Credit reports are produced by the three major U.S. credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. These organizations gather consumer borrowing data, as reported by financing companies and financial institutions, which is used to build a portrait of each consumers’ borrowing history and repayment activity. The individual consumer data is also analyzed to calculate a unique credit score. Both the … Continue reading
Guest post written by Alicia Marx While it’s undoubtedly important to set financial goals for yourself, your lifestyle changes might mean you’re spending way more than you should. If you keep trying to set financial goals for yourself that you don’t seem to be reaching, it’s worth looking to see if you can make any lifestyle choices to help curb … Continue reading
It is so easy to spend money and purchase things these days. It can literally be done in one click. And while an individual purchase may not seem that significant in the moment, it can be impactful when you look at the bigger financial picture. That’s why it is always important to review your financial activity. The best time to … Continue reading
In times gone by, being without a checking account was an inconvenience at worst. Today, not having a checking account can make you feel like you’re at a standstill. In 2018, only 31% of transactions were cash-based. Most of the other options, including checks, debit and credit cards, and electronic transfers, require having a checking account. That’s why if you … Continue reading
Press Release – June 22, 2020 The past several months have been a struggle for many throughout our community. Individuals and families have had to grapple with unexpected hardships resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the many challenges, Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union has remained steadfast in helping their 10,000+ members persevere through these difficult times. Matthew Piazza, President & … Continue reading
Traditional working adults aren’t the only people who benefit from having a checking account. When you open a checking account for the student in your life, it can provide them with the opportunity to learn critical basic financial literacy skills while safely managing their money. However, unlike adults, students have a different lifestyle, which requires a checking account to offer … Continue reading
