The cornerstone of financial institutions is gaining and maintaining the trust of their members, but what happens when scammers exploit this trust? As technology advances and mobile banking becomes the norm, scammers are creating more sophisticated schemes to steal the hard-earned money of unsuspecting consumers. However, there are ways to protect your financial future and steer clear of suspicious characters looking to take advantage. Keep reading to learn more about the more common scams, tips for identifying and avoiding them, and what to do if you suspect fraud.

You may hear us talk about “the credit union difference” but what does it really mean? The key to improving your financial health is having the right financial institution in your corner. While banks and credit unions might just sound like different sides of the same coin, there are significant differences that potential account holders should know before trusting either with your money. 

If you’re tired of being told to skip your weekly latte in order to pay off your debt, we understand. You need actionable steps that produce real results when it comes to conquering your debt in 2023. Luckily, you’ve got financial experts in your corner to help make this dream a reality. We’ve seen it all, and we’re here to give you our top tips and tricks to becoming debt free in a way that is both achievable and realistic.

Like everything else in life, the journey to better credit happens one step at a time. If you want to raise your credit score, not only do you need to learn new behaviors, but you also have to unlearn harmful financial habits.

Security is one of the most important things to us at Florida Credit Union. Amidst a period of common fraudulent activity, ensuring our members are safe is our utmost priority. That’s why we’re always working to introduce new security options to help members, and our latest addition is allowing authenticators as a choice for two-factor authentication!

What a year! It’s officially our final installment in our 12 Months to Financial Fitness series. It’s hard to believe that we began this journey with you all a year ago, so we thought we’d take a moment to look back on 2022, as well as leave you with a few more tips as we head into 2023.

2022 is nearly at an end! If you've been following along with our 12 Months to Financial Fitness series this year, the budget we created back in February could use some updating.

We know it can be overwhelming to handle your small business’s administration while trying to give your customers the best service possible, so we want to streamline your banking and give you the support you deserve so you can focus on what you do best!

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