Holiday shopping is in full force, and that means scammers are busy – on the internet, at the mall, and possibly even at your front door. Use these tips to keep your finances safe and secure now and into the new year.
Located conveniently in your Dominion Energy Credit Union app, Zelle® enables you to send and receive money with friends and family, wherever they bank in the U.S. Follow these easy tips to use Zelle® safely: 1. Only send money to those you know and trust 2. Beware of payment scams 3. Treat Zelle® like cash
The rise in popularity of digital payments also unfortunately means an increase in digital payment fraud. There have been reports recently of individuals receiving texts that appear to be from their credit union investigating potential fraud. However, these are fraudsters trying to appear to be legitimate to steal information or fast cash from the member.
April is financial literacy month! It is a great time to teach children and young adults how to handle their finances to know the importance of savings and how to be responsible with money. Here are some easy tips on how to get started.
- Auto
If you are considering buying a car, check out these tips to get the best financing possible and save money overall!
- Credit Scores
Your credit score is very important, especially when it comes to getting a mortgage or purchasing a car. Your credit scores help lenders determine whether you can repay a loan based on your past financial performance. A higher score can qualify you for better interest rates, higher credit limits, and more types of credit than you would with a lower score. Your credit score is determined by many aspects. Check out below the five major areas effecting your credit score and the different ways your can improve your credit score!