On Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10 AM – 2 PM, join us for a Lobby Day at the Kiln Creek Branch. It’s a great opportunity to connect with our in-house financial experts and explore valuable local services — all in one place. Continue reading
Let’s say you’re ready to start saving for a college degree, a new car, or a memorable vacation, but an unforeseen expense or month-end emergency wipes out any money you have managed to set aside. Continue reading
Presenting the 5th Annual 1st Advantage Credit Union Foundation Pickleball Tournament: Serving for Those Who Serve! The tournament will take place Friday, June 25 to Sunday, June 27, 2027 at The Picklr in Williamsburg. Continue reading
We all know we should save money, but daily life often gets in the way. Financial psychologists call this the “intention-action gap”—the frustrating divide between our genuine desire to build a secure future and the reality of our busy routines. Unexpected expenses like car repairs, impulse buys, and the mental fatigue of managing a budget constantly derail our best intentions. When saving requires manual effort at the end of every month, it becomes too easy to skip. You can set yourself up for success by automating the process. Continue reading
Finding out you’ve been a victim of check fraud can feel overwhelming. Maybe a check was stolen from the mail. Maybe your account shows a payment you never authorized. Or maybe you deposited a check that turned out to be fake. No matter how it happened, one thing is true: acting quickly matters. The sooner you respond, the better your chance of limiting financial loss, protecting your account, and preventing further fraud. If you think you’re a victim of check fraud, here are the steps to take. Continue reading
We are providing an opportunity for you to bring your personal documents to safely and securely be shredded. We will have a shred truck on-site to help dispose of all unwanted papers. The shred event will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Kiln Creek Branch in Yorktown. Continue reading
Whether a check was stolen from the mail, altered, forged, or used in a scam, the sooner you notice suspicious activity, the better your chances are of limiting financial loss and protecting your account. The challenge? Check fraud is not always obvious right away. Continue reading
Even in a digital world, checks (paper or electronic) contain valuable information that criminals can use to steal money or commit fraud. At the same time, scammers are increasingly combining traditional check scams with electronic payments, mobile deposits, and peer-to-peer payment apps. Understanding the most common types of check fraud can help you recognize warning signs and better protect your money. Continue reading
Join us for the 2-Day Enterprise Car Sales Event and take advantage of exclusive auto loan savings available throughout August 2026. See offer details. Continue reading
Check fraud may sound like an old problem, but it’s still one of the fastest-growing types of financial fraud, and it can affect anyone. While many payments now happen online, millions of people still use paper checks to pay rent, send gifts, make business payments, or cover bills. And any time money is moving, fraudsters are paying attention. Continue reading
