According to Wikipedia, early forms of banking have been around since 2000BC! The more traditional banking systems that we know today have their roots in the Renaissance and grew from there. Credit unions haven’t been around quite as long; the first credit union in the US was established in 1909. Since then, credit unions have grown to provide the same financial … Continue reading
Shared Branching plays a vital role in the lives of our members and the credit union industry as a whole. This nationwide network enables credit union members to access essential banking services at branches other than their own, regardless of their location. By ensuring that members can conduct basic transactions seamlessly, even when traveling or relocating, Shared Branching eliminates the … Continue reading
Have you moved recently? Perhaps you changed jobs or cable providers and had to get a new email address? There are many reasons that could lead to us having the wrong info for you. While missing the monthly newsletter isn’t a big deal, having accurate contact information is critical when it comes to protecting your money and keeping your accounts … Continue reading
As another round of Economic Impact Relief checks are being sent by the Treasury Department, we recognize that the financial hardships many are facing will not be solved by stimulus payments alone. Please know this – Call Federal is here with resources to help maintain your financial health and serve our community during this historic crisis. Help For Those In Need … Continue reading
Each year in mid-October, Call Federal joins their credit union brothers and sisters around the world in celebrating International Credit Union Day (ICU Day), raising awareness about what it means for members have a credit union as their financial partner. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, credit unions have stayed true to their cooperative principles and stepped up during this time of … Continue reading
We are living in unprecedented times. Call Federal remains committed to the financial well-being of our members and to providing them resources as they navigate these challenges. If you are facing financial hardship, please know that you have options and we are here to explore them with you. Here are some of the ways we are helping our members maintain … Continue reading
Whether you get your news from television or the internet, it seems like there are thieves and fraudsters lurking around every corner. Serving our members and keeping their personal and financial data secure is our top priority and, as we embark on another Safe & Secure September, I thought I would highlight some of the new methods and tools we’ve … Continue reading
If you ask me, there are only two things in life that don’t need improvement: my mother’s stuffed cabbage and fireball candy. Everything else can always be better. At Call Federal, we’re passionate and committed to serving our members, but even robust organizations can always be stronger. People always ask me about the future. They want to know how we’ll … Continue reading
Whether we’re talking about sports, your co-workers, or our member community, strong teams are built on relationships. With strong relationships, you establish trust. And when you build trust, you can go anywhere. At Call Federal, we’re going places. Our members are going places. And it’s all rooted in that foundation of relationships and trust. We owe my predecessor, Roger Ball, … Continue reading
Dedication to financial health didn’t come with the job when I joined the accounting department at Call Federal. It wasn’t a revelation that dawned on me during my time as Vice President of Operations or Chief Financial Officer. Fortunately, I discovered the importance of financial smarts as a kid. And it was more than just having some money in my … Continue reading
