All You Need to Know About Data Breaches

All You Need to Know About Data Breaches

If you follow the news, you’ll note that there seems to be another major data breach monopolizing headlines every week. The details vary, but in each breach, thousands, millions or even billions of victims’ sensitive information is compromised, and they’re now vulnerable to identity theft unless they take immediate action.
Here at Diamond Valley, your

Tags: scam, data, breach, credit report

What Do I Do With My Refund?

What Do I Do With My Refund?

We don’t normally like to tell you how to spend your money. Our members tend to be very good at that, often finding creative ways to turn the hours they’ve spent at the workplace into new ways to enjoy their lives. More often, we tell you how to not spend your money by letting you know about our fantastic savings

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2020 Credit Union Holidays

2020 Credit Union Holidays

All Diamond Valley Federal Credit Union Locations will be closed on the following dates in 2020. 

2020 Credit Union Holidays

New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1st

Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Monday, January 20th

Presidents Day -

Category: Credit Union News
Tags: holidays, closings, 2020

How To Dispute An Error On Your Credit Report

How To Dispute An Error On Your Credit Report

Quick-what’s your credit score?

As a financially responsible individual, you should be checking your credit on a regular basis. You can do this by signing up for free credit monitoring on a reputable website like 

Tags: credit, credit score, credit report, disputes

All You Need To Know About Savings Certificates

All You Need To Know About Savings Certificates

If the lump under your mattress is getting uncomfortably big and you’re looking for a safer, more lucrative place to park your savings, look no further than Diamond Valley. As an institution that’s completely devoted to your financial wellness, we offer several secure options for savings, including Diamond Valley Regular Share Savings Accounts,

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Beware Car-Wrap Scams!

Beware Car-Wrap Scams!

Scammers never stop dreaming up new ways to con you out of your money-and reinventing old tricks that work. The fake-check scam is a tried-and-true scheme with dozens of variations. One such variation, the car-wrap scam, has recently become more widespread and successful.


Here’s all you need to know about the car-wrap scam and how you can protect yourself from becoming

Tags: advertising, car wrap, scam, Checks

Don’t Get Scammed At The Gym!

5 Bills You Can Skip or Delay Now

As soon as the calendar hits Jan. 2, the gyms are packed with people who are eager to make good on their New Year’s resolutions. If you’re one of the thousands of newbies making your way to fitness centers this month, beware of these five subtle scams that can end up thinning your wallet more than your physique.

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Tags: gym, resolution, new year, 2020

Waging War Against Porch Pirates

Waging War Against Porch Pirates

Ahoy, mateys!


Holiday shopping season is upon us and your (not-so) friendly neighborhood porch pirates are gearing up to pilfer the holiday treasures being delivered to your doorstep.
We’ve all seen the familiar footage from a home security camera: a fish-eye view of a home’s front porch sporting a stack of smiling Amazon Prime boxes. An unexpected car pulls

Tags: packages, deliveries, holiday season, scams

All You Need To Know About Applying For FAFSA

All You Need To Know About Applying For FAFSA

 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season is in full swing! Whether you’re a college student, a high school senior or you’re seeking financial aid for your college-age child, it’s time to fill out those forms. The rules and deadlines can be confusing, but we’re here to help. We have answered all your questions on

Tags: FAFSA, College, student aid

Should I Buy A House During The Holidays?

Should I Buy A House During The Holidays?

 

Q: I’m in the market for a new home and wondering if I should push off my search until after the holidays. Is it a good idea to buy a new home during Christmas?


A: While spring and summer tend to see the highest volume of home sales, it

Category: Home Buying
Tags: mortgage, shopping, home, holidays, winter

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