On Sept. 7, Equifax Inc. announced a cybersecurity breach that will potentially affect 143 million U.S. consumers. Cyber-criminals hacked a U.S. website application and gained access to files that include Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and in some cases driver’s license numbers and credit card numbers. Equifax has dedicated a website to inform consumers […] Continue…
Congratulations, David Broadaway, AVP Business & Specialized Lending for earning the Credit Union Business Lending Professional designation from CUNA’s Business Lending School. The CUBLP school is a three year program that conveys knowledge of business lending practices, concepts and regulations. Students must complete all three years to receive designation. “In the wake of the NCUA’s […] Continue…
On September 15, 2017, the Federal Reserve will begin processing same-day ACH (Automated Clearing House) debits due to operating rules established by NACHA (National Automated Clearing House). Review the information below to better understand what to expect and how this will affect your account. As a consumer, when you make a purchase or payment via […] Continue…
Members Exchange awards $5,000 annually to graduating seniors through a Community Service Scholarship. Students are required to fill out an application and write a brief essay on what the scholarship would mean to them and how community service has impacted their lives. Members Exchange awarded two graduating seniors at Germantown High School with Community Scholarships valued […] Continue…
The 3rd Annual CU at the Zoo was held on April 15. In celebration of Youth Savings Month, the credit unions of Mississippi treated the first 2,500 guests to a free day at the Jackson Zoo. Guests were able to enjoy a day of animals, crafts, and giveaways! We also had financial literacy tools to […] Continue…
Members Exchange Credit Union partnered with Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital to host a Miracle Workers Coin Drive as a kickoff event to the annual Mississippi Miracles Radiothon. Members Exchange kicked off the month-long fundraiser on January 31 by handing out collection bags and keepsake piggy banks. Members of the credit union, as well as […] Continue…
Contrary to what many people think, an IRA (Individual Retirement Account) can be opened or contributed to at any time during the year, not just at tax time. A Traditional or Roth IRA can be funded any time up until the tax filing deadline of the following year. For tax year 2016, the tax filing […] Continue…
Thank you to our members for helping us reach the milestone of $100 Million in assets! In celebration, we gave back to our members with 100 days of giveaways! During the 100 days of giveaways, one random member was chosen weekly to win $100, members received surprise happies during branch visits, and one lucky member […] Continue…
Congratulations, Carl Jones, from Germantown High School for being selected as the Star Student of the Month. This award is voted on by the faculty and staff of GHS, and is based on outstanding academic achievement and strong commitment to community involvement. For over 3 years as a Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet, Carl […] Continue…
We’re very proud of David Broadaway, AVP Business & Specialized Lending for being recognized as a Community Champion by Mississippi Public Broadcasting during its’ Motivation to Graduation, Dropout Prevention Forum, Nov. 30. Through a Members Exchange scholarship program, David works with students in the metro area to help them succeed post-graduation. Scholarships are based […] Continue…