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New Proposal Could Affect Your Account

As Congress considers new infrastructure spending, lawmakers are looking at tracking unconventional sources of revenue for tax purposes. One proposal would require financial institutions like Credit Union of America to report transaction activity on members' accounts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). 

Back to School: How to Talk to Kids About Money

When we think of back to school, we think of what our kids will learn to set themselves up for success as adults. Among these is understanding finances and managing money. Parents may question the best time to start teaching kids about money and many experts answer - the sooner the better.

Summer Scams

The best way to avoid a scam is to prepare. Scams are prevalent all year round, and this summer is no exception. If you ever have questions about financial scams, don't hesitate to reach out to CUA. We keep our staff up to date on recent trends. We also have dedicated team members that focus on identifying and preventing financial fraud and work with you to remediate issues that affect your CUA accounts. We’re all targets, but you don’t have to be a victim.

Back to School, already?

Summer just started, but it’s not too early to think about going back to school. Most schools will be holding in-person classes, and we will not be able to run to the kitchen drawer for a new pencil, scissors, etc. Starting your shopping list now can help you save money in the long run.

Financial Adulting 101 (a beginner’s guide)

As we start to understand the value of money and walk out into the world away from the safety of our parents, no one gives us a manual on "adulting." As a result, none of us are totally prepared for living on our own, paying the bills, saving for the future, and handling those unexpected surprises. Surprises occur over our entire lifetime, and while practice helps, preparation makes them less stressful. We’ve all heard, "prepare for the worst and hope for the best." It’s not a bad saying, but hope doesn’t directly make things happen. Hope is good for maintaining a positive attitude, but preparation takes hope even further.

CUA Preferred Dealer Partners

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Car Buying?

If you’re getting ready to buy a car, new or used, the car-buying world is changing. Technology, the pandemic, and supply and demand mean we should all do our research and be aware of the auto market environment. Before you start your search for a car, take some time to review car buying options, tips, and warnings.

(Scammers) Never Fail to Adapt

Scammers never fail to find new ways to steal money and identities. Sometimes it is a tried-and-true scam, but they go after a new target group. Younger targets are what we see most recently. The "free money" scam has been around for years, but the targets are now younger.

Teaching Your Child to Save – Teach a Habit

When it comes to financial literacy and teaching our children how to save, it is a task we should exercise frequently. We’re actually teaching a habit that can help them throughout their lives. And as we teach and help them practice these skills, even in the smallest of ways, we can learn or reinforce our own skills.

Your Give Back Card Does it All

With every swipe of CUA’s Give Back Credit Card, you earn points that can be redeemed for travel or merchandise. What’s even better is that your community is rewarded, too. It’s a win-win.