Category Archives: FFCCU News and Info

Charitable Strategy: Charitable Tax Deduction and Beyond

With holidays around the corner, what better time than now to consider giving to charity. It’s a popular way to do some good and maybe benefit from a charitable tax deduction. Charitable giving is not only an opportunity to make a difference in the world—it can be a savvy financial move when integrated into a… (read more)

American Credit Unions: 90 Years of “People Helping People”

American credit unions are celebrating International Credit Union Day (October 17, 2024). When it comes to managing your hard-earned money, it’s important to choose a financial services provider that makes your needs their top priority. Credit unions are uniquely focused on helping people reach their financial goals, whether that is saving for the future, buying… (read more)

Ignite My Future 2024 Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the 2024 recipients of our Ignite My Future Scholarship! As a credit union, FFCCU is centered around the value of “people helping people.” In that spirit, the Ignite My Future Scholarship recognizes deserving Club Ignite members who have demonstrated a commitment to their communities through volunteer activity. Our 2024 scholarship recipients receive $1000… (read more)

Love Hurts: Tips for Dealing with Romance Scams

If you’re a frequent reader of the FFCCU blog, you know by now that financial scammers are clever, adaptable, and completely without shame. The latest scheme is always around the corner, and old stand-bys get a fresh coat of nefarious paint as technology advances or changes come to the way we live our lives and… (read more)

Adopt A Family Is a Success!

You already know that FFCCU is committed to serving our communities – and a part of that dedication is expressed through charitable giving. Every year, we support several charities through a variety of fundraisers – the most delicious of which is our in-branch candy sales in partnership with Malley’s chocolates. In the latter half of… (read more)

Adopt-A-Family & More: Charities We Love

We’re entering the “season of giving,” which typically gets us thinking about holiday shopping for friends and family. But in more recent years, we’ve seen the advent of Giving Tuesday (a National Day of Giving celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) balancing out the more consumerist frenzy of Black Friday. Giving Tuesday is a celebration… (read more)

4 Money Fears for Halloween

Your 2023 money fears are here! Crawl under the covers for this week’s blog post. We’re planting a flashlight beneath our chin and turning out the lights to share a few financial fears that are lurking at the end of 2023. But before you board the windows and bar the doors, rest assured that these… (read more)

Credit Union vs Bank: See the #CUDIFFERENCE

Credit Union vs. Bank: what are the differences? We’re posting today’s blog during the 24-hour stretch of our Member Appreciation Day (Celebrated October 13 at our Downtown Cleveland Branch and October 14 at all other FFCCU branches). So, while our valued members enjoy freebies and sweet treats, we want to address those folks who have… (read more)

Student Loan Repayments Resume – What Borrowers Should Know

October is approaching – much to the delight of spooky season supporters. Young ones are gearing up for trick or treat. Film fans look forward to a month of movies featuring menacing monsters. But for college graduates with outstanding student loans, this October may feel a lot like a horror movie than in years past:… (read more)

Announcing our 2023 Scholarship Winners!

We are excited to announce our 2023 Ignite My Future Scholarship winners! As an organization, FFCCU is committed to people helping people. In that spirit, the Ignite My Future Scholarship recognizes deserving Club Ignite members who have demonstrated a commitment to their communities through volunteer activity.  Scholarship winners receive $500 towards tuition for the fall… (read more)