News & Updates
Fun and Affordable Holiday Activities: The Ultimate List
Are those jingle bells I hear? Or is that the sound of coins rattling in near-empty pockets after an avalanche of not-so-affordable holiday expenses? *Gulp* If you asked Santa for a big sack of cash this Christmas, you’re not alone! The financial strain of Christmas time is constantly battling the desire to enjoy as much […]
Read More....Immediate Attention Required For All Business Account Holders!
Tick tock! The beneficial ownership clock is ticking for 1166 FCU business account holders. New law, effective January 1, 2024, requires all business account holders to provide a copy of their Beneficial Ownership Information documents for the Credit Union’s files. All existing business account holders must register by January 1, 2025. The fine is $500 per day, […]
Read More....1166 FCU’s Annual Members Meeting
On November 21, 2024, 1166 FCU will hold its Annual Members Meeting over Zoom at 4:30 p.m. This virtual meeting provides a valuable opportunity to connect with the board of directors and fellow members, discuss the credit union’s direction for 2025, and share ideas. 1166 FCU is committed to transparency and member involvement. When members […]
Read More....1166 Federal Credit Union Seeks Food Drive Donations for CU Kind Day
1166 Federal Credit Union (1166 FCU) is proud to participate in CU Kind Day 2024, observed Monday, October 14. CU Kind Day is a collaborative effort designed for credit union employees, members, partners, and volunteers to spread kindness through various community projects. To address the growing hunger crisis in its communities, 1166 FCU will participate […]
Read More....1166 FCU Makes Strides To Combat Language Barriers in Banking
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s National Survey of Unbanked and Underbanked Households finds that 15 percent of U.S. Hispanic households are unbanked. With 49 percent of this population citing a lack of English proficiency as the main reason for not having a bank account, financial institutions like 1166 Federal Credit Union are taking steps to […]
Read More....Celebrate International Youth Day With Financial Literacy Resources
August 12th, International Youth Day, illuminates pressing issues for rising generations, celebrating the positive contributions of young people while empowering them through community resources and opportunities for growth. Our members are the heart and soul of our credit union. To invest in their well-being and the prosperity of their loved ones, we’re honoring the day […]
Read More....National Financial Freedom Day
Most people site Independence Day when asked about the July holidays, but what about July 1st, also known as National Financial Freedom Day? This overshadowed and less-known designated day focuses on evaluating, motivating, and continuing positive financial habits, a need for most income-generating individuals. As you prepare to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in our […]
Read More....National Women Veterans Recognition Day: Helpful Resources
Wednesday, June 12, marks National Women’s Veterans Day, a day set apart to recognize women veterans who have and continue to serve and protect our country. With many female veterans struggling financially, 1166 Federal Credit Union’s CEO Annemarie Shinn — a veteran herself — shares insights and resources to address the financial struggles they face. […]
Read More....1166 FCU’s Shinn Featured on Front Runner New Jersey
1166 FCU CEO and CrossState Board Director, Annemarie Shinn, was recently featured on Front Runner New Jersey’s Ask the Expert column. Shinn discusses the importance of an emergency fund, and how to start one. The article give a step by step tutorial on how to setup an emergency fund and if and when it should be […]
Read More....FRNJ’s New “Ask the Expert” Column with Annemarie Shinn
1166 FCU is excited to announce that our very own CEO Annemarie Shinn is collaborating with Front Runner New Jersey (FRNJ) to bring you a brand new “Ask the Expert” twice-monthly column. The column will educate readers about financial literacy and provide enriching financial support to the community. The first column is scheduled to be released on April […]
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