6 New Year's Resolutions For A Financially Improved You

6 New Year's Resolutions For A Financially Improved You
  1. Increase your savings. Even if it’s only by 5%, every little bit adds up.
  2. Cut out one impulse purchase a week.
  3. Trim your electricity bills by making sure your appliances are all running efficiently and conserving as much energy as possible.
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4 Steps To Credit Repair

Consumers are sometimes faced with taking steps to repair tarnished credit. Here are four steps to help make that happen.

Step #1: Determine your score – You’re entitled to an annual credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. Order yours at 

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10 Hacks You Need To Know Before Hitting The Mall

10 Hacks You Need To Know Before Hitting The Mall
10 Hacks You Need To Know Before Hitting The Mall

Q: When the holiday season rolls around, I practically take up residence at the mall. There’s so much shopping I need to do and the mall is the best place to pick up most of my gifts. And yet, the experience causes so many headaches—

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7 Naughty Scams To Watch Out For This Holiday Season

7 Naughty Scams To Watch Out For This Holiday Season
7 Naughty Scams To Watch Out For This Holiday Season

‘Tis the season to be jolly! And unfortunately, ‘tis also the season for scammers to go after your hard-earned dollars. Keep your money safe by reading up on the most common scams taking place this time of year and practicing caution. 

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All You Need To Know About Open Enrollment 2019

All You Need To Know About Open Enrollment 2019
All You Need To Know About Open Enrollment 2019

Open enrollment is here, so it’s time to think about your healthcare coverage. 
Practically, open enrollment is the only time of year, outside qualifying life event changes, when you can choose or change a healthcare plan. In reality, this often means stressing

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DVFCU Holiday Hours - Christmas & New Years

DVFCU Holiday Hours - Christmas & New Years
DVFCU Holiday Hours - Christmas & New Years
Holiday Hours 2018

Christmas Eve - December 24th, 2018 - All Branches Close at 1 PM

Christmas Day - December

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How Should I Fund My Holiday Shopping?

How Should I Fund My Holiday Shopping?
How Should I Fund My Holiday Shopping?

Q: I’ve made my gift list and I’m checking it twice. But, I’m getting a bit panicky just thinking about how I’m going to pay for all this stuff! What’s the best way to get me through this expensive season? 


A: Relax! You can

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10 Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Credit Union

10 Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Credit Union
10 Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Credit Union

We often take life’s many gifts for granted by failing to appreciate them deeply enough. Thanksgiving offers the perfect opportunity to reflect upon everything that is wonderful in our lives and to show our gratitude for each and every gift we’ve been given. 

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Syncing Your Phone To Your Car Can Put You At Risk

Syncing Your Phone To Your Car Can Put You At Risk
Syncing Your Phone To Your Car Can Put You At Risk

In our uber-connected world, pressing a button on the steering wheel to make a phone call is already second nature for many of us. With just a few taps, we can pull up our favorite playlist, read recent emails and even send a text message. Using our cars like a

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Don't Be A Victim of a Social Security Scam

Don't Be A Victim of a Social Security Scam
Don't Be A Victim of a Social Security Scam

Any of the hundreds of scams around today can make you feel like we live in a world gone mad. How cruel can someone be to con a poor victim out of thousands of dollars?

But one of the most heartless scams making the rounds is the one targeting the elderly who

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