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Annual Meeting

Mark your calendars for Firefighters Credit Union’s 2024 Annual Meeting! Where The Freighthouse Restaurant, 107 Vine St in La Crosse When Thursday, May 9th, 2024 Light Refreshments Start at 6:00PM Meeting Starts at 6:30PM Reminder of Voting Requirements The privilege...

Protecting Your Finances: Unmasking Scams with Firefighters Credit

In a world dominated by technology, scams have evolved, becoming more sophisticated and prevalent than ever before. Firefighters Credit Union is committed to your financial well-being, and we believe that awareness is the first line of defense against scams that...

Spotting and Avoiding Romance Scams

https://www.shazam.net/news/shazam-blog/spotting-and-avoiding-romance-scams/ Dating is no longer limited to being in person. Pew Research Center states three in 10 U.S. adults have used a dating site or app. Unfortunately, not everyone is looking for love. For...

Retirement Planning in your 30s and 40s

As we navigate through life, there comes a moment when we start contemplating the golden years of retirement. While the idea of sipping coffee on the porch and enjoying a well-deserved break sounds perfect, the key to making it a reality lies in early and thoughtful...

Financial Resolutions for the New Year

New Year, New Finances The New Year is a perfect time to reevaluate your financial goals. It’s easy to get stuck in similar spending habits and difficult to start allocating time and money towards new goals without a plan. Start the new year by creating a list of...

1099 INT Instructions

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...

Is Your Emergency Fund Sufficient?

The Importance of an Emergency Fund Having a solid financial safety net can make all the difference when unexpected expenses arise. One of the key pillars of financial stability is an emergency fund, which is a dedicated savings account that is specifically set aside...

What Not to Skip when Choosing Insurance

What You Need to Know about Insurance Insurance plays a crucial role in providing financial protection, legal compliance, and general peace of mind for individuals, families, and businesses. Often referred to as a financial safety net, insurance is something that we...

What Is Identity Theft and How to Prevent it?

Understanding Identity Theft Identity left is a highly talked about topic, but do you really know what it is? USA.gov defines identity theft as when “someone uses your personal or financial information without your permission.” This can cost the victim their credit...

Understanding Retirement Savings

Planning for retirement is an incredibly important step in building wealth. Although its best to start as early as possible, you’re never too old to start saving. Taking the steps to initiate your retirement savings plan can be intimidating, but taking the time to...

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