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How to Create a Budget During Difficult Times

The following blog has been provided to Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union by GreenPath Financial Wellness. Learn more about GreenPath at my.greenpath.com Many people are seeing changes in their purchasing power with continued inflation and rising interest rates. Paying more for food, gas, utilities and a variety of other goods and services affects all of us. In addition, consumer debt…

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One Step at a Time: The Path to Getting Out of Credit Card Debt

Picture this: you're standing at the bottom of a steep hill, and at the top is a bright, sunny meadow called "Financial Freedom." The only thing standing between you and that meadow is a mountain of credit card debt. It might seem daunting, but don't worry. Climbing this mountain is entirely possible because, even though this is a metaphorical mountain,…

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Your Home Financial Literacy Kit

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…

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Forget Uncle Sam, Look Out for Uncle Scam

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…

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Life’s a Beach with Allied Healthcare FCU

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…

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Take Your Financial Wellness to School

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…

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Mid-Year Money Checkup: 5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health

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…

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Gone Phishing: 10 Clues You Have a Scam In Your Inbox

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…

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What’s the Difference Between a Credit Union and a Bank, Anyway?

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…

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AI and Cybersecurity

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…

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