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Smart Credit Card Usage A credit card can be one of your first steps to building a strong financial future through establishing a good credit score. However, owning one can also be an exciting thing that can get out of hand if you’re not used to smart credit card...

Owning a car can make many things in your life easier. It allows you to travel from one place to another without worrying about unexpected delays, uncomfortable and long commutes, and more.  However, it’s no secret that buying a vehicle can be expensive. If you’re...

Mark your calendars for Firefighters Credit Union's 2022 Annual Meeting! Where The Freighthouse Restaurant, 107 Vine St in La Crosse When Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022 Light Refreshments Start at 6:00PM Meeting Starts at 6:30PM Reminder of Voting Requirements The privilege...

Preparing for a Brighter Future: How To Save for College It’s no secret that sending your child to school has become more expensive through the years—and we’re not just talking about the tuition fees. Other expenses include lodging, transportation, books, food, and...

Attention members: at this time the Credit Union is experiencing a telephone outage and we are unable to make or receive calls. We appreciate your patience while this problem is solved. Thank you!

Reasons to Build an Emergency Fund Setting aside an emergency fund is one of the best ways to be prepared for the unexpected. Most financial advisors will recommend saving at least 3 to 6 months’ worth of living expenses to cover you in case of an unforeseen event. An...

The Credit Union has been informed that Payveris Bill Pay checks dated 12/23/2021-12/31/2021 have now been sent. If you have made alternative arrangements with your payee(s) regarding these checks, please plan accordingly and reach out to us if you need to place a...

Please review your bill payment account for any payments sent by check. We were notified by Payveris on 12/31/2021 that bill pay checks from 12/23/2021 up through today (12/31/2021) have not been processed. At this time, we don’t have an estimated time when check...

Instructions for Recipient The information provided may be different for covered and noncovered securities. For a description of covered securities, see the Instructions for Form 8949. For a taxable covered security acquired at a premium, unless you notified the payer...

While not a measure of your overall financial health, a high credit score can lead to lower interest rates on mortgage and car loans. FICO scores below a certain level can disqualify you from conventional, low, fixed rate mortgage programs.   Pay on Time One of...