1166 FCU Welcomes New Manager Michael DiPlacido
1166 Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce Michael DiPlacido as its new manager, effective May 1, 2025, succeeding the retirement of Annemarie Shinn, who faithfully served members for nearly 23 years. DiPlacido brings a wealth of experience in finance and real estate, having spent 11 years as Vice President of Mortgage Lending and Senior […]
Read More....Top Home Improvements to Boost Equity and Maximize ROI
May is National Home Improvement Month, and we’re nailing down home improvements with the biggest bang for your buck, boosting your home’s equity, curb appeal, and even your return on investments. After all, what’s better than a dream kitchen that also increases your home’s value? “Nothing!” the crowd cheers. Home Equity Recap Home equity is […]
Read More....1166 FCU Supports the 8th Annual RJ Amandeo Memorial Golf Outing
1166 Federal Credit Union (1166 FCU) is pleased to serve as a sponsor of the RJ Amandeo Memorial Golf Outing as part of Williamstown High School Golf Team’s “Scramble for a Cure” Golf Tournament. In 2016, Williamstown, New Jersey, lost RJ Amendeo, a beloved resident and passionate community contributor, to cancer. As the father of […]
Read More....Scams are Getting Smarter – Are You?
Gone are the days when scams were easily detectable and avoidable. While many pride themselves on their capability to detect and avoid these dangerous schemes, data shows that scammers exploit this overconfidence, using ever-advancing techniques to trick their typical elderly targets and younger digital natives. One Citi survey found that 90% of U.S. adults believe […]
Read More....1166 FCU Donates Financial Education Tools to Special Needs Class
1166 Federal Credit Union (1166 FCU) recently donated financial education tools & workbooks to a Clearview Regional High School special needs class to advance its students’ financial literacy. As Clearview special education teacher Kathleen Firkser sought financial education materials to equip her class for real-world money management scenarios, she reached out to 1166 FCU. “We’re […]
Read More....Intro To Mortgages
Move over, March Madness! It’s time for March Mortgages! As you craft your winning basketball bracket, practice your knowledge of game-changing mortgage options to help you find your homebuying champion! What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a loan agreement between an individual and a lender over the purchase of property, typically a home, secured […]
Read More....Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Past and Present Financial Leaders
While history is rich with game-changing Black leaders who transformed the financial industry, changes in financial education remain vital to improving the current economic standing of African Americans—a status that recent reports have highlighted as troubling. The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute’s Personal Finance Index (P-Fin Index) “measures eight key areas […]
Read More....Valentine’s Day and Finances: Tips to Conquer Money as a Couple
Introducing the Valentine’s Day staples: romance, chocolate, teddy bears, and finances. Yes, finances! To embrace this annual celebration of love, we’re redirecting our cupid’s bow to target helpful money tips, encouraging your relationship to grow and your finances to blossom. (Financial) Communication is Key A wise person once said, “A relationship without communication is like […]
Read More....Win Tax Season With TurboTax & H&R Block Discounts
Access incredible tax savings as a member of 1166 FCU. Not a member? Apply today! Get a bigger discount this tax season with savings of 20% on TurboTax federal products. Hand off your taxes, get help from experts, or file on your own – with TurboTax, America’s #1 tax preparation provider. Get expert tax help and […]
Read More....Presenting new IDCheck by Co-op for Shared Branching
This new IDCheck product enables Participating Credit Unions to more effectively validate the identity of guest members during Shared Branching transactions while minimizing the risk of potential fraud. Effective May 1, 2025, Shared Branching users will be required to preload their state-issued driver’s ID into this application before visiting a Participating Shared Branch location. If […]
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