***UPDATE***
Scams related to the Coronavirus are growing. Remember to be checking what you are responding to. With many working from home and so much going on in society it is good practice to be extra cautious. Below are examples of scams that we are seeing more of:
Grandparent Scams - ... Read More
Category: Financial Tips
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Apr2020
01
Apr2020
If working from home is new to you, it can be a challenge. You are trying to juggle work while kids are home from school; learning new software and programs; and also managing the workload at home. As you’re getting your work-at-home area set up, here are some tips for ... Read More
26
Feb2020
Annual Financial To-Do List
Things you can do for your future as the year unfolds.
Provided by Tiffany J. Haupert
What financial, business, or life priorities do you need to address for the coming year? Now is a good time to think about the investing, saving, or budgeting methods you ... Read More
20
Feb2020
For most college students, the fun and freedom of a spring break adventure is a rite of passage. But what if you have a limited budget? Can you still go on vacation? The following tips will help you go on a fun spring break getaway, even if you haven’t got ... Read More
19
Feb2020
Here's the bad news about any unexpected good news you receive in an e-mail from the Internal Revenue Service: It's probably bogus. For example, the IRS will not contact you via e-mail, out of the blue, about a refund you didn't know you had coming. But, yet, people fall for ... Read More
26
Dec2019
About half of Americans make New Year's resolutions each January, but only about 20% of people keep them. Getting into shape and achieving financial goals are among the most popular resolutions. (Statista.com)
While we can’t help you reach your ideal weight, we can share 6 ways to help you become financially ... Read More
13
Dec2019
The holidays are a great time of year, bringing family and friends together to express their love and create happy memories. The flipside is that they can also bring a certain amount of financial stress for many people. According to the National Retail Federation, consumers, on average, spent $1,007.24 in ... Read More
11
Dec2019
We've had reports of suspicious text messages being sent to some members stating that their debit card has been temporarily locked and to call an 800 number.
Beacon Credit Union does not send debit card notifications via text messages to members. If you receive one of these messages, be assured it ... Read More
22
Nov2019
Help tips for to make the most of holiday shopping.
The holiday season is approaching and with that comes the biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. These high holy days for shoppers follow Thanksgiving each year. To make the most of these days, ... Read More
20
Nov2019
Beacon Credit Union had 19 locations located across 12 counties in Indiana complete their year-long fundraising focus for Riley Children’s Hospital Foundation. Through canvas events, local restaurant tip nights, decorating contests, dancing events, bake sales and Friday Jeans days Beacon employees and members were able to raise over $41,000.00!
Kevin Willour, ... Read More