Category Archives: FFCCU News and Info

Roth vs. Traditional IRA – What’s the Difference?

One of the most common questions I am asked when discussing retirement planning is, “What is the difference between a Roth and a Traditional IRA?” Both Individual Retirement Account (IRA) options are great ways to save for retirement. You can contribute to one or both types in any given year. However, there is a maximum… (read more)

Voting is CLOSED – Cast Your Vote for the 2021 Board of Directors

VOTING HAS CLOSED FOR THE 2021 BOARED ELECTIONS. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING 4/10/21   Voting has opened to elect four (4) members to the FFCCU Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is essential to the credit union because they serve as the members’ voice and make important decisions on matters… (read more)

*CLOSED* Call for Nominees: Join Our Board of Directors

The Credit Union Experience We are currently seeking candidates to fulfill four (4) volunteer Board of Directors positions. Our Board of Directors is very important at FFCCU because they help advance our member-owned cooperative by establishing and reviewing policies. We are all about members helping members – it’s at the core of how we approach… (read more)

Certified Financial Planner, Nichole Coyle, Helps You with Your Financial Planning

When it comes to financial planning, you may stumble around in the dark. Don’t do that because you can really hurt yourself! Instead, take advantage of FFCCU member benefits such as financial planning services offered through Cetera Advisor Networks. In fact, we’d like to introduce you to Nichole Coyle, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, who works… (read more)

Our Parma Branch Is Now Open

 

 

Service Changes Everything: A Better Way To Serve FFCCU Members

You’ve heard we’re building a new Parma branch, but it’s not just the brand new building that’s exciting. There’s something else important that is coming with the new location. We’re introducing a unique approach that allows you, our members, to have an individualized experience with any FFCCU Teammate, no matter what kind of banking you… (read more)

Protecting Yourself From ATM Skimming

ATM skimming. Skimmers on ATM and gas pumps have been a problem for years, but thieves are becoming more sophisticated with the skimming devices they use and how they hide them on machines, making them virtually invisible in some cases. Our Broadview Heights ATM (this location was closed and moved to Parma) was recently targeted… (read more)

Coming in July: The FFCCU Parma Branch

Our Broadview Heights branch will be moving down the road to a brand new branch in Parma! It will be less than a mile away and have so many new features. In mid-2019, the brand new building will be opening at 1222 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Parma (between McDonalds and Mr. Chicken). With the new… (read more)

Government Shutdown Solutions

Over the weekend, the partial government shutdown passed it’s 22nd day, making it the longest shutdown in history. Of the about 800,000 federal employees affected, nearly 380,000 have been furloughed (given a leave of absence) and the remainder continue to work without pay. While most people affected by the shutdown are located in the Washington D.C. area, workers going without pay can be found nationwide.

Wear Jeans. Help Kids.

Did you know you have got the power to save a life? Wednesday, September 12 is Miracle Jeans Day, which means FFCCU teammates will be wearing their favorite jeans to help raise funds for local children who need special medical help. You can participate too! Visit any branch to make a donation! All donations will… (read more)