Credit unions help consumers reach their financial dreams through its people helping people philosophy. Respondents in a 2017 Consumer Survey don by the Ohio Credit Union League were asked what they found to be the most significant difference between credit unions and other financial institutions. Here were the results: 35% of respondents: lower interest rates
If you want to be the master of your credit card debt load, follow these key rules: 1. Take inventory. How many credit cards do you have? What’s the balance and minimum monthly payment on each? What’s the total balance? If it is more than you thought or can afford, then it is time to
Here is the scenario: you are in a financial bind and need some quick cash. You saw payday loan stores all over town and think “maybe I should try that…” Do not fall into that trap! Getting a loan with a payday lender could send you down a deep hole that may take years to
It is getting to be that time of year when most families are thinking about purchasing school supplies for the upcoming year. Back-to-school shopping is the second-largest consumer spending category after holiday shopping, according to statistics from the National Retail Federation and Research Now. An additional survey conducted by Deloitte found that 32 percent of
Did you know that shopping at the right time can boost your chances of getting a really good car deal? Dealerships and individual salespeople have quotas to meet, so purchasing a vehicle during the last few days of a month, in late summer and early fall, or even around a major holiday like Christmas can
By the year 2033, Social Security’s reserve trust funds could be exhausted. Though people disagree about when the money will run dry and how to avoid it – it could happen in your lifetime. You can prepare for it by starting now. IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) offer young workers the opportunity to potentially receive higher
If there’s ever a time that “millennials” need cooperatives, it’s now. The last ten years have been quite transformational for this generation of young adults. Younger millennials just graduating college likely saw their parents lose jobs, benefits, and pensions while bank executives lost nothing. According to a study by Filene Research Institute, millennials make about
Financial literacy is a crucial life skill for young people, but it is one that too few are learning. As a credit union, one of our founding principles is concern for community. We believe that financially-prepared kids is one way communities get stronger and that is why from April 17th – April 22nd, DoverPhila Federal
Imagine that you’re on vacation in the Florida Keys and you come across the most angelic speed boat. It’s the boat you have been searching years for and it’s at an impeccable price. But of course, you’re on vacation – hundreds of miles away from your credit union. What do you do? Eric Peters, a
The average cost of a new vehicle today is around $30,000. Whether you desire the shiny, brand-new ride or if you are content with a reliable used car, you still want to get the most for your money. The actual process of finding, researching, financing, and buying a car does not need to be scary
As another successful year comes to an end, DoverPhila Federal Credit Union continues to strive in the financial industry. This is apparent through its ability to give back to its members while also building community. DoverPhila was able to give back $1.1 million to its members in the form of bonus dividends and interest rebates.
DoverPhila Federal Credit Union has always strived to give back to its members, and that attitude is apparent with recent contributions made to area organizations. The credit union donated $2,500 to Trinity Hospital Twin City in Dennison for equipment to aid in the expansion of its cardiac unit. Other donations include $400 to the New
