10 Easy Ways to Stretch Your Family Budget
There is a quote, "The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it in your back pocket." Often times quotes like these are much easier to say than to do. Here are 10…
Money-Saving Tips for Your Spring Break Vacation
Spring Break vacations don’t have to come with a high price tag. With a little planning and by following these money-saving tips, you can have a great time at an affordable price. Look for student discounts – Many hotels, car…
85th Annual Meeting Recap
Hearts, flowers and laughs abounded during our Valentine's Day 85th Annual Meeting. Members met at the Goodman Community Center in the Evjue Room for an early evening of mingling, delicious pasta, decadent chocolate cake and cash prizes. The Board of…
Shred Fest 2022
MCU’s Shred Fest is back! And with a new partner. Shred Fest 2022 will be held in partnership with the Madison Fire Department Credit Union. We are teaming up to support all of our hometown heroes in keeping their information…
Mortgage Refinancing Rates: Up, Down and All Around
Are mortgage rates on the rise? The Magic Eight Ball says, “It’s decidedly so.” After jumping to the highest rate seen in three years last week, mortgage rates have dipped slightly but only temporarily. With high inflation and increased consumer…
Mortgage Protection Scams
Mortgage Protection Insurance notices that appear to come from your lender You just refinance your mortgage or purchase a home and within a few weeks you start receiving official looking, Important Notice, Final Notice letters that appear to be from…
2021 Tax Information
MCU 1099s are on the way Last week, Madison Credit Union mailed out all 1099s. Every member that earned more than $10 in interests or dividends or has a loan with MCU will receive a 1099. If you do not…
Tips to be Tax Return Ready
7 Tips to take the sting out of taxes That oh so fun tax time is upon us and whether you plan to file yourself or work with a tax accountant, here are some helpful tips to make tax time…
Why Getting Pre-approved for an Auto Loan is Better
Why getting pre-approved for an auto loan is better Getting pre-approved puts you in a stronger negotiating position and helps you get the best interest rate possible. Before heading to the dealership, call your credit union or bank to get…
Early Fraud Detection with eAlerts
MCU Fraud Alerts and Early Detection Tools In today's environment almost everything is online. This is great for efficiency and convenience, however, it can also make us more vulnerable. Madison Credit Union offers two types of alerts to help you…
