Beware of PPP Scams
Published: 02/22/2021
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been one of the most important pieces of legislation signed into effect since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The unsecured loans through the Small Business Association (SBA) have enabled our favorite retail shops, restaurants and small businesses to stay afloat, even as the coronavirus devastates sectors of the economy. Not surprisingly, scammers have been using the PPP for their own purposes, mainly to con struggling business owners out of money. In these scams, they'll pose as SBA representatives or legitimate lenders to ask for personal information from the borrower. They may also send bogus emails appearing to be from the SBA to lead the victim into downloading malware. Scammers are getting smarter all the time, but so are we! Here's how to avoid PPP scams:
Read MoreAn Effective Way of Building Your Savings: Saving Challenges
Published: 01/25/2021
As we near the end of January, many of us have developed a pretty good routine that helps us keep up with the resolutions we started the year with. Whether your resolutions involved goals for health, fitness, career, personal development, or finances, creating a routine that challenges you to keep working towards goals is essential to achieving your aspirations, without the challenge your goals could risk falling flat. What if we told you that the same principle can apply to the way you save.
Read MoreSetting Goals In 2021
Published: 12/22/2020
As 2020 comes to an end, we reflect upon the positive and challenging moments this year has presented, fully appreciative of what these experiences have given and taught us.
Read More5 Fun Fall Crafts Perfect for Thanksgiving
Published: 11/24/2020
Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on all the things we are grateful for in our lives, it's also a season where we come together to celebrate our relationships with the people that mean the most to us.
Read MoreWhat are the benefits of joining Fairmont Federal Credit Union?
Published: 10/14/2020
Here are some of the benefits you can expect as a member of Fairmont Federal Credit Union: - Membership in a democratic and community-based cooperative - Love my Credit Union Rewards - Premier Checking Rewards - Financial Education - Low-interest rates and special promotions - And much more!
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