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…
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…
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…
How to View Cleared Checks in 3 Easy Steps
You can easily see images of past cleared checks in online banking and the mobile app. Images of cashed checks are saved in the system for 18 months. If you need a check older than that please contact us. Step…
Mobile App Tips: Easy Access to All Your MCU Accounts
Get easier access to your MCU accounts with our mobile app Did you know that our mobile app is a safe, secure as well as an easier way to access your money? Here are some tips and tricks to ensure…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Passwords
The Do's and Don'ts of Passwords "Passwords are like underwear: don't let people see them, change them very often, and don't share them with strangers." - Chris Pirillo Technology has become a huge part of our daily lives, and we…
3 Easy Ways to Use Your Home’s Equity
For large or small purchases, a home's equity can offer many benefits Using your home equity is a great way to finance home improvements, cover unexpected expenses or even to cover medical expenses. The interest rates are usually way lower…
