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Fraud: Spoofing Explained
Hackers often try to take advantage of unsuspecting people by posing as their financial institution, referred to as spoofing. They often use common communication methods, such as phone calls, email or text messages.

How to Maximize Deposit Insurance
Here's how to get the most NCUA deposit insurance coverage.

The Four P’s of Common Scam Signals
Hackers often try to take advantage of unsuspecting people by posing as their financial institution, referred to as spoofing. They often use common communication methods, such as phone calls, email or text messages.

Incorporating Financial Education into Your Wellness Program
When it comes to Workplace Financial Wellness, one of the first questions asked by Benefits Administrators is, “How do I incorporate this type of benefit into my overall wellness plan?”

Making Sense of Our Current Inflation
As you may have noticed when buying anything lately, America is experiencing significant inflation – the highest in 40 years, according to economists. What really is inflation? How did we get to this point? What’s being done about it? And most importantly, what can you do to reduce the effect of inflation on your personal budget?

Mobile Wallets Provide a Contactless Way to Pay
Tired of carrying around a wallet stuffed with cards? Don’t like waiting for a chip card to process? Worried about the germs on the payment terminal? Try using a mobile wallet!

Protecting Your Online Presence
In today's interconnected world, where digital transactions and online banking have become the norm, it is crucial to prioritize the security of your financial information. With cyber threats lurking at every corner of the internet, protecting your personal and financial data has become more important than ever.

Raising a Financially Savvy Child
In today's fast-paced and complex world, it is crucial for parents to equip their children with financial skills that help them navigate the challenges of managing money. By instilling good financial habits early on, parents can lay the foundation for a financially savvy future.

Safeguard Your Finances When Shopping Online
What’s not to love about shopping online? After browsing and a couple of clicks, merchandise is delivered to your door. Along with ease and convenience, online shopping can offer plenty of opportunities for thieves and scammers to steal your financial information.

Savings Tips for Every Life Stage
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or nearing retirement, maximizing your savings may help you reach your goals and overcome any financial bumps in the road.

The 20% Down Myth
If your dream is to own a home of your own, you are likely saving up, dollar by hard-earned dollar, until you have that magic number: 20% of your dream home’s total value. That’s what all the experts say, right?

Understanding Wire Transfers: A Comprehensive Guide for Adults
Wire transfers are a powerful tool for moving money quickly and securely across the globe. Understanding how they work, the costs involved, and best practices for their use can help you make the most of this service with Advancial.

Understanding Wire Transfers: A Comprehensive Guide for Adults
Wire transfers are a powerful tool for moving money quickly and securely across the globe. Understanding how they work, the costs involved, and best practices for their use can help you make the most of this service with Advancial.

Ways to Build Credit
Perhaps you had good credit in the past, but now you’re experiencing a much lower credit score due to life choices or circumstances. Or, you may be building your credit for the first time. Whatever the situation, you can rely on Advancial to provide you with products that can help re-establish your payment history.

What's the Difference Between a Credit Union and a Bank?
When it comes to managing our money, the most common options are either credit unions or banks. Banks and credit unions both offer the same products and services, and both are federally insured by their respective government agencies, but what’s the difference between the two, and which is the best fit for your financial needs?

Why Should I Refer My Friends and Family to Advancial
Credit unions are an essential part of our community. Our members are also your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. They care enough about where they live to invest their money locally.

Your Guide to Auto Loans
Buying a car requires a lot of time and research. On top of deciding on the model and features you want, finding the right financing options can seem overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you navigate the process of financing your next set of wheels.