Financial Education

Helpful, easy-to-understand articles to guide your financial wellness journey at every stage.

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Think About Protecting Your Purchase Before Saying “No”

I know what you’re thinking: protection plans and warranties can’t possibly be worth it, can they? Hey, I’ve been there, I get it. I’ve been in the checkout line to buy an electronic device that I already know is specifically designed to not last the long-haul only to be offered an “insurance” or “extended warranty” for the item. Of course, I declined. There’s no way I wanted to go through the hassle that would go with filing a claim. But there are times when it’s worth it to pay a little for peace of mind.

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Auto Loans

#CollegeBound: Filing Your FAFSA - The FSA ID

Filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) provides each high school senior and college student the opportunity to receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, work study, and federal student loans.

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Student Loans College & Trade School Preparation

Beware of IRS Phone Scams

Many people in the area, including 3Rivers members and employees, have been receiving suspicious phone calls over the last several days from scammers claiming to be from the IRS. In most cases, the scammers will claim that you owe bogus debts and threaten to take extreme actions, such as freezing your account or pressing legal charges, if you don't pay up.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Personal Finance 101: Budgeting Basics

A detailed budget can help us achieve our financial goals and develop a plan on how to get there. 3Rivers Lending Administrator, Chris Mulkey, further explains the six basic steps of budgeting in the video below!

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Personal Finance

5 Helpful Resources for Filing Your Taxes

It's almost tax time again! The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18, 2017. We've rounded up some trusted resources that will help you to make better sense of the tax filing process, get your financial documents in order, and avoid the various scams that arise this time of year.

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Tax Returns

3Rivers Awarded for Workplace Excellence

3Rivers is excited to announce that we have won our fourth Peter Barron Stark Companies Award for Workplace Excellence! This award recognizes top-tier organizations committed to a culture of workplace excellence and is limited to those that achieve an overall favorable response exceeding 80% on their Employee Opinion Surveys.

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Community Engagement & Impact

Why You Should Consider Your Local Credit Union Instead of a Big Bank

When deciding where to bank, most people’s minds turn first to, well, banks. National banks have major name recognition. It’s hard to turn a corner without seeing one of their logos. But you should know: Credit unions are a competitive, and often better, alternative to big banks.

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Checking & Savings

#CollegeBound: 5 Scholarship Tips

The easiest way to pay for college is to not have to pay for it. Here are 5 tips to help you get the most out of scholarships and grants.*

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College & Trade School Preparation