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Unlocking Your Home’s Hidden Potential: Surprising Uses for a Home Equity Line of Credit

Our Home Equity Freedom Line of Credit (HELOC) can be used for far more than just home renovations. Fund everything from debt consolidation to education, vacations or unexpected expenses. …

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How to Avoid Fraud Texts and Scam Calls

U.S. consumers lost $330 million to fraudulent texts in 2022, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). That number is more than double the amount from the prior year! Not only are fraudsters…

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Why Financial Wellness Is an Essential Part of Self-Care

Learn how simple habits—saving, budgeting and planning—can strengthen financial wellness and reduce everyday stress as part of your overall self-care routine.…

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Tax Preparation Made Simple: A Checklist for a Stress-Free Tax Season

Tax season is here! If you are not sure where to begin, don’t sweat it—we’ve got you covered! Use our tax preparation checklist to take the stress out of filing.…

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Unlocking Financial Flexibility: Our Skip-A-Pay Service Explained

When life gets expensive, Skip-A-Pay offers temporary breathing room by letting members postpone a loan payment when they need it most.…

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Unlocking the Power: Get the Most Out of Your Membership by Maximizing Your Benefits

Do you know about all the great benefits that come with a membership here at Members 1st? Not only do you get unparalleled service, but you gain access to a wide range of valuable benefits designed to support your financial well-being.…

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Get to Know Our Financial Education Partner, GreenPath

We put our members at the forefront of everything we do and that includes providing the best financial resources available to help members succeed. That’s why we continue to partner with GreenPath to…

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From Home to Heart: Meet the Logan Family

Ken and Lesley Logan knew they wanted to make their family of four a family of five through adoption but were concerned about a sudden expense. They soon realized the nest for their twin girls was also the nest egg for their soon-to-be third child. …

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Navigating the Shopper's Wonderland: Your Guide to Holiday Shopping

The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are dropping. That can only mean one thing, holiday shopping is right around the corner! We’ve got you covered for tips to navigate Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.…

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