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eNews: March 2023

March 15, 2023

We know many of you are following the news regarding Silicon Valley Bank (CA) and Signature Bank (NY), and the concurrent response from federal and state regulators. While we cannot comment on the specific challenges at these institutions, we wanted to assure you that our risk practices and industry exposures are in stark contrast to

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Protect Yourself from Debit Card Fraud

January 19, 2023

How it happens and how to protect yourself! Fraud continues to be a prevalent issue worldwide. Fraudsters have stolen data from millions of debit card holders through merchants big and small. Debit cards are among the most popular payment methods for both physical and digital transactions. Furthermore, as the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a

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Clickbait. What is it and am I at risk?

December 15, 2022

If you read the headline “eat this superfood and drop 25lbs in one month!” would you click on it? Don’t feel bad, we’ve all fallen for clickbait before. Intrigued by the headline, you would most likely click on the link and read the article only to discover it’s a load of you-know-what. These catchy headlines are

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Credit Card Promotion

November 14, 2022

Overwhelmed with credit card debt? Dealing with high-interest credit card balances can be stressful, which is why Unison Credit Union wants to step in to alleviate your overwhelming stack of credit card bills. Save money by transferring your card balances and receive a 5.99% Promotional APR* for 18 months on balance transfers and purchases through December 31st. There is no fee to

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Get Ready

September 20, 2022

Now is the time to start thinking about student loan payments It’s time to start thinking about the end of the year. No, not the exciting things like Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa. We’re talking about student loan payments. In January, millions of Americans will have to resume paying their federal student loans. If you’re one

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Good debt vs. bad debt

August 5, 2022

How to identify the good and tackle the bad Not all of the balances you carry will drag down your financial future. Despite the bad rap debt often gets – and it’s mostly deserved — there are certain types that shouldn’t keep you up at night. Before you take on more debt, though, it’s important

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Reality of Buying a Vehicle in this Market; How to Prepare

June 30, 2022

Whether you are a seasoned car buyer or new to the process, it can be an overwhelming experience. In this state of the market, manufacturing has slowed down on their production rates and it has been more difficult than ever to find your dream ride, or even finding one that hasn’t sky-rocketed in price. Across

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The Benefits of Refinancing

October 11, 2021

Refinancing can seem like an out of reach dream, a headache or too much trouble to deal with. When the reality is that refinancing your home could help put money back into your pockets and prevent budgeting headaches. (The graphic above gives a quick rundown of how changing your APR percentage on a 30-year fixed

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Fraud on the Rise… Know How to Protect Yourself

July 30, 2021

Scammers continue to try to deceive us with their malicious emails, texts and calls and it’s important to learn how to better protect yourself & others from harm. Although these messages may seem legit, there is potential it could be a scammer with malicious activity underway. There are four main kinds of fraud, those being;

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Wash Your Hands, and Watch Out for Scams

September 17, 2020

From checking your Facebook and Twitter accounts to watching the TV news (yes, some people still do that), everywhere you turn right now you’re likely to hear or see something about COVID-19 and the best ways to stay healthy. The key is to determine who and what to listen to. The same is true when