The holidays are a time of joy. Families gather to share laughter, food, gifts, and quality time with each other. Unfortunately, the holiday season is also one of the most joyous times of the year for fraudsters. Identity theft and fraud always pick up around the holidays. The increased number of promotional emails and text messages sent by businesses, and … Continue reading
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash At some point, you have to stop putting it on your credit card “and paying it off in January.” Just say no! I used to think it was so strange when my mom joked, “Let’s just skip everything this year, OK?” How could she even dream of it! But as a relatively functioning adult … Continue reading
Online and mobile banking is so sophisticated and convenient that you might be content to let your devices do all your accounting for you. After all, you can open the app and see where all your money is anytime you want. But machines can make mistakes—and so can online vendors. That’s why balancing your checking account is still a vital … Continue reading
The ideal down payment for a car loan often comes down to what you can afford. In general, the more you can put down, the better. A higher down payment could mean lower monthly payments and interest rates. But how can you know how big the down payment on your car loan should be? Read on to learn more. What … Continue reading
It’s Time for Your 2021 Fall Financial Checkup Getting your finances right before the end of the year. Fall is officially here! While 2021 has certainly been a better year than the last one, it’s still be challenging for people’s finances. As prices continue to rise and pandemic relief programs start to wind down, it’s important to take some time … Continue reading
October 14, 2021 Hunt Valley, MD – Atlantic Financial FCU presented a donation for $3,463 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Maryland. The donation is a combination of funds raised through member and employee contributions, and matching donations from AFFCU. These funds go to support the Baltimore Light The Night campaign. AFFCU is proud to be an ongoing supporter … Continue reading
