LEGACY BLOG
Calling all UAB Alumni & Fans! Enroll your child in Growing Up Green & Gold!
We are thrilled to present our partnership with the UAB National Alumni Society only continues to grow! Growing Up Green & Gold is presented by Legacy Credit Union and provides an engagement opportunity that will excite children and grandchildren of alumni about their future at UAB through many of life’s important milestones. From the time […]
Simple Ways to Save on Back-to-College Costs
Everyone knows…College is expensive. Tuition, books, dorms, food…it all adds up. According to a College Board report, tuition costs have increased 3-5% each year over the last decade, meaning some public universities have seen tuition costs increase as much as 55% in the last 10 years. It’s not just tuition costs that have increased. The […]
CEO Joe McGee awarded LSCU 2020 Distinguished Service Award
The LSCU 2020 Distinguished Service Award has been earned and awarded to President and CEO Joe McGee of Legacy Community Credit Union in Birmingham Alabama. The LSCU Distinguished Service Award recognizes lifelong service to the credit union movement, reaching beyond the natural person credit union. Congratulations to our fearless leader, Joe McGee!
Be Thankful (and spend less)
Thanksgiving – the day of the year that Americans set aside to be thankful and grateful for the things that they hold dear. It is often celebrated with family and friends, football and food…and with those celebrations can be costly. Did you know that it is estimated $2.9 billion will be spent on Thanksgiving costs […]
Understanding Shared Branching & ATMS
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union is a community based credit union in the Birmingham area. There are 8 different branches located throughout the Birmingham-Metro area, including branches in Alabaster, Hoover, and Trussville. There are also nineteen Legacy ATMs available for our members at all times. If a member travels to a city without a Legacy […]
Warning: Money Scam Targets Teens
High school-aged youth are currently being targeted by money scammers across the United States. This common scheme normally targets adults, but has moved to a younger generation. As a community credit union, we want to alert our members about this scary situation taking place in our neighborhood. Criminals are using social media, dating apps, and […]
Legacy Foundation & Legacy Credit Union Gives Back to Children’s of AL
Legacy Foundation & Legacy Credit Union Gives Back to Children’s of AL Birmingham, AL – The Legacy for Good Foundation partnered with Legacy Community Federal Credit Union for the 6th Annual Legacy for Children’s initiative, donating $3,200 to Children’s of Alabama, the state’s only freestanding pediatric medical facility. Over the last 6 years, the combined […]
Incentive Savings: Crafting Savings for the Future
Saving money is a task that can be difficult and can seem impossible to most people. With targeted advertisements on your phone as well as any media you interact with, it is hard to focus on your savings. Services like Amazon Prime, Shipt and DoorDash provide instant gratification that result in impulsive spending. Although there […]
KonMari cleanup
The KonMari cleanup for your finances: Netflix star Marie Kondo is famous for her KonMari method to help you declutter your home and day-to-day life. What would happen if we suggested using her method for your finances? What if every time you swiped your card or hit “Place Order” online, you paused a moment to […]
