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3 Tips To Stay Ahead of Fraud During Consumer Protection Week
Every day, there are stories and alerts shared of new scams, reminding us that the fraud landscape changes quickly. To stay safe, it’s important to build good habits, improve your digital security, and use helpful tools to avoid, report, and recover from scams. It’s National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), a time of year devoted to maintaining personal security and fighting fraud. Hosted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), this important awareness week was established to help people better understand their…
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Helpful Hints about HSAs
Medical costs and insurance premiums keep going up. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to minimize the effects of rising costs. This tip will discuss how Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can help you manage some of those expenses and save money. Let’s start by explaining what an HSA is. HSA stands for Health Savings…
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4 Savings Challenges to Boost Your Savings Goals
Is saving more money one of your New Year’s resolutions this year? Beginning to save money can be overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. Take the pressure off your financial goals by making saving fun with one of our savings challenges. Savings challenges are great for building consistent saving habits while also growing your savings…
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5 Ways to Show Love Without Touching Your Credit Card
Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of pressure—lavish dinners, expensive gifts, and grand gestures that can leave your wallet feeling less than romantic. But here’s the truth: love doesn’t have to come with a price tag. In fact, some of the most meaningful ways to show you care cost absolutely nothing. If you’re looking to celebrate without swiping your credit card or maybe…
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3 Reasons to Get Pre-Approved Before Buying a Car
President’s Day is right around the corner, which means if you’re shopping for a car, you’re in luck! Dealerships across the country offer discounts for the President’s Day weekend, sometimes extending them for a week or more. Typically, Presidents’ Day sales are the first official sales events of the year. While this makes sense for…
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Be Aware of “IRS” Text Scams
The following excerpt is taken from the Federal Trade Commission: Got an email or text message about a tax refund? It’s a scam. IRS impersonators are at it again. This time, the scammers are sending messages about your “tax refund” or “tax refund e-statement.” It might look legit, but it’s an email or text fake,…
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President’s Message – Winter 2026
As we embrace the exciting and transformative season of the new year, I want to share some important updates and celebrate the incredible impact we’ve made together. First, our core system conversion is well underway, with an expected launch this May. This significant technology investment will make your transactions faster, more secure, and more convenient.…
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4 Reasons to Use Mobile Wallet When You Shop
If you have a smartphone, you can use its mobile wallet feature to shop smarter and safer this year. Here are a few reasons to load payment cards to your phone’s mobile wallet to use at your next checkout. Reason 1: Your transactions are secure. When you set up your mobile wallet, your card details are protected by a…
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4 Reasons to Refinance Your Car This Winter
On average, Americans spend $1,000 during the holiday season, with over half of that on holiday gifts alone. In addition to gifts, people also spend money on holiday travel, decorations, food, winter activities, and more! On top of all that, you also need to pay your regular monthly expenses, such as rent/mortgage, utilities, insurance, and…
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5 Simple Strategies to Save Money for the Holidays
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and celebration—but it can also bring financial stress. Between gifts, decorations, and festive meals, expenses add up quickly. The good news? With a bit of planning and wise choices, you can enjoy the holidays without breaking the bank. Here are 5 easy strategies to help you…
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Using MFA to Safeguard Your Online Accounts
Cyber criminals do not discriminate—all individuals are at risk regardless of age, gender, social status, etc. If you’re concerned about these threats, make sure you’re taking the appropriate steps to secure your accounts. One of the most effective ways to keep your account safe is with multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) requires more than one…
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Share ‘Cuz You Care
Join us in making a difference for local non-profits through Triangle’s “Share ‘Cuz You Care” campaign! This exciting initiative, brought to you by Triangle Credit Union and the Making Money Personal podcast, celebrates the remarkable non-profit organizations that tirelessly serve our communities. This year, three deserving organizations will compete for a top donation of $1,000.…