Social media can be a great way to stay connected with friends and family. Especially while keeping our distance during the pandemic. But consumer advocates are sounding an alarm about fraudsters lurking on social media. There’s been a record-shattering number of complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about social media scams. Remember that GECU […]

Prevent fraud by knowing exactly how to spot it before it happens! If an offer looks too good to be true — quick, easy money offers, unsolicited job offers on social media, or voice calls and text messages asking for login credentials — it’s probably a scam. Follow these simple steps to stay safe from […]

What brightens up your holiday season? You may love the peaceful time at home or the cheerful family gatherings and all of your favorite seasonal foods. What about the hand-to-hand combat on Black Friday? Or the hectic Cyber Monday shopping? We can all agree that saving money during this season (and any season for that […]

Halloween 2020 has the potential to be epic, it falls on a Saturday and that means we get an entire day — or weekend — of candy, costumes, crafts and spooky movies. The CDC announced their safety guidelines for Halloween this year, which include avoiding trick-or-treating and large gatherings. But just because we need to […]

The Home Equity Loan Facts that You Need to Know If you’re looking to make improvements to your home, pay unexpected expenses or consolidate high-interest-rate debt, getting a home equity loan* might be the route for you. This type of loan can offer funds for anything you want — you don’t just have to use […]