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14 Strategies to Protect Yourself From Fraud
When you’ve worked hard for your money, you don’t want to lose it to a scam. People who experience financial fraud may feel helpless and defenseless—as if the whole world is out to get them. The good news is you can take several steps to significantly reduce the risk of becoming a victim of financial...
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Payday vs. Personal Loans: Which is Better?
Many of us need to borrow money sometimes to take care of unexpected expenses. Maybe the automatic transmission on your car suddenly refuses to change gears and you need to have it repaired. Or perhaps you received an unexpected medical bill that needs to be paid — quickly. Whatever your need, it’s good to have...
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The Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Personal Loans
Personal loans allow you to borrow money directly from your financial institution for any purpose. Personal loans come in two types — secured and unsecured. In this blog, we explore how each of these loan types works, their similarities, and some of the important differences between them. Read on to learn more about secured vs....
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Escheat Notices
In accordance with Pennsylvania law, once an account becomes dormant for over three years, we must send any funds in those accounts to the Pennsylvania State Treasury as Unclaimed Property. We have recently started our annual Escheat process. Initial letters were sent to members who have dormant accounts that are in jeopardy of being escheated...
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The 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a New Car
There are many things to consider before purchasing ANY car, but a NEW car might spark particular questions. There are pros and cons to buying new cars, just as there are pros and cons to buying used cars. After you’ve considered the personal aspects of which car to buy, move on to the less subjective...
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Unemployment Fraud: How It’s Detected & Reported
Millions of Americans became jobless during the COVID-19 pandemic and filed for unemployment benefits. However, criminals quickly seized the opportunity to scam unsuspecting individuals whether they were unemployed or not. Overwhelmed state unemployment agencies with outdated processing systems are becoming increasingly vulnerable. Many folks will not know they are a victim until it’s too late....
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The 2021 Scholarship Winners are Here!
Every year, three qualified students are awarded $2,000 to help them further their education. Scholarship applicants must meet specific qualifications for consideration and must submit a 500-word essay on a specific topic chosen by the Freedom Credit Union Scholarship Committee. As we thank and support all our applicants, this year’s local area student recipients have...
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87th Annual Membership Meeting
Freedom Annual Meeting | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | CenterPointe Office Center The Annual Meeting will take place at 6:00pm Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the CenterPointe Office Center, 626 Jacksonville Road, Suite 250, Warminster, PA 18974-4862 . The 2021 Election of Officers will be conducted by Mail Ballot. The following positions are open this...
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Important Branch Changes
As of this time, we have a couple important updates regarding our Lansdale and Abington branches. Lansdale Our Lansdale branch has now been permanently closed and its staff has been reassigned to other locations. However, for your convenience, the Lansdale ATM will remain open and accessible until further notice. Abington Our Abington branch will be undergoing renovations and will...
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Welcome to EV Charging at the Warminster Access Center!
In its member-first commitment to financial and environmental sustainability, Freedom Credit Union has installed next-generation Electric Vehicle charging stations at its brand new Warminster location, 35 W Street Rd, Warminster, PA 18974. Free to its members, the stations provide a convenient charging space, as well as easy access to the Access Center for financial services...
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