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October 16, 2025

Opening Your Home To Someone Facing Financial Challenges: A Guide For Members

At FIGFCU, we understand that financial challenges don’t just affect individuals—they impact families, friendships, and communities. Sometimes that means a loved one may need a place to stay while they regain their financial footing. Welcoming someone into your home, whether it’s a child who is a recent college graduate, someone who has been laid off from work, or an individual who has gotten into financial trouble due to high debt, is a generous act. Still, it also requires planning and boundaries to ensure the arrangement works well for everyone. Read more.

Family Matters

A grandfather and grandson looking at a sailboat together

August 7, 2025

Have You Made A Will Or Trust?

Before you do anything fun this summer, from heading to the beach or lake to a family road trip to an extended vacation in an exotic locale, we bet you do a bit of planning. Read more.

2 x 2 System

January 23, 2025

2×2 System January: Setting Yourself Up For Success By Planning Today

The 2×2 System is where you set aside two hours on the calendar two times a month to complete a predetermined financial task. This modest but consistent effort can help you sustain financial health and build wealth in bite-sized chunks. Read more.

Family Matters

November 28, 2024

Happy Thanksgiving: We’re Thankful For You!

A common tradition for many families coming together around the Thanksgiving table is to share what they are thankful for. Our answer is simple: You. We are thankful you have chosen to be a Member of our Credit Union family. We appreciate you trusting us to help you live your best financial life. Read more.

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Father and daughter helping the community

November 22, 2023

Give Smartly During Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends. To take a pause and show appreciation and gratitude. As we each take stock of our bounty, we encourage you to look outward to those in need. There are many trustworthy charitable organizations that work tirelessly all year to benefit those in your community, across the nation, and internationally.

Family Matters

November 2, 2023

5 Creative Ways to Control your Holiday Budget This Year

your online baskets with presents, it is essential to set a plan and create a realistic budget. It is easy to overspend with all of the excitement, but spending too much now could mean months of bills and high credit card charges in the new year.

Family Matters

October 5, 2023

Holiday Card Art Contest: Calling All Young Artists

Sending family and friends a holiday card is one of the best parts of the season. It’s a beautiful tradition that helps us connect and reconnect with those we care about and people we may have lost touch with. How popular are holiday cards? According to Hallmark, in the U.S., approximately 1.3 billion holiday cards are sent annually.

Family Matters

May 25, 2023

Strategies For Talking To Elderly Parents About Their Finances

When it comes to discussing finances, most of us don’t like someone else second guessing our planning choices. That’s why it’s important for adult children to kick off these crucial conversations with parents using the right approach. Failing to do so could result in costly misunderstandings or painful family rifts.

Family Matters

May 18, 2023

Travel Hacks For Vacationing With Kids

Whether you’re jetting off abroad or having a staycation near home, traveling with kids can certainly come with challenges. Here are a few tips to help you maximize your time together and have the most fun for the whole family this summer.

Family Matters

May 11, 2023

Things Your Teen Should Know About Their First Job (But They Probably Don’t).

There are a lot of monumental moments in parenthood. Beyond the first steps and the first day of school, you, as a parent, will be helping to navigate your child through their life. Your teen’s very first job is a big moment, too. Not only can they begin earning their own money but working for the first time will give them a sense of purpose and independence.

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