DoverPhila Federal Credit Union is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Boo Fest on Saturday, October 12th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This free community event promises an evening filled with Halloween fun for the entire family. This year’s Boo Fest will feature a variety of spooktacular activities, including trick-or-treating, face painting,
With the right tools and information, building a budget can be quick and easy. Here’s how to create a simple and practical budget for the time-strapped consumer. Review your income and expenses.Most budgeting plans recommend tracking income and expenses for three months. If you’re pressed for time, though, you can choose to look at one
Overpayment scams are common, and for the unaware, they can be difficult to spot. Here is what you need to know to avoid falling victim to these ruses. What is an overpayment scam? In an overpayment scam, fraudsters target someone who is selling a high-valued item online, such as a car. The scammer will reach
What is Spoofing? Spoofing is the criminal act of disguising a communication from an unknown source to appear as if it’s being sent from a trusted and known contact. The goal of spoofing is to get the target to share their sensitive information and/or their money with the scammer. For example, a spoofer may pretend
Not every bargain is a bargain. Unfortunately, it can be hard to spot the bogus bargains from genuine finds. Here are five times when a bargain is not one. When you had not planned to buy the item. If you find a new home speaker system marked down from $399 to $249, you just scored
It is that time of year again: Time to clean out those closets, polish that furniture, and clear out that clutter! Spring is also the perfect time of year to review your saving habits and spruce up your saving goals. Here is how to spring-clean your savings in five simple steps. Assess your saving habits.
We’re celebrating Youth Week from April 22 until April 27. As a credit union, one of our founding principles concerns our community. We believe financially prepared youth is a way our community can become stronger. Unfortunately, financial literacy is a skill that too few are learning. We hope this week-long savings event will prompt healthy
Introducing Debit Card Controls! This powerful new tool in our mobile banking app gives you greater control over your debit card, allowing you to set transaction limits, track spending habits, add cards to your digital wallet, and more. Our enhanced mobile banking app lets you safely control where your money goes. Saving you time and
For individuals grappling with financial challenges, the idea of saving money can seem like an unattainable luxury. However, neglecting your savings when the going gets tough can make things even more difficult down the line. Here is why you should continue saving through financially challenging times and practical steps for making it happen. THE WHY
The web is rife with scammers employing sophisticated tactics to get at your money and information. Fortunately, with protective measures, you can easily avoid unsafe websites. Here are ways to tell if a website is safe. Look for an SSL certificate. Secure websites have a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). An SSL is a digital certificate
