LEGACY BLOG
HALLOWEEN: Trick or Treat for your budget?
Halloween is a fun time of the year…but it can get expensive. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimated that Americans spent $8 billion on costumes, candy, decorations, and entertainment in 2020. SCARY! Halloween should not be so costly. Here are a few ways to reduce your Halloween Costs. It’s all about timing. You can save […]
The New Legacy Plaza at Protective Stadium
Legacy Community Federal Credit Union has entered a 10-year partnership with Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) to place their brand on the new Legacy Plaza at Protective Stadium. Legacy Plaza, located on 10th Avenue North directly across from Uptown, will serve as the main entry point for Protective Stadium. The stadium will be the new home […]
“Adulting” – How to Manage Your Finances Like an Adult
Set a budget Set up automatic payments Set up and contribute to your savings account Build credit Invest in yourself Set a Budget: When it comes to setting a budget, be realistic. You can live within your means and still save money. Even if you’re saving only five dollars a month, it is better than […]
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!
Masks still required at Birmingham area Legacy locations
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s statewide mask mandate is set to expire on Friday, April 9. The City of Birmingham, however, has chosen to extend its mask mandate until Monday, May 24. In any event, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) and the Governor continue to encourage the wearing of masks to prevent the spread […]
Annual Meeting 2021
You’re Invited To Our Annual Meeting! We invite you to (safely) engage and participate in credit union ownership at our 2021 Annual Meeting. Legacy is cooperatively owned by you (our members)! Our Annual Meeting is an opportunity for you to meet your management, elected board, and many Legacy employees who serve our membership. We will […]
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 […]