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...

How Does Inflation Affect Me?

Inflation may be the culprit for increased candy bar prices and the disappearance of five-dollar-foot longs, but the effects of inflation run much deeper than candy bars and subs. It’s important to understand what inflation is and how it impacts your short-term and...

Identifying and Avoiding Card Skimmers

https://www.shazam.net/news/shazam-blog/identifying-and-avoiding-card-skimmers/ By now, most of us have heard of card skimming, a big business for thieves. According to the FBI, card skimming costs consumers and financial institutions more than $1 billion each year. A...

VISA Secure Changes

Keeping your account safe and secure is our highest priority. We continue to partner with SHAZAM, our debit card processor, to implement additional authentication known as Visa Secure. If you have a debit card this change applies: When both the ecommerce merchant and...

Should I Pay off My Credit Card Debt or Save?

Paying off Credit Card Debt At Firefighters Credit Union we want to help you live comfortably while making smart financial decisions about your future, and understanding debt has a lot to do with that. Here is what you should consider when faced with the decisions to...

What is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage – Pros and Cons

When considering a home loan, it’s important to explore all your financing options to find the best fit for your goals. One option to consider is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM). In this blog post, we will delve into the pros and cons of ARMs, providing you...