Watch for Employment Scams

August 9, 2024
Employment scams are on the rise. According to a recent report, hunting for a job just got a lot harder. That’s because the study, from the Identity Theft Resource Center, found that job scams are rising at historic rates. Job...

Tips to Avoid Fraud Around The Holidays

December 30, 2021
10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud Scammers are getting increasingly sophisticated in their attempts to get your money or personal details. With clever schemes of combining new technology and old tricks we must be more cautious of how...

What is a HELOC?

June 2, 2021
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a line of credit that allows you to tap into your home’s equity or the difference between what your home is valued at and how much you owe on it. How it Works...

Hang Up On Auto Warranty Robocalls

June 2, 2021
Have you been receiving automated phone calls about your car's extended warranty? You are not alone! It seems as if we are all receiving these calls, sometimes multiple times a day. Robocall scammers are out in full force.   If...

Stimulus Checks & Electronic Alerts

December 30, 2020
Review Your Stimulus Check Status with the IRS here. Q: "How will I know when I get my government check?" A: Enable online alerts! We'll let you know when it arrives. Are you already an online banking user?  Just login...

Social Media Cybersecurity

October 23, 2020
Now more than ever, consumers spend increasing amounts of time on the Internet. With every social media account you sign up for, every picture you post, and status you update, you are sharing information about yourself with the world. How...

Contactless Payment

March 2, 2020
Contactless Payment In times like these choose the SMART option - Contactless Payment! Enjoy all the benefits and security of your Advantage FCU card(s) with your mobile wallet. It's simple, secure and works in thousands of stores and participating apps....

Bill Pay Verification

July 17, 2017
If you use Bill Pay, please verify your Bill Pay vendors. If you do not see all of your vendors, please contact us by Chat or phone.

New Online Banking Tips

July 13, 2017
Quick Tips: Visa Payments and Transactions To make a transfer to your Visa, go to Move Money and select Make a Transfer. Select Advantage Visa Payments as the "To" account and choose the account you are paying from as the...

Why You Should Get Preapproved for a Car Loan

May 3, 2017
Why You Should Get Preapproved for a Car Loan When shopping for a new car, many people overlook one important step: getting preapproved for an auto loan. It’s a simple process that can make car-buying go more smoothly and save...

Going green and saving money

March 17, 2017
Posted by CUInsight.com on March 17, 2017  by Wendy Bignon Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In the spirit of all things green, we’ve put together a list of four ways to “go green” and saving money in your life, to save...

Savings 101: What Is a Share Certificate?

February 6, 2017
With so many financial products available, choosing which type of account to open can be just as stressful as deciding where to open one. For consumers looking for earnings on their savings, one of the options that credit unions offer...