Ever feel like you should be rewarded for making introductions, leading your family to a great idea or showing your friends something unique!?  We feel the same way!   As a member of Hopewell Federal Credit Union, YOU are an important resource and testament why Credit Union membership is so valuable.  We would like to invite [...]

Summer Fun…and Saving

Summer officially arrived yesterday and we hope you enjoyed the longest day of the year despite a few raindrops.  As we enter into this season of heat, sun, fun, swimming and vacations, you may be asking yourself for some money saving tips.  Let us help!  We have found a few money saving tips perfect for summer.  [...]

Don’t Fall Prey to Phishing Scams

Emails are a way of life and despite how useful this technology is, it can also be a dangerous place for phishing scams, fraud placement or computer virus activities.  We want you to be safe and not fall prey to these types of vicious online attacks.  Just follow a few simple steps for online safety:  [...]

The nation’s leading financial regulators all agree on one thing: there is reason to be concerned about the implications the Durbin Debit Card Rule may have on credit unions.  While some senators may be fine with giving a $16 billion pay check to giant retailers at the expense of small banking institutions and their consumers, [...]

Tips for Enjoying Summer Vacation While Saving Money

With a few savvy spending tricks, consumers can keep money in their pockets during vacation The weather has turned warm and the kids are out of school, that means it’s time for summer vacations. Fortunately, there are plenty of money-smart strategies and options that families can use to enjoy memorable summer vacations that don’t cost [...]

THE INTERCHANGE RULE: It Directly Affects YOU

HOW IT AFFECTS YOU! Interchange fees are the small amount merchants pay to financial institutions to help cover the costs of operating a debit card system. The amount of the fee is typically about 1.5% of the cost of the transaction. Your credit union offers a debit card system with the help of interchange fees, [...]

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