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CU Tips
- Things You Should Know About Dealer Auto Financing
(November 8, 2017)
So, you’re buying a car. You’ve made it past the tedious comparison shopping, you’ve finished the detail-oriented research and you’ve even endured the haggling with the salesperson.
- Ten Things You Can Do To Improve Your Credit Score
(November 1, 2017)
Did you know that only 10 percent of Americans know their credit score?
Those are the findings of a survey commissioned by TrueCredit.com, a web subsidiary of the credit bureau, TransUnion. “It is shocking how little Americans know about their credit,” said John Danaher, president of TrueCredit.com. “Good credit is a cornerstone of your financial profile, enabling you to finance major purchases, such as a home, education, or car.” Then, he added…
- Preparing To Buy Your First Home
(April 13, 2016)
A decade ago, economic experts were bemoaning the emergence of a “boomerang generation.” Young people had left for college with bright eyes and exciting dreams of rewarding and fulfilling careers. Then, in 2000, the economy collapsed. These ambitious, well-educated folk found themselves with tons of debt and little opportunity. Many of them swallowed their pride and moved back home with Mom and Dad.
- Web and mobile banking updates
(September 20, 2021)
We are excited to announce the updates of the Equitable Federal Credit Union home banking website and mobile app! We’ve updated the new site and mobile applications with our members’ well being in mind, our goal is to make the lives of our members easier! Here are new updates to help you understand what has changed and how it impacts you.
- Welcome to our new website!
(June 29, 2020)
We are so happy to announce the launch of the new Equitable Federal Credit Union website! Not only is the design updated, but we’ve made changes to the navigation setup and buttons, as well. We’ve created the new website with our members’ well being in mind, our goal is to make the lives of our members easier! Here are new upgrades to help you transition over to the new site.
- COVID-19 Updates
(March 19, 2020)
The health and safety of Equitable Members and employees is our highest priority. As we continue to actively monitor developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19) we want to assure you that Equitable is here to serve your financial needs.
- Are You Making These Four Common Mistakes When Filing Taxes?
(January 1, 2018)
While the IRS says that anyone with knowledge of high school mathematics (and an afternoon to kill) can do their own taxes, the hurdles to filling out a tax form are many. Let’s take a look at some of the most common pitfalls that people make while preparing their own tax returns and how you can avoid falling in to them.
- American Income Life
(November 8, 2017)
We are proud to announce that all members of Equitable Federal Credit Union now have new benefits at NO COST TO YOU. These benefits are jointly sponsored with American Income Life Insurance Company, a company servicing working families for more than 60 years.
- Things You Should Know About Dealer Auto Financing
(November 8, 2017)
So, you’re buying a car. You’ve made it past the tedious comparison shopping, you’ve finished the detail-oriented research and you’ve even endured the haggling with the salesperson.
- Ten Things You Can Do To Improve Your Credit Score
(November 1, 2017)
Did you know that only 10 percent of Americans know their credit score?
Those are the findings of a survey commissioned by TrueCredit.com, a web subsidiary of the credit bureau, TransUnion. “It is shocking how little Americans know about their credit,” said John Danaher, president of TrueCredit.com. “Good credit is a cornerstone of your financial profile, enabling you to finance major purchases, such as a home, education, or car.” Then, he added…
- Preparing To Buy Your First Home
(April 13, 2016)
A decade ago, economic experts were bemoaning the emergence of a “boomerang generation.” Young people had left for college with bright eyes and exciting dreams of rewarding and fulfilling careers. Then, in 2000, the economy collapsed. These ambitious, well-educated folk found themselves with tons of debt and little opportunity. Many of them swallowed their pride and moved back home with Mom and Dad.
- 10 Myths About Credit Unions
(January 11, 2016)
Credit unions have continued to gain in popularity in the past decade as people switch from big banks. Still, there are many misconceptions out there about credit unions which have made some people wary of joining one. Below you’ll find 10 of the most common credit union myths and answers debunking those claims.
- 6 Questions Your Auto Dealer Hopes You Can’t Answer
(November 3, 2015)
Navigating automobile financing can be one of the biggest financial headaches you’ll encounter. But, unless you want to walk everywhere, it’s something you’ll have to deal with. The biggest hurdle is figuring out the angles and understanding the entities that stand to profit from the transaction. Let’s go through some of the more challenging parts of automotive financing by addressing some of the questions about automobile financing your dealer hopes you won’t ask.