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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…

Michigan Legacy Credit Union partners with Wayne State University Institute of Gerontology to fight financial exploitation of vulnerable adults

April 25, 2022

Pilot program will use Wayne State’s Financial Vulnerability Survey and be shared throughout Michigan’s credit union community at upcoming events…

In a financial pinch? Credit union CEO educates consumers on alternatives to traditional payday lenders and apps for emergency cash relief

November 22, 2021

On-demand cash payments, with affordable fees, now available through traditional financial institutions Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com ;…

Michigan Legacy Credit Union successfully hosts Underground Collision event

August 23, 2021

Media Contact: Lucie Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; lucie@eafocus.com; 248.925.6726; Warren, Mich. — August 23, 2021 — Michigan Legacy Credit Union (MLCU),…

Michigan Legacy Credit Union is recipient of the Innovation Award from the Michigan Credit Union League

April 12, 2021

Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Wyandotte, Mich. — April 12, 2021 — Michigan Legacy Credit Union (MLCU)…

“This time it’s different.” With minimal defaults, credit union CEO contrasts mortgage scenario of pandemic against the underwater loans of the Great Recession

February 3, 2021

Institution offers deferral mortgage options hoping members won’t take them Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Wyandotte, Mich.…

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…

President & CEO Carma Peters named to the Board of Directors of Crime Stoppers of Michigan

March 30, 2020

CONTACT: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Pontiac, Mich. — March 30, 2020 — Michigan Legacy Credit Union (MLCU)—with six…

Michigan Legacy Credit Union supports healthcare workers and local restaurants with $6,000 worth of food vouchers

March 27, 2020

CONTACT: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Pontiac, Mich. — March 27, 2020 — Michigan Legacy Credit Union (MLCU)—with six…

Personal Finance 2020: Five ways being a credit union member can benefit your wallet

January 13, 2020

CONTACT: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Pontiac, Mich. — January 13, 2020 —Credit unions may have members and not…