Welcome to the CFCU blog. Here you will find financial tips and tricks as well as up-to-date information on the happenings at Communication Federal Credit Union.

Slam the Scam Day

Help protect your accounts by learning how to spot a scam, how to deal with scammers, and what to do in the event you become the victim of a scam. Scam Warning Signs Learning to recognize the signs of a scam is the first step in stopping scammers from achieving their goals. Scams can work…

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Slam the Scam Day 2024

Maximize Savings with a Certificate Ladder

Certificates are a great way to save and invest, while guaranteeing gains on your money. But did you know there is a strategic method for dividing and staggering certificates to help maximize your gains? Many smart investors look to the “Certificate Ladder” strategy for managing and renewing their certificates. A CD ladder is a smart savings plan…

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Rascal Report: Volume 4

Think you have what it takes to catch a scam? Con-Million the Chameleon is back with another installment of the Rascal Report. The scams and amounts lost in the stories below are real, but the names used are not. Scammed by Fake Inheritance George, an 82-year-old widower, sat alone in his quiet home when the…

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Anti-Virus Subscription Scam

Tax Documents

How to Access Year-End Tax Documents Your 2024 tax documents will be available soon. By January 31, 2025, you will be able to access your year-end tax documents online in PDF format. 1099 Forms If you received $10 or more in dividends in the prior year, your Form 1099-INT will be available for download as…

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Christmas for the Troops

Register for a chance to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card!* Thank you for supporting CFCU’s “Christmas for the Troops” donation drive. As thanks for community support, CFCU is offering a chance to win one $250 Amazon gift card prize! A donation is not required to enter but is greatly appreciated. Please complete the survey…

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Youth Account Match

Open a free Youth Savings or Student Checking account for a child under 18 years of age and we’ll match your initial deposit up to $25*! CFCU’s Youth Savings and Student Checking accounts have no monthly fees and can help children develop healthy financial habits and learn about the importance of saving. You can open a new account online in minutes or visit…

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