Be Safe Shopping Online
Online shopping is more prevalent than ever. Make sure to do everything you can to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime: Secure mobile devices and computers. Keep the operating system and application software updated/patched on all of your computers and mobile...
Be a Wise Newbie Borrower
When you’re in middle school, your earning potential is pretty low. You’re too young for a part-time job but too old for a lemonade stand. So, saving money for big-ticket purchases is going to take some time. This is why you should consider borrowing. Ask your parents...
Baby Steps: Cutting Newborn Expenses
If you had a child in 2023, you could expect to spend about $331,933 if you add projected inflation–from birth until age 18, according to USDA data and inflations statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the USDA study, the average amount a...
Saving for Something Special
Learning how to save money is important, whether you have a lot or a little. These tips will help you get started. Start at the finish line To begin, start at the end. Yes, that sounds weird, but you need to know what you’re aiming for before you get started. Are you...
Trim Your Holiday Spending
Save that New Year’s resolution for something besides paying down holiday debt. With a bit of planning and saving, and a little help from the Internet, you can keep your holiday spending in check. Plan ahead — Create a spending plan using an online budgeting tool or...
Got a call about fraud activity on your bank account? It could be a scammer
By Terri Miller, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC Did someone supposedly spot criminal or fraud activity on your bank account? Did they offer to help “protect” your money by moving it from your bank, investment, or retirement account? Maybe they even asked you to...
A Bear-y Fun Way to Save!
The Berenstain Bears® and Armco CU Announce: A Bear-y Fun Way to Save! One of the most important life skills you can teach your child is how to manage money. Studies show financially literate children become financially secure adults. Armco CU is excited to become an...
Knowledge Is The Key To Combatting Fraud
The Federal Trade Commission received fraud reports from 2.6 million consumers in 2023. The most commonly reported scams were imposter scams, followed by online shopping issues and prize/sweepstake/lottery scams. At Armco Credit Union, imposter scams and tech support...
Making The Most Of Credit Union Benefits
What are credit union benefits? The credit union movement is more than just receiving competitive rates. It’s about being a part of a financial community. Armco CU puts members’ interests first with transparent and thoughtfully designed, value-added services. Unlock...
