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3 Reasons Financial Literacy Is Important
Finance plays a huge role in every stage of life—from counting pennies in preschool to making a mortgage payment on a house. IT can be overwhelming, but with the help of financial literacy tools, you can build self-confidence in understanding the concepts of money management, debt prevention, and financial security. Financial literacy resources offer advice…
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President’s Message – Fall 2023
A. Scott MacKnight, CEO/President I trust your summer flew by as quickly as mine did. It’s hard to imagine the leaves will be changing color shortly and our days much cooler. As we approach this new season, there are a couple of changes at Triangle as well. First, we are adding to our fleet of…
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ITMs and The Rise of Self-Service Banking
As banking technology continues to advance, the focus of many institutions is on providing top-quality interactions with greater flexibility and control for you, the user. With the implementation of Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs), the goal is to provide more services and convenience while still maintaining human interaction and engagement. With ITMs, you get the best…
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What You Should Know About Online Savings
You probably already know that having a savings account is important. You can save up your money for your next big-ticket purchase, retirement, or an emergency fund. But did you know that there are loads of benefits to using an online savings account? Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of online savings…
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Features of Mobile and Online Banking
Banking technology has evolved immensely over the years. What once began in the 1980’s with dial-up services to access accounts on your home computer has developed into the extensive, and somewhat essential, online and mobile banking we use today. Online Banking refers to transactions conducted through a financial institution’s website via a web browser on…
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Why Not Get Paid Two Days Early?
I know getting paid up to two days early from your employer may sound too good to be true, but this is possible for many people! Most companies send payroll information up to two days before funds arrive. If your credit union offers Early Paycheck (or a similar product/service), the credit union can release your…
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6 Reasons to Use Your Debit Card
I think it’s safe to say that we all love to spend money, and we certainly have a lot of options to choose from when we do so. When it comes to paying, credit and debit cards are the top preferred methods, but which one do people use more? According to a 2023 Forbes survey,…
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Is It Time to Move Your Money?
If you’re with a big bank that requires you to carry a hefty balance in your checking to avoid a maintenance fee, is it time for you to move your money? Financial institutions require a minimum deposit to open an account—whether that money is deposited into a savings or a checking so a minimum deposit…
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4 Easy Ways to Save Money in College
As summer begins to sunset, it’s time for college kids to start or return to the universities. This is an exciting time for many heading off to college! You might be moving away from home for the first time or maybe you’re heading back to school as a commuter ready to take the next year…
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7 Elements to Market Your Business on a Budget
When it comes to marketing your business, it doesn’t have to be expensive or complex to reach new potential customers. Marketing can make business owners feel intimidated and hesitant to take the next step. However, with certain sources, marketing your business couldn’t be much easier and once you have a plan, promoting your business will…
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Card Maintenance Notice
We will be upgrading our card processing services on Wednesday, August 16th at 7 pm. The maintenance window will be 2 hours. During this period, sales transactions with debit cards will be limited to $750, and ATM withdrawals will be limited to $415. Thank you, Member Services
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6 Easy Ways to Protect Your Credit Cards
As credit card fraud continues to impact people year after year, it’s important to keep your cards and information as secure as possible. Fortunately, there are some very simple and easy things you can do to keep your cards, physically and virtually, out of fraudster hands. On the list of common types of identity theft,…