Q: The last few months have been rough on my finances and I’ve used my savings to get by. My emergency fund and savings accounts have dropped to zero. With my financial situation improving, though, I’d like to start building these up again. Where do I begin? A: Using emergency funds to survive prolonged unemployment, an unexpected […] Continue…
New social media platforms seem to crop up all the time. The media move at the speed of information, and it seems like overnight, the most popular apps went from complete unknowns to must-haves. Each new technology offers something fun and unique to users, which is why the popularity of these apps has attracted so […] Continue…
Operation Backpack, sponsored by Members Exchange Credit Union, raised $1,200 for students who seek support from We Will Go Ministries. We Will Go will provide backpacks and school supplies for students from their Camp Hope summer program who will need assistance with school work during the fall semester. Due to some schools choosing virtual classes […] Continue…
Apply for Loan Forgiveness If you received a PPP Loan through Members Exchange, you can now submit your loan forgiveness application. Please note, this is only for MECU loans, we cannot process loan forgiveness for other institutions. Apply for Loan Forgiveness About PPP Loan Forgiveness The Paycheck Protection Loan Forgiveness Program is part of the […] Continue…
With unemployment levels rising and many employers cutting work hours, lots of college grads are now struggling to meet their student loan payments. Thankfully, the federal government has passed legislation to ease this burden. Unfortunately, though, many borrowers are confused about the terms and conditions of these changes. Here’s all you need to know about […] Continue…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun issuing Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) as part of the CARES Act. Visit our FAQ page for more information about EIPs and the CARES Act. EIPs are based on 2018 and 2019 tax filings. Individuals who did not file for electronic returns for 2018 or 2019 filings will not […] Continue…
With the ongoing events related to COVID-19, please beware of potential scams. Many fraudsters are pretending to be credible sources, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and Johns Hopkins University. Most commonly, they are targeting victims through phishing emails, phone calls, text messages, and social media. To help protect yourself against fraudsters, do not […] Continue…
As an NCUA-insured credit union, your accounts at Members Exchange are federally insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Association (NCUA). NCUA is the independent federal agency created by the U.S. Congress to regulate, charter and supervise federal credit unions. Credit Union members have never lost a penny of insured savings at a […] Continue…
Identity theft can occur when an individual obtains personal information, such as your social security number, date of birth, address, and financial account numbers. Once this information is collected, the thieves will assume or take on your identity, allowing them to purchase items or obtain credit illegally. While identity theft can happen to anyone, there […] Continue…
Who needs a budget anyway? If you’re always wondering how you’re going to pay the next bill, feel guilty when you indulge in overpriced treats and you can’t seem to find money to put into savings, then you probably need a budget. A budget is not a magic potion that will automatically solve all of […] Continue…