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Start Your Holiday Budget in September and Avoid January Regret
Start Your Holiday Budget in September and Avoid January Regret8/18/2026

Practical tips to help you celebrate the season with confidence and avoid January regrets.

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Preparing to Buy a Home in Today's Market
Preparing to Buy a Home in Today's Market8/12/2026

Whether you're just starting to dream or ready to make an offer, this guide breaks down the process into manageable steps.

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Ways Families Can Practice Financial Wellness Together
Ways Families Can Practice Financial Wellness Together7/15/2026

Discover simple ways your household can strengthen its financial foundation .

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Safe Online Shopping Tips for Students and Parents
Safe Online Shopping Tips for Students and Parents7/14/2026

Simple tips to help protect your personal and financial information so you can shop for back-to-school essentials online with confidence.

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How to Avoid Summer Scams and Travel Fraud
How to Avoid Summer Scams and Travel Fraud6/16/2026

We're sharing some best practices to help protect your financial information and give you peace of mind.

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Credit Score Myths Busted: What Actually Matters
Credit Score Myths Busted: What Actually Matters6/12/2026

Don't strike out on misinformation—learn which credit score myths to ignore and the smart habits that can help you hit your financial goals out of the park.

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5 Ways Lower Loan Payments Can Strengthen Your Financial Health This Summer
5 Ways Lower Loan Payments Can Strengthen Your Financial Health This Summer5/18/2026

Simple ways refinancing may help you save more and stress less this season.

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Preparing Your Finances Before Hurricane Season
Preparing Your Finances Before Hurricane Season5/18/2026

A Summer Emergency Savings Guide from Members First Credit Union of Florida.

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How to Build a Summer Budget That Still Lets You Have Fun
How to Build a Summer Budget That Still Lets You Have Fun4/23/2026

We're sharing how to build a summer budget that lets you enjoy the sunshine without throwing your finances off track.

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Earn More by Saving More
Earn More by Saving More4/23/2026

Our Youth Savings Challenge has been extended! See how our youngest members can get a $25 saving match through May 2026.

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Understanding Skip-a-Payment: How It Works and When It Helps
Understanding Skip-a-Payment: How It Works and When It Helps4/16/2026

Considering utilizing Skip-a-Payment? Here's what you need to know. 

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Beware IRS Impersonation Scams and Ghost Tax Preparers This Tax Season
Beware IRS Impersonation Scams and Ghost Tax Preparers This Tax Season3/10/2026

We're sharing how these frauds work so you can better protect yourself, your identity, and your money.

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Please be aware of phishing calls or text messages that look like they are coming from Members First, our Fraud Detection center, or other government agencies such as the IRS. Use caution on personal information you provide to any third party. You will never be asked to give your PIN, CVV code, Social Security Number, or online banking login information on an Automated Call or Fraud Alert from us. If you get an automated call requesting this information or believe you have been victim of a scam, please hang up and report the incident to us.

 

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