When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions many people want to work out more, or quit a bad habit; but most people want to save more money or follow through with a budget. We understand this and we want to help. Follow our practical budgeting
As we approach the holiday season, it is important to protect yourself against holiday fraud and scams that could hurt your personal finances. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center’s 2020 report, more than $265 million was lost in non-payment or non-delivery scams. In the
To many people, the word “credit” can be haunting. As a financial institution, Legacy wants to be a valuable resource and help make our members and non-members aware of the facts and fiction of credit. We will give you actionable ways to help build your
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 those celebrations can be costly. Did you know that it is
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
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
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
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
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.
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
