Author Elyse Hahn

Elyse Hahn

April 2, 2026

Message from the CEO

At Farmers Insurance Federal Credit Union (FIGFCU), our focus has always been simple: delivering meaningful value to our Members while continuously improving how we serve you. Over the past several months, our team has been working hard, strengthening both the products we offer and the experience you have every time you interact with us. Read more.

Fraud Tips

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March 26, 2026

Tax Season Scams Are On The Rise: Ways To Protect Yourself In 2026

Tax season is prime time for scammers. Every year, criminals try to trick taxpayers into revealing personal information or sending money through IRS impersonation calls, phishing emails, fake text messages, and fraudulent tax preparers. Read more.

Tax Tips

March 19, 2026

6 Common Tax Filing Mistakes To Avoid In 2026 And One Nice Discount

You tear open the letter marked “Internal Revenue Service,” hoping it contains an unexpected tax refund. But instead, you discover you owe more than expected due to a tax return error. Your heart sinks as you wonder how you’ll pay the bill. Read more.

The Freedom 30

March 12, 2026

The Freedom 30: Reducing Debt

Let’s be honest: paying off debt isn’t always exciting. It requires discipline, focus, and sometimes short-term sacrifice. But here’s the good news, reducing debt is one of the fastest ways to feel immediate financial relief. Read more.

Fraud Tips

March 5, 2026

Understanding Financial Exploitation

Financial exploitation can happen quickly and quietly to anyone. A convincing phone call, a sense of urgency, or a request to “not tell anyone” can lead to devastating financial losses. Older adults are targeted because scammers assume they have accumulated savings, own their homes, or may be less familiar with emerging technology-based schemes. Read more.

Budgeting

February 27, 2026

The 24-Hour Rule For Spending: How A Simple Pause Can Help You Save More Money

Spending money has never been easier, thanks to online shopping, mobile apps, and digital wallets. A few taps on your phone or tablet, or clicks on your laptop day or night, and you’ve made a purchase. While that convenience saves time, it can also make impulse spending harder to notice. Read more.

The Freedom 30

February 19, 2026

The Freedom 30: Budgeting

Budgeting is one of the most powerful tools for improving your financial well-being, and it doesn’t have to feel restrictive. Welcome to the February issue of The Freedom 30, a financial literacy program developed in partnership with our friends at Balance. Read more.

Credit Union News

February 12, 2026

FHA Loans: An Affordable Path To Homeownership

If you’re exploring homeownership and wondering “What is an FHA loan?” or “Am I eligible for an FHA mortgage?”, you’re not alone. FHA loans are among the most popular mortgage options in the U.S., especially for first-time buyers and those seeking flexible qualification requirements. Read more.

Budgeting

January 29, 2026

10 Quick Tips To Help You Manage Your Money In 2026

Did you make any New Year’s resolutions about improving your financial well-being? If you did, congratulations. If not, it’s not too late. Review these 10 tips to help manage your money in 2026. Each only takes about an hour and can help improve your financial well-being. Read more.

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