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A New Chapter in West Bloomfield: Our New Branch is Open!

A new space. A familiar spirit. Our West Bloomfield branch is officially open—and it’s built to bring more connection, joy, and Belonging to a community we love.

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Paper Government Checks Are Going Away—Here’s How to Be Ready

Big change ahead: The federal government is phasing out paper checks for both Social Security and IRS tax returns. Here’s how to set up direct deposit before the deadline!

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We've Opened Our Doors in Detroit!

Greater impact. More joy. We’re excited to continue bringing dreams to life in Detroit through the opening of our branch in the Motor City.

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The Family Financial Circle: Passing Wisdom, Wealth, and Wild Dreams Forward

Money is more than numbers in an account—it’s a story that spans generations. Here’s how to pass on your hard-earned wisdom, wealth, and wild dreams!

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Breaking Ground on Our Novi Future—And Yours!

Because wild dreams need room to grow, we’re bringing even more joy and Belonging to a community we know and love with a brand-new branch.

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Max that cash: How to get the most from your High Yield Savings

A High Yield Savings account can help your money grow faster—especially if you know how to use it well. Here are five simple ways to make the most of every dollar and every percentage point!

Black rectangular award badge with text: Forbes Best-in-State Credit Unions 2025, 2 Year Champion

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Back-to-Back Best-in-State? Yep. Thanks to you.

For the second year in a row, we’ve been named a Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union, powered by Statista!

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Cybersecurity and Business Accounts: What Every Michigan Business Needs to Know in 2025

Cyber threats are evolving—and small businesses are a growing target. Learn how to protect your business accounts with practical, no-nonsense strategies designed to keep your money and data safe.

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Cashflow Clean-Up: How Small Businesses Can Make the Most of Their Cash in an Uncertain Economy

For Michigan businesses, every dollar counts right now. If you’re feeling the stress of a topsy-turvy economy, here are simple tips to clean up your cash flow—so your money works harder, and your business stays stronger.

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CloseEnuff™: A Case Study in Credit Union Innovation

Our CloseEnuff™ checking account is a human-centered innovation aimed at improving liquidity, reducing fees, and boosting members’ cash flow through incentives and thoughtful design.

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Smashing our Piggy Banks: The Future of Payments

Exploring the evolution of payments, highlighting the need for credit unions to innovate and embrace emerging trends like digital wallets, embedded banking, and AI to stay relevant in a rapidly changing landscape.

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Cushioning inflation concerns (with grace)

How CFCU is addressing inflation concerns with innovative solutions like CloseEnuff™, aiming to provide financial relief to underserved communities, particularly women and those living paycheck to paycheck.

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