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Scare Off Scammers With These Halloween Security Tips

By: American Heritage 10.13.22 3 minute read Holiday Security

Ghosts, goblins, witches, and vampires – everyone knows All Hallows’ Eve is full of creepy creatures. But the scariest of them all may be scammers who try to trick you into revealing your sensitive personal information. Millions of Americans have their identities stolen or compromised each year, and dealing with the aftermath of identity theft and fraud is no treat. In honor of both Halloween and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, check out these tips to stay safe online and protect yourself from cybercriminals.

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Celebrating Credit Unions Worldwide

By: American Heritage 10.06.22 3 minute read Policy & Economy

When you think of credit unions, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Maybe it’s the great deal you got on your auto loan or the great rate you earn with your savings. Maybe you think of your credit union’s strong ties with its community. All these things are hallmarks of the credit union experience. But your local credit union is also part of something much bigger. It’s a worldwide movement. You might be familiar with some of the things that make credit unions unique. They’re democratically controlled, not-for-profit financial cooperatives that are owned by their members. Instead of being driven by profits, credit unions are built on the philosophy of “people helping people” and focused on supporting their members’ financial well-being. It’s an idea that goes way back. In feudal Japan, lending cooperatives helped members pool money to access interest-free short-term loans. By the late 1800s, the earliest examples of modern-day credit unions were springing up across Europe. In both cities and rural communities, these cooperatives helped everyday people participate in a banking system for the first time.

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Product Spotlight: Auto Loans

By: Holly Love 09.29.22 4 minute read Product Spotlight

Purchasing a vehicle is a significant life milestone and financial achievement. Whether you’ve owned multiple vehicles during your life or are shopping for your very first set of wheels, American Heritage can help you from beginning to end of your purchasing journey.

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Want to Use Your Home Equity? You’ve Got Options.

By: American Heritage 09.15.22 3 minute read Home Equity

You already have lots of reasons to love your home. Here’s one more: Your home is also one of your most powerful financial tools — because of your home equity. Your equity is the portion of your home that you own (as opposed to your mortgage lender). If you’ve been making mortgage payments for some time, you’ve probably built significant equity. And thanks to home equity financing options, you can take advantage of your investment without selling your place.

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Does Money Buy Happiness?

By: American Heritage 09.08.22 2 minute read Culture Savings & Budgeting

Money can’t buy happiness — is that even true? While most research confirms that the constant pursuit of riches leads to diminishing returns, achieving financial stability can definitely make life better. Probably the best-known study on this topic, conducted by Nobel laureates Daniel Kahneman and Angus Deaton, found that Americans’ emotional well-being rises with annual income up to about $75,000, at which point more cash doesn’t equal more laughter or less stress.

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Product Spotlight: Digital Services

By: Holly Love 08.25.22 3 minute read Product Spotlight

Your financial institution’s digital and online service suite provides a unique banking experience that can set you on the road to financial freedom. No longer are you required to physically travel to a branch to have control over your bank account, so long as you have a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

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The Young Adult Financial Wellness Starter Kit

By: Kirstin Wilson 08.18.22 5 minute read Savings & Budgeting

Now that we’ve created the Financial Wellness Dictionary for young adults to educate themselves on the most relevant terms to begin their financial wellness journey, the next step is to establish yourself at a financial institution. In today’s blog, we look at a handful of starter accounts, products, and services young adults should have or start familiarizing themselves with to continue towards financial independence.

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7 Back-to-School Tips That Go Beyond Budgeting

By: Holly Love 08.11.22 4 minute read Education

National Back-to-School Prep Day occurs annually on August 15, as the summer winds down and fall is just around the corner. While the hallmark of the back-to-school season is shopping for notebooks, backpacks, and supplies, there are plenty of lifestyle changes you shouldn’t forget. Whether your children are back in the classroom or on a hybrid model, here are seven smart tips for a smooth back to school transition this year.

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