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Is there such a thing as ‘good’ debt? With Americans piling it on, credit union CEO explains what really matters about the money you owe

June 12, 2024

Media Contact: Lucie Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; lucie@eafocus.com; 248.925.6726 Wyandotte, Mich. — June 12, 2024 —The proverbial advice in William Shakespeare’s…

Don’t let a grinch steal your credit card access this holiday season

December 18, 2023

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Wyandotte, Mich. — December 18, 2023 – While this time of year…

When should teens have their own credit or debit card? Plus, how to safely use electronic payment apps

October 26, 2023

Media Contact: Lucie Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; lucie@eafocus.com; 248.925.6726 Wyandotte, Mich. — October 26, 2023 – When it comes to teens…

Repairing bad debt? Building up credit? Use credit cards strategically to reach your goals; Plus: When should teens have their own credit or debit card?

September 22, 2023

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Wyandotte, Mich. — September 19, 2023 – With credit card debt at…

Is there such a thing as ‘good’ debt? With Americans piling it on, credit union CEO explains what really matters about the money you owe

April 20, 2023

Plus: 4 key fiscal takeaways during April’s National Financial Literacy Month Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Wyandotte,…

Hungry for cash? Take a look at the loan menu

January 19, 2023

With an assortment of loans available, what’s the best option for your needs? Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com;…

Despite increasing interest rates, mortgages still open doors; plus, reconsidering refinance “rule of thumb” and using home equity loans wisely

July 7, 2022

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Wyandotte, Mich. — July 7, 2022 — The housing market has experienced…

Credit union CEO demystifies the correlation between credit cards and credit score

July 27, 2021

Are multiple credit cards too much of a good thing? Plus, relationships matter: when a good credit score isn’t everything…

March Sadness? Just weeks after legalized online gambling and sports betting go live in Michigan, credit union eliminates its debit and credit card access to online gambling sites

March 9, 2021

“We’re not making a judgment on online betting; we simply can’t afford the write-offs” Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications;…

Is a zero balance on your credit card good for your credit score? A quick primer on credit scores amid the pandemic; plus, reminder of FICO scoring changes

October 13, 2020

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Wyandotte, Mich. — October 13, 2020 — With reports on credit card…