We are delighted to invite you to a private estate planning webinar that aims to empower you with valuable knowledge and insights to secure your legacy for future generations. Estate planning is essential, regardless of your age or level of wealth. Whether you are just starting to think about estate planning or want to revisit… Read more »
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Flip & Fix your Home Equity Loan
In today’s economic climate, rising interest rates have become a significant concern for homeowners with variable-rate Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs). At Metrum, your local credit union, we understand the importance of financial stability. Convert your variable-rate loan to our Fixed Home Equity Loan. You can enjoy a fixed interest rate and consistent monthly… Read more »
GreenPath Webinar: Guiding Your Child to Financial Success
When you make the commitment to be a parent it is a foregone conclusion that there are so many things you will teach and mentor your child about. Part of being a parent, is being a teacher in the subject of life. As you navigate the years as your child grows up, it will become… Read more »
Rebuilding Credit: How to Get Started
If you are in a situation where you have a low credit score or no credit score at all, you are not alone. Circumstances in life can lead to this very situation. But rest assured, there is a path to rebuilding credit and re-establishing your financial future. Metrum Community Credit Union partners with GreenPath Financial… Read more »
Financing an Older Car? No Problem!
You found the car of your dreams, the one you have wanted for a long time. The only problem is that it is an older vehicle, and you are not sure you can get a loan. Where do you turn? You do not want this opportunity to pass you by. Financing an older car is… Read more »
Phishing, Smishing & Vishing
The below post provides information about phishing, smishing, vishing, and more. It was provided by SoS Daily News and is just too good not to share! Top Phishing Scams Continue To Improve And Grow April 19, 2022 Much to our dismay, cybercrooks keep finding ways to better the phishing tools they have and… Read more »
Now May Be the Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
Whether you are looking to lower your current interest rate and shorten your payment term, or use the equity in your home for home improvements, debt consolidation or other needs, now may be the time to refinance your mortgage. With the Federal Reserve looking to increase interest rates, securing your new mortgage in April could… Read more »
Could You Save More With A Fixed Interest Rate?
Ready to save a little more each month? If you’ve been putting off your financial New Year’s resolution, it’s not too late to get back on track. Whether you’re planning long-term financial goals or just want some extra cash this year, switching to a fixed-interest rate loan could be your smartest move this year. Interest… Read more »
7 Tips for Creating a Strong Password
How To Create a Strong and Unique Password for Every Account Most of us know by now not to use the same passwords for different accounts, yet some still do. But users who continue to use passwords they know have been exposed in a hack are indeed flirting with danger. In a recent study, Google… Read more »
Has Your Account Been Compromised? Five Online Security Tips Everyone Can Use
SOS Daily News provided the excerpt below on June 6, 2021. …There are proactive online security steps to take when you suspect an account may be compromised, including ways to help keep it from happening. Red Flags That Indicate Your Online Security is Compromised Look for irregularities in any accounts as a sign of compromise…. Read more »