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News & Announcements

AFFCU Introduces New E-Statement System

In an effort to improve our digital banking solutions, we’ve introduced a new E-Statement system. Accessing the new system is secure and easy, and is done in the same manner by clicking on the “e-statement” option from the navigation bar within your online banking account. New E-Statement Portal Once you select the E-Statement option from the navigation tool bar, a … Continue reading

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Retirement

New Year’s Retirement Planning Checklist

By Tracy Scott If you’re exiting the workforce in the new year or are simply one year closer to retirement, use an annual financial checklist to ensure you stay on track to creating the retirement lifestyle of your dreams. Without a periodic review of your financial plan, you might find you haven’t saved enough money for necessities, such as living … Continue reading

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Budgeting & Saving | Credit & Debt

The #1 Secret of Successful Debt Management

By Tracy Scott If you’re struggling to pay creditors each month, you already know that adding to account balances could make matters much worse. Hoping to ease the financial strain, you’ve likely tried to reduce expenses. While you (sometimes) skip your Monday morning latte and (occasionally) brown-bag your lunch on Fridays, the savings aren’t having the impact you’d hoped. These … Continue reading

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Budgeting & Saving

End of Year Financial Tips

Get organized now so you can achieve your financial goals in 2020. By: April Lewis-Parks of Consolidated Credit If you’re like many people, your finances aren’t high on your list of priorities now. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family expects to spend over $1,000 on Christmas this year. So, it’s no wonder that so many people make … Continue reading

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Budgeting & Saving | Credit & Debt

Smart Holiday Shopping Tips

Plan carefully so credit card debt and ID theft don’t dampen your holiday cheer. By: Meghan Alard of Consolidated Credit According to the National Retail Federation, the average family expects to send over $1,000 this year – $1,007.24, to be exact. That’s an increase of 4.1% from last year. There are three big categories of spending this year: $637.67 on … Continue reading

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News & Announcements

AFFCU Pays 2019 Annual Member Rewards Bonus

Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union issued the second annual payout of its MY AFFCU REWARDS program. The 2019 rewards program returned over $83,000 to qualifying members as a cash back bonus. Matthew Piazza, AFFCU President & CEO, stated “As a member-owned financial institution, we value the stake our member-owners have in the credit union and the partnerships we have together. … Continue reading

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