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Fulfilling our promise with online and real-world resources.

Fulfilling our promise with online and real-world resources.

At Allegacy, we made a promise to recognize the needs of our members and recommend innovative solutions that will help them make smart financial choices. As part of our ongoing efforts to fulfill this promise, we have created several online and real-world resources where you can find advice and information to help guide you in [...]

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The bigger the net, the better.

The bigger the net, the better.

Imagine you’re on the Titanic. Someone offers you two choices: a dinghy with blankets and lots of legroom or a life preserver with holes in it. Which are you going to take? Now imagine the same proposition, only in terms of a financial safety net. Would you want the one with room to spare or [...]

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Give them something to talk about.

Give them something to talk about.

Need a topic of conversation for your upcoming family gatherings? If you’ve been delighted with Allegacy, why not share the gift of credit union membership with your friends and family this holiday season? It costs nothing and could change someone’s financial outlook forever. There are plenty of great reasons why your family and friends should join Allegacy, [...]

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The best approach to debt is a sensible one.

The best approach to debt is a sensible one.

For most Americans, debt is a vital, necessary part of daily life. Debt helps us buy our homes, our cars, and helps us to put our children through school. Debt is a journey. At some points, we might have less debt (credit cards). At other points, we might have more debt (credit cards, student loans, [...]

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Saturday, November 5th is Bank Transfer Day!

Saturday, November 5th is Bank Transfer Day!

Bank Transfer Day was named after a massive public uprising across the United States against the $5 debit-card fee recently imposed by one of the largest banks in the country. [Bank of America announced Tuesday that it had dropped plans for the fee.] A viral, grass-roots movement started by a 27-year-old in California, Bank Transfer [...]

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Switching is a piece of cake.

Switching is a piece of cake.

Unlike your bank, Allegacy is a not-for-profit organization. Instead of putting money in the pockets of shareholders, our profits are returned to our members in the form of low or no fees for a variety of services, among many other perks. Everything we do is in the best interest of our members. And that includes making the switch process [...]

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Behold the power of membership.

Behold the power of membership.

Allegacy members are a pretty incredible group of people. Not only are they the owners of the credit union, they’re also endowed with special powers. Our members possess the power of referral. They’re able to help other people make smart financial choices by inviting them to join Allegacy. And what’s so great about Allegacy? Well, [...]

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Raising excitement with lower rates.

Raising excitement with lower rates.

Let us guess what brings you here. You saw our commercial and thought, “That’s me! I’m the one being drained with the interest rate on my [insert just about any loan here]!” And while you’re still coming to terms with the fact that it doesn’t have to be this way, you’re probably also wondering how [...]

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Credit Unions Build a Better World.

Credit Unions Build a Better World.

Why do 184 million people worldwide choose a credit union? Because credit unions create opportunities for families, strengthen communities and contribute to building a better world. As cooperative and democratic financial institutions, credit unions’ success depends on the success of their members and their community. We strive to make the world a better place for [...]

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Fee to be, you and me.

Fee to be, you and me.

There are plenty of conundrums in life that we accept without question. Like why time flies when you’re having fun. And why toast always hits the ground buttered-side down. But there’s one mystery that begs some serious probing: Why do banks charge you money to keep your money? It makes no sense, right? But fees, [...]

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