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SECURITY

10/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Creepy Tech: Deepfakes, Voice Scams & AI-Generated Fraud

It’s the season of haunted houses, ghost stories, and eerie costumes. But this year, the scariest thing might be sitting quietly in your pocket, waiting to call, text, or video you with a very convincing lie.

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BANKING BASICS

09/17/2025

DFCU Financial

Unlock the Power of Your Money

At DFCU Financial, we are dedicated to helping you save BIG. We have a ton of tools and products to make it happen, like Cash Back, awesome webinars on living debt-free and keeping your credit healthy, and our amazing Debit RoundUp feature.

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SECURITY

09/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Seven Common Financial Scams

Scammers are always finding new ways to trick people out of their money. Whether it’s a fake call from someone pretending to be your bank or an investment opportunity that sounds too good to be true, knowing the signs can protect you from trouble.

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SECURITY

09/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Top Ten Tips for Keeping Your Accounts Secure

In today’s digital world, protecting your financial accounts is more important than ever. With fraud on the rise, a few simple habits can go a long way in keeping your money and your peace of mind safe.

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SECURITY

09/01/2025

DFCU Financial

2FA Code Scams

Fake two-factor authentication (2FA) scams can trick people into handing over the security codes meant to protect their accounts. Scammers pretend to be from a bank, a phone company, or another business you trust. They claim to need a code sent to your phone or email to help fix a problem or verify your identity.

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BANKING BASICS

07/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Debunking Money Myths

Financial advice is everywhere, but not all of it is good. Some common beliefs are repeated so often they sound like facts, even though they might be quietly hurting your finances. Let’s clear things up by busting four common money misconceptions.

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NEWS

07/01/2025

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Three New Michigan DFCU Financial Branches

For more than 75 years, DFCU Financial has helped members through every financial milestone. Now, with several new branch locations, it’s even easier to bank where you live, work, and go about your day.

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PERSONAL LOANS

06/18/2025

DFCU Financial

Unlocking Possibilities: How a Personal Loan Can Help

Whether you want to consolidate debt, spruce up your home, or tackle unexpected expenses, personal loans can deliver the capital you need and offer the flexibility and convenience you’ll appreciate. In this article, we’ll cover how personal loans work and when you might consider one.

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WEALTH

06/17/2025

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How to Thrive in the 3 Phases of Financial Life

Whether we know it or not, we all go through three phases in our financial life: accumulation, preservation, and distribution. Learning about these phases can help you plan for retirement and protect your assets.

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HOME

06/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Ready to Move After the Kids Move Out?

The kids have flown the coop, leaving you with a house that suddenly feels a bit too big and quiet. This “empty nest” phase opens the door to a fresh start, and many empty nesters are considering relocation. Whether you’re chasing warmer weather, looking to downsize, or seeking a new adventure, the idea of moving can be exciting.

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SECURITY

05/05/2025

DFCU Financial

Red Flags: How to Spot Email Scams Quickly

Email scams are everywhere – and clicking the wron...

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DIGITAL BANKING

05/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Unlock the Power of Online & Mobile Banking

In today's digital era, this isn’t far from the truth. Mobile and online banking have simplified and redefined how we manage our finances. People are increasingly using digital banking services to securely monitor account activity, pay bills, and make daily purchases, whenever and wherever they please.

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BANKING BASICS

05/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Smart Money Moves for High School Grads

Are you graduating high school and starting college? We’ve got your back with these simple tips to help you crush your financial goals from day one.

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SECURITY

03/01/2025

DFCU Financial

Scam Alert: Evil Twin Wi-Fi

What It Is, Where It Lurks, and How to Outsmart It...

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INSURANCE

02/18/2025

DFCU Financial

How Much Life Insurance Is Enough?

A vast majority of Americans purchase life insurance to cover funeral costs, but it can also be the solution to other end-of-life financial concerns – children’s education expenses, leaving an inheritance, and income replacement for your survivors.

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