April was Credit Union Youth Month. This year the theme was “The Science of Saving”. To celebrate this month for our youth, we encouraged youth age 17 and under to make deposits into their savings account and have a chance to win a Kindle Fire! Every deposit, Transfer, or direct deposit was automatically entered in the drawing. For our Cub Account members who are age 10 and under, we sent out Learn More about Co-op Credit Union Celebrates Youth Month in April!
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Crack Down on Student Loan Scams
You don't have to pay for help with your student loans. There's nothing a company can do for you that you cannot do yourself for free: federal borrowers can start with StudentAid.gov/repay and private borrowers can start with their loan servicer. Some companies claim to resolve repayment issues by saying they can help you pay them down quicker, cheaper or get them forgiven altogether. Be Learn More about Crack Down on Student Loan Scams
Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone
While identity theft can happen to anyone, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk. Identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number or other personal information to open new accounts, make purchases, or get a tax refund. Prevention Tips: Read your credit card and bank statements carefully and often Know your payment due dates so if a bill doesn't show up Learn More about Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone
IRS Scams
Thousands of people have lost millions of dollars and their personal information to tax scams. Scammers use the regular mail, telephone, or email to set up individuals, businesses, payroll and tax professionals. The IRS doesn't initiate contact with taxpayers by calling, email, text messages or social media channels to request personal or financial information. Recognize the telltale signs of a Learn More about IRS Scams