FFCCU Blog

Erika Lauren Shares Her FFCCU Story

Erika LaurenHey y’all! It’s your radio pal Erika Lauren! I wanted to share with you my experience at Firefighter’s Community Credit Union! They have truly helped me get back on track with my finances, and I am forever grateful that I decided to become a member! Here is my story…

You’re Making a Difference in the Lives of Other Members!

Maybe your intention was only to open up a savings account or to secure financing for a vehicle, but when you did that – you did A LOT More! You see, what happens at FFCCU stays at FFCCU (like Vegas, but the G rated version). Unlike the big banks, the deposits made here  – stay… (read more)

Preventing Identity Theft

If you’ve been a victim of identity theft, you’re not alone. Thirty-three percent of Ohioans reported that they’d been victimized by fraud and/or identity theft in a year-end 2016 survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League. More could have suffered at the hands of fraudsters without knowing it yet. In 2015, Ohio had the… (read more)

Home Buyer Checklist

As a home buyer, being prepared can not only lower your stress level, but it can also empower you. Following these five steps, you’ll be empowered to make a good decision. You’ll also have more power to negotiate the best deal for yourself. A Checklist for Home Buyers Establish Your Budget: Check out our finance calculator to… (read more)

Everything Needs a Good Spring Cleaning, Even Your Finances

Here at FFCCU, we have lots of different ways to help you “tidy up” your finances. Taking a few minutes now to access your plan (or create one) can save you hours of stress and worry later. After all, a periodic check-up of your personal finances is always a great idea. How to Clean Up… (read more)

Five Ways to Turbo-Charge Your Car Shopping Process

According to a consumer survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League, more than 23% of Ohio consumers are considering purchasing a vehicle this year. And rather than pay cash, 83% are more likely to finance that vehicle. When asked what factors respondents considered when vehicle shopping: 67 percent said monthly payment is the biggest… (read more)

How Can Sticking to a Budget be Less Problematic?

While many Ohio consumers plan to start 2017 off with a household budget, sticking to that budget may pose a problem. Data from a consumer survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League reveals 75 percent of respondents plan to start the new year off with a household budget, but 45 percent of those respondents… (read more)