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Protect Yourself from Money Mule Scams
National Consumer Protection Week (2/28-3/6) is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. The US Postal Inspection Service is focusing this week on Money Mule activity. A money mule is a person who receives and transfers money obtained from victims of fraud. Some money mules know they’ve […]
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Don’t Rely on Luck at Tax Time
Don’t rely on luck this tax-season. With a bit of prep work, your calculations won’t come as a surprise and you’ll have a good idea of how much your refund will be, or how much you’ll have to pay. Review your withholdings If you’re employed, at some point you used form W-4 to tell your […]
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How to Save When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Many Americans struggle financially, living paycheck to paycheck and hoping they have enough money to cover their bills at the end of the month. Life is easier if you have a cash cushion or an emergency fund, but how do you save if there isn’t much room in your budget? First, you’ll need to find […]
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Paying Down Credit Card Debt
Paying Down Credit Card Debt Just when you thought 2020 was devoid of good news for Americans – here is a small financial reason to smile! U.S. consumers paid down a record amount of credit card debt this past year. However, that does not mean American consumers now harbor less credit card debt. According to […]
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Now Accepting 2021 Scholarship Applications
2021 Irvin Specht & Emily Argo Memorial Scholarship We are now accepting application for our 2021 Irvin Specht & Emily Argo Memorial Scholarship. Two award recipients will be selected. Candidates must be a member of COPFCU, must graduate from an accredited high school, and be accepted at an accredited college or university. Renewable Scholarships will be […]
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