Retailers and suppliers have encouraged early holiday shopping, but not everyone has followed the advice. If you’ve waited until the last minute, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Here are five tips to make last-minute shopping both stress-free and budget-friendly. Order Online, Pick Up In-StoreSkip the stress of delayed shipping and long holiday lines by ordering
DoverPhila Federal Credit Union, with the help of its members and staff, donated over $26,000 to United Way of Tuscarawas County. The credit union led fundraising through an annual pledge-card campaign that invited its members and employees to make donations to support United Way of Tuscarawas County. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed
6 Ways to Protect Yourself from Fraud Keep hard copies of all credit and debit cards in a safe, secure place. Use double-authentication on all online banking transactions. Never click on any suspicious-looking links or download anything when you’re unfamiliar with the source. Don’t share sensitive information online unless you can absolutely verify the identity
If you follow the news, you may realize major data breach headlines are frequent. At DoverPhila Federal Credit Union, your financial success and safety are our primary goals. To help keep your information and finances secure, we’ve created an informational guide to data breaches and what you need to do to protect yourself. What’s a
The holidays are inching closer, but that big shopping frenzy has not started yet. There are no big shopping holidays this month either, but you can still pick up a scary-good deal in October. Here is what to buy, and what to skip this month. BUY: JEANSThe September sales on jeans will get better in
DoverPhila Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Boo Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free community event promises an evening filled with Halloween fun for the entire family. This year’s Boo Fest will feature a variety of spooktacular activities, including trick-or-treating, face painting,
With the right tools and information, building a budget can be quick and easy. Here’s how to create a simple and practical budget for the time-strapped consumer. Review your income and expenses.Most budgeting plans recommend tracking income and expenses for three months. If you’re pressed for time, though, you can choose to look at one
Overpayment scams are common, and for the unaware, they can be difficult to spot. Here is what you need to know to avoid falling victim to these ruses. What is an overpayment scam? In an overpayment scam, fraudsters target someone who is selling a high-valued item online, such as a car. The scammer will reach
What is Spoofing? Spoofing is the criminal act of disguising a communication from an unknown source to appear as if it’s being sent from a trusted and known contact. The goal of spoofing is to get the target to share their sensitive information and/or their money with the scammer. For example, a spoofer may pretend
Not every bargain is a bargain. Unfortunately, it can be hard to spot the bogus bargains from genuine finds. Here are five times when a bargain is not one. When you had not planned to buy the item. If you find a new home speaker system marked down from $399 to $249, you just scored
It is that time of year again: Time to clean out those closets, polish that furniture, and clear out that clutter! Spring is also the perfect time of year to review your saving habits and spruce up your saving goals. Here is how to spring-clean your savings in five simple steps. Assess your saving habits.
We’re celebrating Youth Week from April 22 until April 27. As a credit union, one of our founding principles concerns our community. We believe financially prepared youth is a way our community can become stronger. Unfortunately, financial literacy is a skill that too few are learning. We hope this week-long savings event will prompt healthy
Introducing Debit Card Controls! This powerful new tool in our mobile banking app gives you greater control over your debit card, allowing you to set transaction limits, track spending habits, add cards to your digital wallet, and more. Our enhanced mobile banking app lets you safely control where your money goes. Saving you time and
For individuals grappling with financial challenges, the idea of saving money can seem like an unattainable luxury. However, neglecting your savings when the going gets tough can make things even more difficult down the line. Here is why you should continue saving through financially challenging times and practical steps for making it happen. THE WHY
The web is rife with scammers employing sophisticated tactics to get at your money and information. Fortunately, with protective measures, you can easily avoid unsafe websites. Here are ways to tell if a website is safe. Look for an SSL certificate. Secure websites have a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). An SSL is a digital certificate
It’s tax refund season! How are you going to be spending the pile of cash that Uncle Sam’s giving back? Before you blow your refund on an expensive weekend, take a step back and try to determine the best approach you can take with this money. To help you get started, we have compiled this
GATHER YOUR INFORMATION The first step in prepping for tax season is to gather all the necessary documents. Depending on your personal circumstances, these can include: W-2 forms 1099 forms Receipts and invoices Mortgage and loan documents Investment statements Business income and expenses Other miscellaneous income ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES Store all your documents and receipts
Following another successful year, DoverPhila Federal Credit Union gave back a $400,000 year-end bonus dividend* to its members on January 1, 2024. This marks the 29th year in a row that the credit union returned significant earnings to its members. DoverPhila’s financial success was also shared with its members through other fiscal opportunities, such as
DoverPhila celebrated its 70th anniversary with a Kindness Campaign that encouraged giving back to the Tuscarawas County community. The Kindness Campaign kicked off in August 2023 with food trucks at all full-service locations. The campaign continued with volunteerism, giveaways, supply drives, sponsorships, donations, and more to show gratitude for the community’s support of DoverPhila Federal
It’s easy to get caught up in the magic of holiday spending. But if you rely on credit to make holiday wishes a reality, the magic often falls flat when your bills come due. Take the time to create a holiday budget and avoid a post-holiday spending hangover. BE REALISTICSetting a realistic but firm budget
