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- Celebrating Black History Month in 2021
- School Spotlight: Rosedale Elementary, A Partner in Creativity
- "Thumbs Up for Charity" Starts March 11!
- "Thumbs Up for Charity" Starts March 9th!
- #ThankfulThursdays are Back!
- #ThankfulThursdays are Back!
- #ThankfulThursdays are Back! What are You Thankful For?
- 10 Restaurant Hacks to Save You Money
- 10 Tips for ATM Safety
- 11 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
- 12 Tips to Sell Your Home Quickly
- 13 Incredible Grilling Hacks
- 2017 Community Matters Annual Report Available
- 3 Reasons to Switch to Digital Wallet Purchases
- 3 Ways to Make Your Holidays Bright (and Safe!)
- 4 Financial Resolutions for 2019
- 4 Ways to Shop Smarter Online
- 5 Apps to Download Before the Holiday Shopping Season
- 5 Reasons We Overspend (and How to Overcome Them)
- 5 Scams to Avoid This Black Friday
- 5 Senior Discounts You May Not Know About
- 5 Side Hustles Anyone Can Do
- 5 Steps to Take Before Making a Large Purchase
- 5 Ways to Budget for Your Wedding
- 5 Ways to Celebrate National Financial Awareness Day
- 5 Ways to Destress After the Holidays for Less
- 5 Ways to Pay off a Loan Early
- 5 Ways to Trim Your Fixed Expenses
- 6 Exercises That Improve Your Focus
- 6 Financial Mistakes People Make in their 20's and How to Fix Them
- 6 Times a Bargain is Not a Bargain
- 6 Ways to Help Pay for College
- 6 Ways to Keep Your Finances Intact This Holiday Season
- 6 Ways to Save Money on Camping Costs
- 6 Ways to Turn Your Dream Vacation Into a Reality
- 7 Money Myths You Need to Stop Believing
- 7 Naughty Scams to Watch Out for During the Holidays
- 7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Large Purchase
- 7 Reasons Not to Skip a Home Inspection
- 7 Signs You're Living Beyond Your Means and How to Fix Them
- 7 Steps to a Mid-Year Financial Checkup
- 7 Ways to De-Stress for Less
- 7 Ways to Spring for Extra Cash
- 8 Reasons to Love Being a Credit Union Member
- 8 Side Hustle Ideas for Extra Income
- 8 Ways for Kids to Make Money This Summer
- 8 Ways to Spot a Counterfeit Bill
- 8 Ways to Spot a Job Scam
- 9 Germy Places to Avoid or Disinfect This Winter
- 9 Ways to Break Up With Your Phone
- 9 Ways to Thank a Veteran This Veterans Day
- 9th Annual Warming Hearts & Homes: You Click, We Donate!
- A Dose of Reality at Hillman High School
- All You Need to Know About Auto Loans
- All You Need to Know About Checking Accounts
- All You Need to Know About Closing Costs
- All You Need to Know About Going Cashless
- All You Need to Know About Home Loans
- All You Need to Know About Student Loans
- All You Need to Know When Buying a Used Car
- Amerman and Gaylord Intermediate Celebrate 30 Years!
- April is Financial Literacy Month
- August is Wellness Month
- Back to School for Our Student-Run Credit Union Team!
- Back to School for Our Student-Run Credit Union Team!
- Back to School Scams
- Back-To-School Shopping Hacks
- Beginner’s Guide to Credit Cards
- Benefits of Using eBanking and Mobile Banking
- Beware Coronavirus Vaccine Scams
- Beware Cryptocurrency Scams
- Beware Heartbreak with Romance Scams
- Beware Jury Duty Scams
- Beware of Coronavirus Scams
- Beware of Debt Relief Scams
- Beware of Debt-Collection Scams
- Beware of Gift Card Scams
- Beware of Job Scams
- Beware of Social Media Scams
- Beware of the Fake Check Scam Targeting College Students
- Black Friday/Cyber Monday Tips
- Building Financial Habits that Last
- Celebrate Financial Literacy Month
- Celebrate the First Day of Autumn in Style
- Celebrating 10 Years of Warming Hearts & Homes
- Celebrating International Credit Union Day
- Celebrating Westland’s Grand Opening with Guest Blogger Shawn
- Celebrating Wixom’s Grand Opening with Guest Blogger Alex
- CFCU-Sponsored Events in Your Community!
- College Degree Scams
- Combating the Financial Mistakes of Our 20s And 30s
- Community Financial Named "Best and Brightest" for 13th Year
- Community Financial Named "Best and Brightest" for 14th Year
- COVID-19 Texting Scam
- Create Your Own Photo Shoot
- Creative Dine-In Cooking: Spaghetti Pizza
- Creative Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day
- Creative Ways to Save on Energy Costs
- Credit Union Strong for 70 Years
- Cybersecurity Month: Secure Your Payments
- De-Stressing After the Holidays
- Destroy Confidential Documents at Shred Day- September 21st!
- Destroy Personal Documents at Community Financial’s Shred Day!
- DIY Halloween Décor
- Do I Need an Emergency and Rainy Day Fund?
- Do My Child’s Activities Really Need To Make Me Go Broke?
- Don't Get Caught in a QR Code Scam
- Don’t Get Caught in a Fake Lottery Scam
- Don’t Get Scammed at the Gym
- Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
- Easy Spring Cleaning Tips
- Energy Saving Tips When Buying New Appliances
- Essential Tools for Every Homeowner
- Family-Friendly Summer Events in Your Community
- Financial Health in a COVID World
- Financial Literacy Month Resources
- Finding a Home During the Back-to-School Season
- Finding the Best Way to Pay: Cash, Credit, or Debit
- Five Steps to Take After a Financial Disaster
- Foods that Improve Focus: College Edition
- Free CFCU Resources for Financial Literacy Month
- Free Financial Literacy Month Resources
- Fun Activities for Kids at Home
- Get Cooking with Community Financial
- Get Your Kitchen into Gear and Start Saving
- Getting Ready for World Kindness Day
- Getting Your Home Ready for Spring
- Good Recycling Habits for Earth Day
- Help! I Overspent on Christmas
- Home Improvement Hacks
- How Can I Use a Job Loss as a Stepping Stone for Growth?
- How Much Money Should I Keep in My Checking Account?
- How Should I Spend My Stimulus Check?
- How Should I Use My Tax Refund?
- How to Build Up Your Credit From Scratch
- How to Buy a Boat
- How to Care for Your Car During a Lockdown
- How to Celebrate Thanksgiving During COVID-19
- How to Create a Budget in 6 Easy Steps
- How to Create and Keep Strong Passwords
- How to Create Your First Elevator Pitch
- How to Enjoy a Busy Wedding Season without Going Broke
- How to Get the Most from Your Online Banking
- How to Make Meals at Home Easier (and Cheaper!)
- How to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work
- How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
- How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
- How to Protect Against Identity Theft
- How to Reach Your Goals in 2018
- How to Save on Entertainment Costs
- How to Save on Landscaping
- How to Spot a Survey Scam
- How to Start Retirement Planning Early
- How to Talk Finances with your Partner
- How to Talk Money with Your Partner
- How to Use Digital Wallets
- International Credit Union Day is October 17th!
- International Credit Union Day: Find Your Platinum Lining
- International Credit Union Day: Inspiring Hope for a Global Community
- Is Buying or Leasing Your Best Bet?
- Is Early Retirement an Option for You?
- Is FIRE a Realistic Goal for You?
- Is Inflation Here to Stay in 2022?
- It’s Time to Give Back with the Summer of Sharing!
- January is National Blood Donor Month, 3 Reasons to Donate Today
- January is National Blood Donor Month, 5 Reasons to Donate Today!
- Jumpstart Your Small Business Resolutions
- Kid’s Corner: Building a Budget
- Learn New Skills Without Spending a Penny
- Lewiston Elementary Volunteers Celebrate Perseverance
- Make a Splash This Summer with $100 Cash from Sprint
- Make Your Road Trip Budget Friendly
- Making Banking Easier with an Updated Mobile App!
- Making the Holidays Count When Home from College
- Making Your Own Luck
- Manage Your Finances This Holiday Season
- Micro-Deposit Scams
- Mistakes First-Time Homeowners Make
- My Savings Has Been Wiped Clean; How Can I Replenish It?
- National Credit Education Month: Raise Your Score!
- October 20th is International Credit Union Day!
- Post-Pandemic Money Moves
- Preparing Financially for a New Baby
- Preparing for an Interview
- Presidents’ Day: Who’s on Your Money?
- Protect Your Information at Our Upcoming Shred Day!
- Raising Financially Independent Children
- Ready, Set, Go… to College
- Retirement Tips: Is Refinancing Worth It?
- Save Big Bucks by Brown-Bagging Your Lunch
- Save Money by Dining In | Butternut Squash and Chicken Chili
- Save Money When Shopping Online
- Saving on Home Renovations
- Scam Alert: Phone Call Scams Could Cost You
- School Districts Embrace Support from Community Financial
- School Spotlight in the North: Students Take the $5 Bill Quiz
- School Spotlight: Bentley Elementary Students Benefit with the Student-Run Credit Union and Junior Achievement Programs
- School Spotlight: Celebrating Diverse Learners at Kennedy Elementary
- School Spotlight: Celebrating March and April with Our Community Partners!
- School Spotlight: Celebrating the School Year with Field Elementary
- School Spotlight: Connecting and Interacting During the Summer
- School Spotlight: Coolidge Elementary Starts Early with Financial Education
- School Spotlight: Edison Elementary Students Learn on the Job!
- School Spotlight: Embracing Summer Youth Education
- School Spotlight: Gallimore Volunteers Multitask at the Student-Run Credit Union!
- School Spotlight: Gaylord Intermediate Students Set Savings Goals
- School Spotlight: Grand River Academy Students Learn Interviewing Skills
- School Spotlight: Hillman High School Students Learn about Budgeting
- School Spotlight: Hillside Middle School Students Continue to Save
- School Spotlight: Liberty Middle School and Financial Online Resources for Middle School Students
- School Spotlight: Liberty Middle School Students Get Schooled in “Adulting”
- School Spotlight: Local High School Students Learn About Credit
- School Spotlight: Local High Schools Learn About Fraud
- School Spotlight: Looking Back and Moving Forward!
- School Spotlight: Meads Mill Students are Saving for Their Future!
- School Spotlight: Miller Elementary Celebrates 10 Years of Partnership!
- School Spotlight: Moraine SRCU Volunteers are Leaders!
- School Spotlight: New School High Learns Real-Life Skills with the Student-Run Credit Union Program
- School Spotlight: Orchard Hills Student-Run Credit Union Volunteers Excel at Organization!
- School Spotlight: Orchard Hills Students Continue to Be Money-Smart!
- School Spotlight: P-CEP Seniors Get Financially Ready for Real World
- School Spotlight: Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy Students Grow Their Savings Early!
- School Spotlight: Plymouth Scholars Partnership Goes Beyond Saving Money
- School Spotlight: Ridge Wood Elementary Teachers Engage Students in Financial Education
- School Spotlight: Safe Savers for the 2021-2022 School Year
- School Spotlight: Starkweather Academy Students Prepare for their Future
- School Spotlight: Staying Positive at Wixom Elementary!
- School Spotlight: Thornton Creek Students Practice Professionalism
- School Spotlight: Webster Elementary Students Learn Interviewing Etiquette Skills
- School Spotlight: West Students Learn Budgeting Basics
- School Spotlight: Wildwood Elementary Students are SMART!
- School Spotlight: “March is Reading Month” at Edison Elementary
- Security Tips: Multi-Factor Authentication
- Should I Keep Cash at Home?
- Should Your Next Car be Electric?
- Shred Your Confidential Documents on September 11th
- Six Reasons to Switch to eStatements
- Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken Thighs
- Springtime Gardening Tips
- Stay 6’ Away from Scammers as the Country Reopens
- Stay Safe From These Airbnb Scams This Winter
- Steps to Buying Your First Home
- Summer of Sharing 2020: 10 Years of Sharing
- Summer of Sharing Donation Helps Families Connect with Free Movie Nights
- Summer of Sharing Donation Helps Local Robotics Team
- Summer of Sharing Donation Provides Skills to Teens with Special Needs
- Summer of Sharing Donation Supports Veteran Housing
- Summer of Sharing is Back!
- Summer of Sharing is Here!
- Summer of Sharing Spotlight: Plymouth Pollinators
- Thankful Thursdays are Back!
- The 20% Down Myth
- The Back to School Guide for These Unconventional Times
- The Best Way to Spend Your Paycheck
- The Complete Guide to Prioritizing Bills During a Financial Crunch
- The Promises and the Perils of Buy Now, Pay Later
- The Pros and Cons of Buying New Vs. Used Cars
- The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Weekday Shopping
- The Ultimate Guide to Your First Apartment
- Thriving in a Multigenerational Workplace
- Thumbs Up For Charity is Back March 12th!
- Thumbs Up for Charity is Back March 8th!
- Thumbs Up for Charity is Back!
- Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Data Private
- Tips for Caregivers: Home Safety
- Tips for Divorcees: Rebuilding Your Finances
- Tips for Empty Nesters: Downsizing
- Tips for Grads: Making the Most of Your Summer
- Tips for Grads: Planning for College Tuition
- Tips for Retirees: Planning for a Single Retirement
- Tips for Retirement: Staying Stress Free
- Tips for Summer Travel
- Tips for Utilizing Skip Payments
- Tips for Working at Home
- Understanding Financial Power of Attorney
- Understanding Regulation D and Withdrawal Limits
- Using 20/20 Vision in Your Financial New Year's Resolutions
- Warming Hearts & Homes is Back. You Click. We Donate!
- Warming Hearts & Homes is Back. You Click. We Donate!
- Wayne-Westland's School Partnerships with Community Financial
- Ways to Kick the Quarantine Blues
- Ways to Pay for College You Might Have Overlooked
- Ways to Productively Spend Your Time at Home
- Ways to Save on Food Costs in College
- We Want to Hear From YOU!
- We’re Ready to Give Back with the Summer of Sharing
- What Are You Grateful For?
- What Can I Do About Robocalls?
- What to Look For In Your First Job After College
- What Type of Saver are You?
- What’s the Best Way to Pay for a Home Renovation?
- When Does it Makes Sense to Pay a Bill with a Credit Card?
- When Should I Put My House on the Market?
- Which Features Should I Look for in a New Car?
- Why Is There Still a Shortage on Some Goods?
- Why You Should Never Abbreviate 2020
- Wixom Elementary and the Foundation for Excellence
- Your Guide to Identity Theft Protection
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