The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) is honoring Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During week one of October’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM), consumers and businesses are encouraged to review the security of their connected devices. With more and more aspects of our lives relying on internet-connected devices, this network of connections creates...Read More
Starting October 1, college-bound high school seniors, college, and grad students can begin filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA can translate into hundreds or even thousands of dollars that helps pay for college – through grants, work-study funds, federal student loans, and certain state-based aid. Here are 3 Steps...Read More
2020 has taken all of us by surprise, and the upcoming holiday season might look a bit different. With job security in question and viruses continuing to spread, shopping could be challenging. Fortunately, your credit union is here to help you navigate the current financial climate. MMCCU offers two programs that might help you with...Read More
Today, Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union (MMCCU) staff is dressed more casually than normal – all in support of a good cause! Credit Unions nationally support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals as part of the CU for Kids campaign. Last year, more than 300 credit unions “went casual for kids” and raised thousands of dollars for...Read More
Almost 17 years ago, Ron Hertel started saving all of his coins, putting them into jars and then moving full jars into the basement. Last week, he cashed in all of those coins – more than $6,600 worth – and donated a percentage to a cause near to his heart. “I just never spent any...Read More
We are celebrating 55 years this October, with the official start date being October 21, 1965! To commemorate this milestone year, MMCCU is launching a social media campaign called “55 Days Celebrating 55 Years” and each day will feature a fun fact about the credit union on their social media accounts, including Facebook. The first...Read More
During the month of August, MMCCU is asking members to bring in their coins for deposit. At the end of the month, MMCCU will donate a percentage of all coins collected to a local charity, up to $500. “The impact of COVID-19 saw a significant decrease in coin used in daily transactions or being cashed...Read More
Alliance One, a nationwide group of select-surcharge ATMs, gives you the power to access your money on your own terms, and Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union is part of the network. The Alliance One ATM Locator App helps you find select surcharge-free ATMs on the go through Android and iOS devices. The app has been...Read More
Many MMCCU debit cardholders are due to receive new debit cards within the next week, as their original cards are set to expire at the end of August. If your card reads 8/20, this means that your card will be valid for use through August 2020. At the start of September, you will need to switch...Read More
Phishing attacks, payment app fraud, identity theft, and new COVID-19 scams continue to impact innocent people in 2020. One scam locally has involved targeting email addresses found on church websites, then messaging pretending to be a pastor or priest asking for money. This past weekend, a woman received an email that appeared to be from...Read More
