After more than a year of quarantine and ever-changing restrictions, Americans are ready to take that long-awaited summer vacation. Though travel is on the rise, permanent changes stemming from the pandemic are likely to affect how we travel here on in.
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Atomic Credit Union would like to announce the addition of three new managers!
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Big changes in the housing market last year provided good news to existing homeowners while presenting a challenge to consumers in the housing market.
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As vaccinations become more readily available across the country and the light at the end of the tunnel grows stronger and closer, Americans once again find themselves getting bitten by the travel bug and will likely resume spending money on travel.
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Each year, the National Financial Educators Council releases a National Financial Literacy Test, which is taken by Americans of all ages, financial positions, and backgrounds. The test measures participants' knowledge as it pertains to earning, saving, and growing their money.
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Many Americans have spent the last several months getting back into the workforce after being laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Since 1913, Americans have been paying taxes to the federal government with states adopting similar programs in 1930.
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Just when you thought 2020 was devoid of good news for Americans - here is a small financial reason to smile!
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While changes can be made at any time to a W-4 form, the end of the year is a good time to review tax withholdings.
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It's supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year....
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Purchasing a car can be complicated, and perhaps an even more difficult decision to manage during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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For the seventh consecutive year, Atomic Credit Union has been named one of the 2020 Best Credit Unions to Work For in the $200M - $500M asset category.
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With October around the corner, we'd hate to admit it, but Winter is coming.
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Healthy credit is a key component of qualifying for mortgages, auto loans, and even new jobs.
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The Jasper Elementary Redstreaks Student-Run Credit Union in Piketon received a donation of $1,000 from Atomic Credit Union
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For the second year, Atomic Credit Union joined forces with Compel Street Ministries for the annual Back to School Outreach school supply giveaway.
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Identity theft is on the rise and wreaking havoc on the lives of many Americans. While everyone is at risk and there's no foolproof way to safeguard against it, learning how to protect yourself from this type of fraud can go a long way in lowering your risk of identity theft.
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Atomic Credit Union is proud to announce that one of their youth members has received a scholarship through the Ohio Credit Union Foundation.
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The COVID-19 crisis has caused income loss, uncertainties, and an increase in fraudulent attacks throughout Ohio and nationwide.
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Seniors are the fastest growing population segment in Ohio and the Scripps Gerontology Center projects more than 1 in 4 Ohioans will be age 60 or older by 2025.
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COVID-19 has caused a financial mess - affecting people's income, savings accounts and jobs.
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While the COVID-19 pandemic brings many uncertainties, your membership at Atomic Credit Union shouldn't be one of them.
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Social distancing from the coronavirus outbreak prompted many consumers to go online for purchases, but a new TransUnion survey also found 22% of Americans have been targeted by digital fraud related to the outbreak.
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We are very excited to announce that Atomic has achieved first place in the nation in our asset category for the DesJardins Youth Financial Education Award!
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Most Ohioans are putting away money for emergencies, but there are still many that struggle financially and may be unprepared for those unexpected expenses.
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How do breaches affect credit unions? Are they shielding their member base, caught staring at the headlines but not acting, planning for the worst or just hopeful they will get lucky?
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Conserving energy is a great way to protect the planet and save money. While energy bills might be highest in the summer thanks to air conditioning units, certain factors around a house can make winter more wasteful and costly than it needs to be.
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The final few weeks of the year aren't just for last-minute shopping and holiday parties. It's also a crucial time for tax savings.
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With the holiday season right around the corner, consumers are often unprepared for the additional expenses for those special presents and occasions and exit the holiday season with debt—a gift that unfortunately keeps on giving.
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Credit unions continue to make the best financial partner for 115 million Americans despite the latest bank attacks, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan Donovan wrote to Congressional offices Thursday, part of CUNA’s continuing efforts to highlight the credit union difference to policymakers in the face of inaccurate bank claims.
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Atomic Credit Union would like to welcome Tyler Pierpont as the new Staff Attorney at the Administrative Office in Piketon, located at 711 Beaver Creek Road.
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Have you ever wondered whether you truly have the best banking relationship provider?
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The Annual School Supply Drive hosted by Atomic Credit Union went off without a hitch!
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If you don't teach your kids how to manage money, somebody else will.
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Social Security is committed to protecting your personal information. We urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive member information such as your social security number (SSN) or bank account information to unknown people over the phone or internet.
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An international financial monitor warned world leaders on Tuesday that wider use by retail shoppers of cryptocurrencies like Libra, unveiled last week by Facebook, would need “close scrutiny” by regulators.
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It's not uncommon for couples to stress about money. According to an Ohio Credit Union League 2019 consumer survey, 38 percent of Ohioans say finances have been a main cause of stress in their romantic relationship.
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The challenges facing the Social Security and Medicare Hospital Insurance trust funds are largely demographic, in the shape of an aging population.
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One in 10 Ohioans has taken out a so-called payday loan, traditionally where money is borrowed against a post-dated paycheck.
But as of Saturday, the traditional payday loan disappeared from Ohio, thanks to a law passed last year intended to crack down on sky-high interest rates and sneaky fees.
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April is National Financial Literacy Month and although not all Ohioans feel the strain of poor financial understanding, as a whole, the state's financial literacy could use improvement.
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On average, Ohioans consider themselves adept at protecting their personal information, but research suggests that may not be enough to keep identity thieves at bay.
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The Federal Trade Commission is celebrating Valentine's Day by reminding people to not get scammed when looking for love.
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Ohioans, like most Americans, entered 2019 hoping to better their finances, but many have likely already fallen off track.
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There are instances where a savings account or certificate of deposit just won't do.
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The Pike County Chamber of Commerce named Atomic Credit Union the 2018 Business of the Year during the annual banquet, which was held Thursday, January 24th, at the Vern Riffe Pike County Career and Technology Center.
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Could you use a little more money? Perheaps, you spent too much over the holidays or your spouse has been impacted by the government shutdown?
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Atomic Credit Union is excited to announce the opening of their newest branch in downtown Logan!
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Merry debt-fueled Christmas, America!
According to a recent NerdWallet study, nearly 40 million Americans are still struggling to pay off credit-card debts from last Christmas.
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With the start of the New Year ushering in a clean slate, now is a perfect time to revisit financial goals and strategize ways to maximize savings.
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For many, credit scores come with judgment, risk, and security, which is why many Ohioans are paying attention to them.
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Choosing the best credit card for your lifestyle can have a considerable impact on your overall financial health.
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Planning for retirement can be daunting, leaving even the most prepared individuals feeling anxious.
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Forbes, an American business magazine, has named Atomic Credit Union one of the Best-in-State Credit Unions in the State of Ohio.
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The percentage of Americans who do not have a bank account fell to a record low last year, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday, a sign that the economic fortunes of the country's most vulnerable people continues to improve.
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Atomic Credit Union would like to announce Chad Knittel as the new Collections Manager at the Administrative Office in Piketon, located at 711 Beaver Creek Road.
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Youth Month officially kicks off on April 1st and runs through the entire month of April. This year's theme is "The Science of Saving".
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It may seem elementary, but some do not know how to write a check properly. With the popularity of debit cards, young adults rarely write checks. But in those rare occasions they need to, here are some steps that will help.
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If you're worried that your funds can't stretch far enough to give your beloved a Valentine's Day to remember, don't worry!
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Just like swearing off chocolate and carbs, sticking to a household budget is a New Year’s resolution easier made than accomplished. In fact, last year only two in five U.S. adults said they had a budget and kept close track of their spending throughout the year, according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's 2017 Consumer Financial Literacy Survey.
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