Kate Ashford, a writer for NerdWallet is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® with more than 18 years of experience writing about personal finance, recently wrote an article regarding mail theft and check fraud. Her original article “Stop Using Paper Checks Already”, is featured on NerdWallet’s website and was picked up by the Associated Press and… Read Full Article »
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Don’t Miss Out on Financial Aid or the EEFCU Scholarship
Have you filled out your 2023-24 FASFA/ORSAA? Have you started applying for scholarships? Deadlines are approaching. So if you haven’t already, it’s time to get started. The EEFCU offers a $2000 scholarship that our members can apply for through the OSAC site. For more information, application, a list of requirements, and due dates regarding the… Read Full Article »
Don’t Miss Out on Financial Aid or the EEFCU Scholarship
Have you filled out your 2021 FASFA/ORSAA? Have you started applying for scholarships? The EEFCU offers a $2000 scholarship that our members can apply for through the OSAC site. For more information, application, a list of requirements, and due dates, go to the OSAC website: oregonstudentaid.gov
Fake check scams are on the rise!
The EEFCU has noticed an increase in Fake Check Scams recently. We encourage our members to consider whether a check is valid prior to endorsing and cashing it. Anytime you receive a unexpected check from an person or organization, do your research. Checks from Sweepstakes, Lotteries or Grants are most often fraudulent. Also over-payments for… Read Full Article »
ATM’s – a Safe, Easy, and Convenient alternative to going to the Credit Union
ATM’s offer a quick, easy and convenient solution for members to get cash, make deposits, or check account balances. With a EEFCU ATM or VISA EMV CheckCard, you are able to access over 30,000 surcharge-free ATM’s nation wide. Whether you are looking for an ATM in your neighborhood, out shopping, or while traveling, you can… Read Full Article »
Stimulus Checks: Information and Scam Warnings
As our Nation is dealing with the concerns of health and financial matters, there are those people who would rather find ways to take from others than to lend a hand. With the US government about to send out stimulus assistance, scammers are already coming up with ways to try and get this money. It… Read Full Article »
Coronavirus update for the EEFCU
Dear EEFCU Members, EEFCU is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it has been actively reported in Oregon, as well as its spread in our region and country. In order to keep our employees and members safe, our employees are following the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to help prevent the spread of… Read Full Article »
Federal Trade Commission Issues Consumer Warning on Coronavirus Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an alert that scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. We’d like to share this message to inform our members to be on the lookout for potential scams. The provided links will take you to those sites providing additional information. As always, the EEFCU encourages our members… Read Full Article »
EEFCU Scholarship
Don’t Miss Out on Financial Aid or the EEFCU Scholarship Have you filled out your 2020 FASFA/ORSAA? Have you started applying for scholarships? The EEFCU offers a $2000 scholarship that our members can apply for through the OSAC site. For more information, application, a list of requirements, and due dates, go to the OSAC website… Read Full Article »
What is Regulation D?
Member Notification of Federal Regulation D Regulation D FAQs What is Regulation D? What transactions are not affected by Regulation D? What are my options once an account has reached its Reg. D limit? If an account used for Overdraft Protection has reached its Reg. D limit, will overdraft requests be honored? I have authorized… Read Full Article »