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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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Earn Quick, Extra Money During the Holidays

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 […]

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Digital Wallet Explained

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 […]

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Don’t Fall Victim to IRS Phone Scammers

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,” […]

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