Category Archives: Local Events
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)
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Are You Planning on Traveling? Here’s How to Safely Travel in 2021
After months of restrictions, Americans are ready to take that long-awaited vacation. Though traveling is on the rise, permanent changes stemming from the pandemic are likely to affect how we travel now and in the future. While vacations might look a bit different in a post-pandemic world, travel is making a strong comeback. According to… (read more)
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How Will COVID-19 Impact Financial Markets
As financial markets react to the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, anxiety levels increase. Investors are rightfully worried about the virus, as the global economy had already been rattled by the 2-year U.S.-China trade war, as well as the recent oil price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. Social distancing is having a clear… (read more)
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How to Help Your Community During and After COVID-19
Many people may be struggling because of COVID-19. For instance, some have been laid off of work. Kids are home from school. Bars and restaurants have closed and now rely on take-out orders and driver-to-door delivery services. The Coronavirus has resulted in people needing assistance, so we’re giving you ideas on how to help your… (read more)
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How to Protect Yourself from Scamming and Fraud
Gotcha! If you shop online, keep one eye on your shopping cart because the holidays bring out false shipping notifications, payment fraud, and other scams. Because of scamming and fraud, identity theft protection has increased over the years. Being scammed isn’t fun. And when fraud is committed, it can wreak havoc on your life and… (read more)
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Holiday Tips: Get the Top Four Ways to Cut Costs
While the excitement of the holidays and gift-giving season can be a magical time for children, you may face many additional expenses during the last two months of the year. Whether its gifts, food, decorations, the perfect outfit for that holiday party, or airfare to visit family – there’s no denying the holidays can put… (read more)
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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)
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