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Welcome to the 1st Community Credit Union Blog! Here you’ll find the inside scoop on 1stCCU’s services, personal finance, people, nonprofits in the region, community members and events! There are so many good stories that come out of our work here – the 1stCCU Blog is where these stories will live. Check back often to stay up-to-date with our latest news and articles. Visit the Blog Archive to view more!

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Start Them Young: Tips for Teaching Kids About Saving

April 2022

Saving money is an essential life skill that everybody, regardless of age, should learn about. However, managing finances can be a challenge if you don't have a strong foundation in financial literacy. It’s important to teach kids and encourage them to form healthy money habits right away. When they start early in life, these practices will stay with them and eventually shape them into becoming financially responsible adults.

Parents know that a lot of work goes into teaching children about savings, more than just encouraging them to set aside a portion of their allowance. Kids need to stay motivated and be consistent, but it’s quite a challenge when they don’t understand what they’re saving for. One good way to go about this is by setting short-term and long-term money goals.

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Benefits of Using Two-Factor Authentication When Online Banking

March 2022

In today's world of being able to accomplish most of your tasks virtually, it is important to have two-factor authentication as part of your mobile banking experience. It adds extra security levels, minimizing the risk of consumer identity theft.

Read for more benefits of using two-factor authentication when banking online.

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How to Buy Your Next Car When Inventory is Low

February 2022

Recently, the market has shown low numbers of new and used vehicles available for sale. This can be attributed to low-interest rates, consumers running on stimulus and tax refund money, and the pandemic's uncertainty with supply chairs, among other factors. If you are planning to shop for a new set of wheels, doing so can be a lot more challenging than usual.

To help you find the right vehicle, 1st Community Credit Union introduces AutoSMART.