Feb 12, 2024
PHEPLE FCU Hosts Floyd Stokes, Visits 13 Local Schools
From January 30 to February 1, PHEPLE FCU and Floyd Stokes, author of Save Day, visited 13 different schools and hosted a library event to…
Good Work of Credit Unions
Feb 9, 2024
American Heritage Credit Union Accepting Applications for Cecilia B. Grady Scholarship Program
American Heritage Credit Union (American Heritage) is awarding 30 high school senior members with a $1,000 scholarship to help ease the financial burden of higher…
Feb 5, 2024
Penn East FCU Takes Polar Plunge for Special Olympics
On January 27, Penn East FCU employees and one honorary member took the Polar Plunge to help raise awareness and money for the Special Olympics….
Jan 30, 2024
TruMark Financial Credit Union, Area Credit Unions Collaborate to Host Financial Reality Fair for 300 PA Students
On January 17, TruMark Financial Credit Union held a Financial Reality Fair at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School in Gwynedd Valley, PA, for around 300…
Jan 26, 2024
Credit Unions Recognized in TribLIVE’s 2023 Best of the Best Awards
Several credit unions were recognized for their exceptional service through TribLIVE’s Best of the Best Community Choice Awards. The Best of the Best Awards is…
Jan 25, 2024
First Capital FCU Continues Tradition of Donating Winter Gear
Throughout December, First Capital FCU continued their annual tradition of collecting winter accessories on “Hat & Mitten” trees located throughout their locations. The donations were…
Jan 24, 2024
Members 1st FCU, Harrisburg University, and Auditor General Launch Annual Student Financial Literacy Scholarship Competition
Information and image provided by Members 1st FCU Harrisburg University of Science and Technology President Dr. Eric Darr, Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor and Members…
Jan 17, 2024
First Capital FCU Donates Items to Local SPCA
During their holiday party in December, First Capital FCU collected pet supplies to donate to the York County SPCA. The items were recently donated to…
Jan 12, 2024
Emergency Funds 101
No matter what financial hurdles you’ve faced in your life, you’ve probably found that these unexpected issues (like a job loss, an appliance that goes out, or a car that breaks down) all instill the importance of being prepared for the future. When we think about being ready to handle life’s financial pitfalls, one of the most important things we can have is an emergency fund. With inflation still eating into our budgets, it may feel almost impossible to save right now, but there are creative ways to start adding to your stash now that won’t impact your daily life, even when times are tight.
Jan 12, 2024
How To Create A Budget
Once you’ve decided it’s time to create a budget, or get back on track with an updated spending plan, you’ll have more than a few options to choose from. You can go old school and use notebooks, or spreadsheets to stay organized, or you can grab your laptop, phone or tablet and investigate budgeting apps. All of these can be effective ways to keep track of your spending and saving as you begin the extremely satisfying journey of telling your money what to do every month.