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Category: Education

Fannett-Metal Students Visit 1st Ed Credit Union

On April 26, 2016, Fannett-Metal School District 5th graders visited 1st Ed Credit Union to take a tour and learn about the credit union. During their visit the students: Went through the process of a cash and mobile check deposit. Used the coin machine to exchange coins for cash. Learned why loans are necessary and why […]

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Teens and Money Management

As a parent, you have the largest influence on the choices your children make through life, including how they approach their finances. Let the teenage years be a time to teach your kids about saving and money management. Remember, the earlier your teen learns to save money and track spending, the more prepared in life […]

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Welcome Students!

It’s Official! You are eligible for membership at 1st Ed Credit Union, if you are a student or a family member of a student that currently attends school in a Pennsylvania school district located in the following counties: Adams Cumberland Franklin Fulton York Our membership began with school employees, so it only made sense to allow the students of […]

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What Is Credit Union Strong?

Young people face a bewildering financial landscape in their immediate future—one where technology has made spending as easy as breathing and the cost of higher education continues to skyrocket. That’s why we believe it’s more important than ever to ensure our youth possess strong money management skills. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, our core values […]

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How to Do Allowances Right, According to the Experts

One of the best ways to ensure your children grow up financially fit is to give them practice managing money with an allowance. But what’s the best way to do an allowance? There are many theories on that. Ron Lieber, personal finance writer for The New York Times, says he and his wife pay their […]

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7 Ways to Turn Saving Money into a Habit

The spending and saving habits of your past don’t define your future — your current ones do. And this America Saves Week is a great time to start with a clean slate. Hitting the reset button won’t cure all your financial woes, but when it comes to adopting good saving habits it’s truly half the […]

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5 Simple Steps to Save Successfully

America Saves Week (February 23 – 28, 2015) is an annual opportunity for individuals to assess their savings and take financial action. America Saves’ mantra – and the focus for America Saves Week – is simple: Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Save Automatically. When you know what your current financial picture looks like, you […]

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Are your kids on the right track to financial independence?

For many of today’s young adults, the weakest link lies in learning the basics. According to a 2014 survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Junior Achievement USA (2014 Teens and Personal Finance Survey), 40% of teens do not have a savings account, checking account, or debit or credit card, and 59% of teens […]

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Do You Live For Now Or The Future?

Do you suffer from FOMO? It’s a generational phenomenon, like absinthe was for the Greatest Generation. For those not in the know, FOMO is an acronym that stands for Fear Of Missing Out. It’s that sensation in the back of your mind that makes you go out even when you’re tired. It’s the reason you […]

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