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Spend More on Joy, Less on Interest

Are you reaching for credit cards to cover this season’s gifts, travel, and festivities? If so, you’re in good company. In fact, 74% of shoppers plan to rely on credit cards this season. But that can often lead to a holiday hangover of a different kind—when the bills come in and the financial strain becomes […]

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Building Financial Health with USPS FCU

Get Wealthy by Changing How You Think About Money When it comes to your financial well-being, it’s not just about how much money you make; it’s about how you think about—and manage—your money. As postal workers, you often juggle demanding schedules and may not have time to focus on your financial strategy. We can relate! […]

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Support Postal Workers with Every Swipe of Your USPS FCU Visa Credit Card!

For each purchase you make using your USPS FCU Visa® Credit Card, we will donate a portion of the transaction to the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF). What is the Postal Employees’ Relief Fund (PERF)? The Postal Employees’ Relief Fund is a charitable organization committed to helping postal workers and their families recover from the […]

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Early Direct Deposit

Get Paid Faster with USPS FCU At USPS FCU, we’re excited to offer members the benefit of Early Direct Deposit*. With this feature, you can access your paycheck or government benefit funds up to two days earlier than your regular payday.  What are the Benefits of Early Direct Deposit? Avoid Late Fees: Receive your paycheck […]

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Celebrating 90 Years of Service: A Milestone for USPS FCU

As we commemorate our 90th anniversary, we reflect with pride on our journey as the only nationally chartered credit union available to all United States Postal Service employees across the United States as well as surrounding territories and islands. This significant milestone is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional financial services tailored […]

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POSTAL HISTORY: Missile Mail

“Before man reaches the moon, mail will be delivered within hours from New York to California, to England, to India or to Australia by guided missiles,”                – Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield    The U.S. postal system has been an early adopter of newfangled — and even dangerous — modes of delivery: […]

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IRS Warns: Lookout for Tax Scams

As part of the annual Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, the Internal Revenue Service renewed its warning to taxpayers looking to settle IRS tax debts using a “Tax Relief” or “Tax Settlement” service.  These services offer assistance in reducing a taxpayer’s overall debt owed to the IRS.the concerning pricey Offer in Compromise (OIC) “mills” […]

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Women’s History Month with USPS FCU

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. […]

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Celebrating Black History in the Postal Service

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 […]

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