Smart Summer Spending: Your July Guide to Financial Wellness

Summer often brings sunshine, celebrations, and…spending. From backyard barbecues to family vacations and spontaneous weekend getaways, it’s easy to let your budget take a back seat. But with a few simple strategies, you can enjoy the season without putting your financial goals on ice. At Educational Community Alliance Credit Union, we’re here to help you […]

Don’t Get Burned by Summer Utility Payment Scams Protect Yourself – and Your Wallet – This Summer

As temperatures rise, so do reports of utility payment scams—one of the most common (and convincing) frauds targeting Ohioans during the summer months. What Is a Utility Payment Scam? Scammers impersonate local utility providers, such as electric, water, or gas companies. They may call, email, or text you claiming your service is about to be […]

Don’t Get Taken For a Ride: The BMV Isn’t Behind the Wheel—It’s a Scammer

Have you received a strange text lately claiming to be from the Ohio BMV? It might look something like this: “Your BMV record needs urgent verification. Tap here to update your info immediately: [suspicious link]” This is a scam. It is not from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Scammers are using fake texts that […]