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There is a strong push to bring the national minimum wage up to $15 by 2024.   Let’s explore what happens when minimum wages increase. 

Scammers will try anything to fool college students into parting with their money. Don’t get hooked! Here’s what you need to know about three popular student loan scams. 

College dorm rooms can be quite drab, but who’s got the time or the money to do any serious decorating? No worries; a beautiful, personalized and warm dorm room is within reach—and within budget. Follow our tips to learn how. 

In honor of Black History Month, we are proud to present four little-known facts about African American history.

At Dade County Federal Credit Union, we believe that 2019 will be another year of great promise for the Credit Union, our Members and the Miami-Dade region that we so proudly serve.

The holiday rush may be over, but scammers aren’t slowing down. 

Protect yourself from these five common scams that happen this time of year…

Is holiday shopping turning your happiness into a lump of coal? We’ve got tips to keep your debt load low and your spirits high this season!

Dade County Federal Credit Union today became a “Preferred Credit Union of the Miami Dolphins.” The multi-year partnership enables the credit union to reach a broad segment of the Miami-Dade population through a relationship with one of the most storied professional teams in American sports.     

You don’t have to be a genuine Coupon Queen to save money on groceries. Teach your kids how to shop the sales and use coupons in the best way possible. Show your kids how much money you can save by shopping sales and using coupons.

Gas-pump skimming is an old crime making a comeback, and your card may be at risk. Since skimmer devices are almost invisible, they can be difficult to spot. And Bluetooth technology lets the scammer remotely obtain the info it collects from as far as 100 yards away.

Loan scams target people who are in dire straits and likely will do anything to get their hands on some cash. Once a loan scammer has snagged a victim, they will have the borrower fill out an “application” with sensitive and personal information. The scammer will use the victim’s information to hack their accounts. Arm yourself with knowledge and awareness.

Your primary reason for attending college is to jumpstart your career, of course. But, did you know there are many other things you can do now to help secure your future?

Here are just 5 things you can do today that will improve your after-college life…

Have you been wondering what happened to your paycheck? Why do the amounts withheld look different? And why did your salary get a boost? Got questions about payroll taxes?

 We’ve got answers!

There’s no getting away from the fact that our dependence on energy increases daily. With energy-dependent technology driving our lives, ecologists continue to search for ways to save our environment. Focusing on energy-efficient appliances is one way to do that.

Tax Season is coming to end in a couple weeks.  April 17th to be exact, is “Tax Day”, the filing deadline and due date for Federal Income Tax Returns for the 2017 tax year.  Every year the IRS reminds us to be alert of the more common scams...

We don’t normally like to tell you how to spend your money. Our members tend to be very good at that, often finding creative ways to turn the hours they’ve spent at the office into new ways to enjoy their lives. More often, we tell you how to not spend your money by letting you know about our fantastic savings options that can produce dividends...

Back in 2009, single mom Lisa Timmons was struggling. Employed at a fledgling non-profit organization, her bills were piling up as she worked to put food on the table and provide for her then ten-year-old son, Gabriel.  And she was afraid she might lose her house...

Q: I’m in the market for a new home, and everyone I talk to, from friends to financial advisors, suggests I get preapproved for a mortgage before I start house hunting. Why is this so important?

A: You’re actually on the receiving end of great advice...

The current administration is implementing changes to the U.S. tax code. The administration believes these changes will strengthen the middle class, reinvigorate business and decrease unemployment. Unfortunately, though, most of them will do little, if anything, for the state of the economy. Here’s why...