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
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
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
By adequately managing a credit card, you can earn rewards and build your credit score while making regular purchases. GET THE RIGHT CARDThe first step to best using a credit card is to get the right one. That means doing your research. It would help if you considered your spending habits and priorities regarding rewards.
Everyone loves the convenience of payment apps – and scammers do, too. Scammers are experts at hijacking our favorite conveniences for their schemes, and third-party app scams are no exception. Let’s look at scams that con the victim into downloading a bogus payment app and how to protect yourself. HOW THESE SCAMS PLAY OUTVictims of
Traveling doesn’t come cheap, and part of keeping your finances intact during vacation includes knowing the best way to pay for your purchases during your getaway. Should you primarily use cash, debit, or credit cards? Let’s look at the pros and cons of each choice so you can make an informed decision during your vacation.
Debt-collection scams exploit the feelings of helplessness and overwhelm to lure victims. Let’s look at these scams and how to avoid falling victim. HOW THE SCAMS PLAY OUT In a debt-collection scam, a scammer posing as a debt collector will call a victim to demand payment for an outstanding debt. The caller insists on a
According to the FBI, a Phantom Hacker Scam tricks people by using pop-ups, text, or email to get the person’s attention, then claims to be from a legitimate agency. They then warn the person that their financial information has been hacked. The pop-up, text, or email indicate they must talk to protect their device and
