Staying Safe Online: Your Easy Guide to Protecting Digital Information
Protect your digital information and keep your online banking secure with practical tips against scams and evolving digital threats....
Member Education
Contractor Scams Are Rising in the Capital Region: How to Spot One and Stop It
Contractor scams are rising in the Capital Region, and this guide explains the warning signs, smart payment practices, and steps to protect yourself before hiring home improvement help....
First New York’s Vik Muktavaram wants the credit union to grow for the right reasons
Read this Albany Business Review Article on the Chief Executive Officer of First New York Federal Credit Union. ...
How to Get the Most Out of Your Debit Card
Get more from your debit card with practical tips for spending control, security, and everyday financial convenience....
Cool Ways to Save: Energy-Smart Tips for Your Summer and Your Wallet
Beat the summer heat and lower bills with these easy energy-saving tips from First New York Federal Credit Union....
Understanding Identity Theft
21 July
in Member Education
Identity theft can take many forms, but some of the most common involve misuse of existing accounts or the opening of new ones....
Is a HELOC Right for You? A Simple Guide to Using Your Home’s Equity Wisely
If you have built equity in your home, a home equity line of credit, or HELOC, could give you flexible access to funds for your financial goals....
Understanding Your Credit Score: A Guide to Building Better Credit
08 June
in Member Education
Understand what your credit score means, what affects it, and how you can take practical steps to improve it over time....
May Money Reset: Simple Ways to Organize Your Finances and Feel More in Control
11 May
in Member Education
A May Money Reset is not about being perfect. It is about pausing, getting honest, and creating a plan that helps your money work better for your life....
Driving Into Summer: Should You Buy, Refinance, or Keep Your Current Car?
If your current vehicle is no longer keeping up with your plans, this may be the right time to ask a smart question: should you buy a new car, refinance your current auto loan, or keep driving what you have?...