According to recent Federal Reserve data, consumers are loading up their credit cards significantly in 2022. Credit cards can be a powerful financial tool when used correctly, but a liability if they are not. Borrowing in March soared by the most on record and 537 million new credit card accounts were opened in the first...Read More
If you want to avoid fees when banking, your best financial move is probably to join a credit union! Compared to banks, Credit Unions are famous for lower fees. Banks charge mortgage-related fees for processing/underwriting, credit reports, and closing fees. On the deposit side, there are often fees for statements (if not e-statements), monthly maintenance...Read More
United We Can 2022 is May 9-20 With the success of “United We Can 2021,” the event’s organizers (members of the 2021 Leadership Marshfield Class, which include Stephanie Rasmussen from MMCCU) decided to plan the event again for this year, and into perpetuity. United We Can (UWC) will continue to be virtual, due to the...Read More
When longtime MMCCU member Roy Kaiser was working abroad, he could conduct in-person basic banking transactions at his own credit union – from more than 4,000 miles away – thanks to Shared Branching. Shared Branching is a national network of credit unions from all over the country that share facilities to give members thousands of...Read More
National Nurses Week starts on May 6 every year (Florence Nightingale’s birthday) and is a great time to celebrate and thank these amazing people! We at MMCCU wanted to showcase nurses from our membership that are making a difference. Meet Brittany! MMCCU member Brittany has worked in nursing for about a year, on an oncology/hematology...Read More
During the Great Recession, there were stories of citizens hoarding cash at home in fireproof safes or under mattresses. With fears mounting about the current economic climate, MMCCU wants to emphasize that money is safer at the credit union than tucked away as cash. This is because there are significant risks associated with storing physical...Read More
In celebration of Credit Union Youth Month, art students from local elementary schools helped decorate teller cash envelopes that will be distributed at MMCCU in Marshfield starting Friday, May 6. Students from Grant Elementary, Spencer Elementary, Auburndale Elementary, Immanuel Lutheran Schools, Trinity Lutheran School, and St John the Baptist Primary School participated. Each of these...Read More
It’s (finally) that time of year where the weather starts warming up and those recreational vehicles can be put to use! If you’re looking for tips on getting a loan for a boat, UTV, ATV, lawn tractor, or other recreational vehicle, MMCCU is here to help. When financing an RV, start with these steps: Set...Read More
MMCCU is accepting sealed bids on a 2018 Ford Focus ST 4-door hatchback with 2.0 Liter Turbo Injection, 4 cylinder engine with Front Wheel Drive. 73,876 Miles. Other specs: Passenger airbag Power locks Power windows Power steering Rear window defogger Air conditioning Rear window wiper Cruise control Tilt steering column AM/FM stereo Driver airbag Front...Read More
Please help us welcome Jennifer Meece to the MMCCU Board of Directors! Board members are volunteers who help steer the CU. Jennifer joined the Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in 2001 as a post-doctoral fellow. What was intended to be a 2- year stint in Marshfield has transformed into a 20-year career at the Research Institute....Read More
