In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, financial literacy has emerged as a cornerstone of personal empowerment and long-term financial well-being. However, Americans collectively owe more than $800 billion in credit card debt and 25% of Americans say they don't have anyone they can ask for trusted financial guidance. Being committed to your financial healthcare for life means that Allied wants to be your…
They say that nothing is certain except for death and taxes. Sadly, we might have to add a third thing to this list: cyber criminals angling for your money. Fraudsters are trying to take advantage of people eagerly awaiting their tax refund by running scams that have defrauded Americans to the tune of $5.7 billion in 2022, according to the…
At Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union, we love our community. Long Beach is our home and healthcare workers are our people and it fills us with pride when we get to show up for both. We had a blast participating in MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital annual Beach Day on August 4, in which the hospital transforms an auditorium…
As summer draws to a close, the back-to-school season approaches, and it's time to start preparing for the academic year ahead. While you focus on gathering school supplies and organizing schedules, it's essential not to overlook the financial aspect of getting yourself or your family ready for the classroom. Let’s explore some smart money moves to help your finances make…
Summer is in full swing and so is peak travel season. And while July is a prime time to get outdoors and cash in on any plans you may have—at home or beyond—the reality is that financial concerns (and recent credit interest rate spikes) remain a pain point for many of us. Here are five steps to take to boost…
At Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union, we are dedicated to helping our members protect themselves from cyber threats. Every day, these threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so it's crucial to stay vigilant and protect ourselves from phishing attacks. Phishing emails are deceptive messages designed to trick unsuspecting individuals into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. Let’s have a look at…
When it comes to managing your finances, there are various options you can take from credit unions to banks to hiding your money under a mattress. We can’t recommend the last one but both credit unions and banks provide financial services, though they differ in their ownership structure, customer focus, and overall operations. As a credit union, Allied is obviously…
It’s likely that you’ve heard a lot about generative artificial intelligence (AI) lately. Since ChatGPT, a language tool, launched in November of 2022, not only have more than 100 million people signed up to use it but stories about it and its ilk like Dall-E, Vall-E and others have made buzzwords like generative AI, natural language processing and large language…
Tens of millions of Americans have no bank account. Perhaps they think they don’t have enough money to justify opening one (wrong) or would rather deal with cash (short-sighted) or simply don’t trust banks (justified but still short-sighted). At Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union, we understand the importance of useful, helpful checking accounts that are tailored to your needs. Take…
Financial health is an essential aspect of our lives that is often overlooked. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of our jobs, our families and our other responsibilities and—let's face it—finances and money issues are infrequently fun and are the last thing we want to do with our free time. However, we must also make the…
