10 companies that participate in the program this year; and they’re all...Read More
Do you know the name Maggie Lena Walker? You should. Especially during African American History Month, but really, she is an inspiration year-round. Several years ago, I heard a talk by Tim Todd of FRB Kansas City about his book, “Let Us Put Our Money Together. The Founding of America’s First Black Banks.” Download the...Read More
