A recent acquisition of more than 1,900 Rite Aid stores by Walgreens Boots Alliance has affected the surcharge-free access at Ohio Rite Aid ATM locations. As of March 15, 2018, DoverPhila members will continue to have surcharge-free access at two Rite Aid locations in Tuscarawas County – New Philadelphia and Uhrichsville. All other Ohio Rite
DoverPhila Members: Upon further investigation, it is apparent a skimmer was installed on the ATM at our New Philadelphia branch. The estimated exposure window for debit cards is February 22, 2018 through February 25, 2018. As a precaution, we checked our other ATM locations and they are free of any external devices. If you suspect
Area residents are getting a free education in how to manage their money. DoverPhila Federal Credit Union is working with Banzai, a national award-winning financial literacy program, to make the curriculum available to the community and 10 schools in Tuscarawas County, completely free. “Banzai is a web-based financial literacy program. Kids have their own bank
Just like swearing off chocolate and carbs, sticking to a household budget is a New Year’s resolution easier made than accomplished. In fact, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s 2017 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey, last year only two in five U.S. adults said they had a budget and kept close track of their
DoverPhila Federal Credit Union continues to strive in the financial industry while giving back as it wraps up another successful year. The credit union was able to give back $1.2 million to its members. DoverPhila is a community-focused, financial cooperative controlled by its members making it possible for it to reward its members with a
What is Bitcoin?Bitcoin is a form of money that is entirely digital. The U.S. has dollars, Europe has Euros and the internet has bitcoins. The fact that bitcoin is digital isn’t all that interesting – because, in reality, an estimated 92% of all money is digital. Bitcoin is fascinating because it’s decentralized. That means no
With crowded stores and an ever-growing list of people to shop for, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and to overspend on your holiday shopping. No worries, though; we’ve got you covered! Read on for pre-and post-holiday tips and have yourself a jolly December without breaking the bank. 6 Pre-Holidays Tips 1. Revise your gift listChances
DoverPhila Federal Credit Union collected over $30,000 for United Way through its annual in-house campaign involving corporate, employees, and credit union members. The United Way campaign started on Monday, October 23rd and concluded on Saturday, November 11th. Credit union members who participated in the campaign received a pledge card that hung in the lobbies of
OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County, United Way of Tuscarawas County, Inc., and DoverPhila Federal Credit Union are partnering to offer a financial literacy workshop for area residents. “Master Your Money – Simple Tips to Improve Cash Flow” will be held Tuesday, December 5th, 10:00AM to 12:00PM at OhioMeansJobs Tuscarawas County at 1260 Monroe Street in New Philadelphia. The
Every year millions of Americans become victims of fraud due to merchant data breaches. And, with the recent Equifax breach, which affected 145.5 million people, chances are your information has been compromised. Although most consumers have probably only heard about a few breaches, more than 1,100 data security breaches have occurred thus far this year
DoverPhila Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that it has won first place in the Best Bank, Best Mortgage Lender, Best Financial Services, and Best Financial Institution categories for the Times-Reporter 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards. There roughly 3,000 registered voters and over 170,000 total votes during the Readers’ Choice Awards’ voting process. DoverPhila Federal
Credit unions help consumers reach their financial dreams through its people helping people philosophy. Respondents in a 2017 Consumer Survey don by the Ohio Credit Union League were asked what they found to be the most significant difference between credit unions and other financial institutions. Here were the results: 35% of respondents: lower interest rates
If you want to be the master of your credit card debt load, follow these key rules: 1. Take inventory. How many credit cards do you have? What’s the balance and minimum monthly payment on each? What’s the total balance? If it is more than you thought or can afford, then it is time to
Here is the scenario: you are in a financial bind and need some quick cash. You saw payday loan stores all over town and think “maybe I should try that…” Do not fall into that trap! Getting a loan with a payday lender could send you down a deep hole that may take years to
It is getting to be that time of year when most families are thinking about purchasing school supplies for the upcoming year. Back-to-school shopping is the second-largest consumer spending category after holiday shopping, according to statistics from the National Retail Federation and Research Now. An additional survey conducted by Deloitte found that 32 percent of
Did you know that shopping at the right time can boost your chances of getting a really good car deal? Dealerships and individual salespeople have quotas to meet, so purchasing a vehicle during the last few days of a month, in late summer and early fall, or even around a major holiday like Christmas can
By the year 2033, Social Security’s reserve trust funds could be exhausted. Though people disagree about when the money will run dry and how to avoid it – it could happen in your lifetime. You can prepare for it by starting now. IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts) offer young workers the opportunity to potentially receive higher
If there’s ever a time that “millennials” need cooperatives, it’s now. The last ten years have been quite transformational for this generation of young adults. Younger millennials just graduating college likely saw their parents lose jobs, benefits, and pensions while bank executives lost nothing. According to a study by Filene Research Institute, millennials make about
Financial literacy is a crucial life skill for young people, but it is one that too few are learning. As a credit union, one of our founding principles is concern for community. We believe that financially-prepared kids is one way communities get stronger and that is why from April 17th – April 22nd, DoverPhila Federal
Imagine that you’re on vacation in the Florida Keys and you come across the most angelic speed boat. It’s the boat you have been searching years for and it’s at an impeccable price. But of course, you’re on vacation – hundreds of miles away from your credit union. What do you do? Eric Peters, a
