Congratulations Graduates!
Our congratulations go out to the Class of 2019 and their parents! Preparing for college is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful as you start to tally the costs. College is expensive! Before you get overwhelmed, take a deep breath and take the process one step at a time. How much will...
There are no “quick fixes” to clean up your credit
If you’re trying to clean up your credit, you’ll come across plenty of companies offering an easy fix. But any company promising instant results for a price is likely a scam. The FTC says Grand Teton is one of those companies. In its lawsuit, the FTC says Grand Teton tricked people into paying hundreds –...
Identity Thieves Don’t Take A Vacation.
Neither Does SHERPA®! The start of a busy summer travel season is underway. Booking online, making purchases and even stopping for gas can become hot targets for identity thieves. Do more to protect your information this summer by subscribing to SHERPA® Identity Protection today. SHERPA® offers peace of mind knowing your identity is intact by...
Student Loans – Frequent Asked Questions
Is it too late to apply for loans? No. You always want to apply for scholarships and grants first. Then make sure you take the maximum amount of federal loans, which tend to have lower fixed interest rates. If that’s not enough, next compare private loan options like our Student Choice Line of Credit private...
2019 Shred Events
1st Ed Credit Union held two free community shred events in 2019. Our first event was held on March 30 at our Greencastle Branch where members and non-members brought almost 1,600 pounds of personal documents to be shred. Our second event was held on June 15 at our Chambersburg Branch where members and non-members brought over 1,500 pounds of...