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Are you looking for a way to consolidate high-interest debt? One avenue worth exploring is to use the equity in your home!

Get ready for some site seeing! Florida Credit Union’s brand new website is here, and we’re so excited for you to check it out. We hope it will improve not only our current members’ experiences, but will allow future members coming to our website to see what the credit union difference is all about. Below are some highlights of the biggest changes/our philosophy when putting this redesign together.

Checking accounts are typically opened with either a bank or credit union. These accounts give you quick and easy access to your money and keep it secure. Whether you need to make a cash deposit, withdraw money from an ATM or pay bills online, a checking account makes it all possible. 

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.

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. Keep reading for five ways to beat debt and better your financial health in the new year.

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. For members starting their journey with a poor credit score, we know rebuilding can seem like an uphill battle, but below you’ll find helpful tips and tricks for improving your score with a credit card — and all you have to do is take the first step.

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 almost over! If you’ve been following along with our 12 Months to Financial Fitness series this year, you know we talked about creating budgets in February. If you haven’t already since you first created your budget, it may be time to make some adjustments.