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Should I Use a Credit Card at the Pump?

  Q: Is it a good idea to pay for gas with a credit card? A: On average, Americans pump close to 392 million gallons of gasoline a day. That’s more than a gallon for every American! Each day! With fuel prices spiking, you want to make sure you’re paying for that gas in the best manner possible…. Read more »

15 Fun Gifts for Dad that Don’t Break the Budget

It’s Dad’s time, a day to go all-out to make your all-time favorite hero happy. But, Father’s Day doesn’t have to drain your wallet. You can make Dad’s day and keep your budget, too. Here are 10 fun and low-cost gifts that’ll make Dad smile. Apple charging dock This awesome charging dock can juice up… Read more »

FAFCU Rewards $15,000 in Scholarships to Local High School Students

Forest Area FCU Awards $8,000 in Scholarships to area high school seniors

Fife Lake, MI, May 26, 2022– Forest Area Federal Credit Union (FAFCU) has provided $15,000 in scholarships to qualifying high school students in Fife Lake, Mesick, Manton, Lake City, Kalkaska, and Kingsley. FAFCU offers a business scholarship of $500 to students from each of the following high schools; Forest Area High School, Kalkaska High School,… Read more »

The Perks of Online Banking for Your Company

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If you’re a small business owner, you know that the way you manage your finances is of supreme importance. Online banking is convenient and fast, and it frees up your time for other business-related tasks. It makes dealing with your finances less of a headache. If you haven’t moved your own company to online banking… Read more »

5 Different Ways to Use a Personal Loan

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Whether you have a project that needs some extra funding or you’re looking for a way to improve your current financial situation, a personal loan is often a great solution. Personal loans in Mesick, MI, are often small loans that you can use for a number of purposes. Here are the five most common ways… Read more »

Credit Union Receives Superior Rating

Credit Union Receives Superior Rating

Forest Area Federal Credit Union is proud to share the receipt of a 5-Star Rating from Bauer Financial, Inc. Bauer Financial is a financial rating agency based in Coral Gables, Florida, that provides depositor-focused ratings of banks and credit unions in the United States. The company’s rating scale runs from zero to five stars, and… Read more »