In celebration of Women’s History Month, U.S. Postal Service Federal Credit Union is honored to highlight contributions of women who helped push the country forward. The contributions made by each woman represented in this article are grand enough in scale for them to have earned the honor of receiving official USPS stamps in their likeness. […]
In honor of Black History Month U.S. Postal Service Federal Credit Union would like to highlight the contributions of some of the African American postal workers that influenced the postal system we use today. While these are just a few of many, their stories stood out to us for their bravery, activism, and pioneering spirits. Mary […]
Millennials are no strangers to the side hustle – that second job or occasional gig so many have taken on for extra cash. The phenomenon has given rise to what’s called the “gig economy.” A multitude of apps and websites making use of this untapped workforce has made it super easy for anyone to make […]
What Is a Digital Wallet? A digital wallet (or electronic wallet) is a financial transaction application that runs on mobile devices. It securely stores your payment information and passwords. These applications allow you to pay when you’re shopping using your device so that you don’t need to carry your cards around. You enter and store […]
As people are working hard to file their taxes before the deadline, criminals are also hard at work trying to steal their money. In a very technology forward society, the classic telephone scam continues to be the most dangerous, especially in tax season. “Phone scammers are always looking for ways to steal taxpayers’ financial and identity information,” […]
Are you looking to purchase a home soon? Presented by Credit Union Mortgage Association, Inc., the “Steps in the Home Buying Process” seminar will take you through the entire home buying process and what you can expect. This seminar will address topics like: The difference between a pre-qualification and pre-approval The pre-approval process Submitting an […]
On Sunday, April 10, 2022 the Credit Union converted to a new Visa processing system to provide better options and an overall improved member experience. The following are some important changes you need to be aware of: By now you should have received your new account number and your newly designed contactless VISA Credit Card […]
Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing. Here’s a list of retirement terms that can help clarify questions you may have: 401(k): Retirement savings plan funded by employee contributions and, often, by partially matching contributions from the employer. Most 401(k) contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis. Interest, dividends, and capital gains generally […]
By GreenPath Financial Wellness For many years, research has shown that women in the U.S. are approved for less than men when they apply for credit products and are more likely to be denied outright. Perhaps because of this, women also put off applying for credit when compared to men, even when they need it to get […]
You work hard for your money. Why not make your money work for you? One of the easiest ways is to take advantage of compound interest. Knowing how it works will help you increase your savings and keep your debt low. When you open an interest-bearing account (like savings, CDs, IRAs), your credit union pays […]
