Don’t Fall for Imposter Scams: Protect Yourself and Your Money

Scammers are getting smarter, and one of the most common tricks they use is called an Imposter Scam. In this type of fraud, someone pretends to be from a trusted organization—like Educational Community Alliance Credit Union, a government agency, or even a utility company—in order to steal your money or personal information. How the Scam […]

Back-to-School Financial Planning: Make This Season Stress-Free

Back-to-school season is exciting—but let’s be honest, it can also be expensive. Between school supplies, new clothes, tech gadgets, and extracurricular fees, the costs add up quickly. The good news? With a little planning, you can keep your budget on track and avoid financial surprises this school year. Here’s how. Set a Back-to-School Budget Start […]

Don’t Let a Travel Scam Crash Your Vacation

Bags are packed, tickets are booked, and the countdown is on. But there’s one thing that could derail it all, and it doesn’t come from a flight delay or lost luggage. Travel Scams Are on the Rise (And They’re Sneaky) Every summer, scammers turn up the heat. Fake travel sites, bogus rental listings, and too-good-to-be-true […]