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Traveling for the Holidays? Let Your Credit Union Know!

Let your financial institution know if you'll be leaving the state for the holidays to ensure your cards aren't blocked for suspicious activity! Use the 3Rivers Card Control app, give us a call, or stop into your nearest branch to mark your cards for travel.

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Debit Card & Credit Card

Data Breaches: What You Need to Know

Like most credit unions, 3Rivers is subject to strong data security standards established by Congress and federal regulators. While data breaches can happen anywhere, we are ready with a plan designed to ensure the safety and confidentiality of your sensitive data.

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Fraud Protection & Security

Dear 3Rivers: How Can I Give to Charity Without Spending Money?

We can guarantee you're not alone in wanting to donate to a good cause, but feeling helpless due to a lack of funds. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternative ways to give to charity, this season and all throughout the year, that won't leave you for broke.

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Personal Finance

Thrifty Thursday: 10 Money-Saving Lessons from Hollywood’s Most Frugal Celebrities

Having a ton of money doesn’t mean you have to spend it unwisely! While there are countless examples of celebrities who have spent outrageously — some stars have exercised caution and frugality when it comes to handling their money. Whether it’s keeping a budget or using coupons, some celebrities can teach us a thing or two about personal finance. Here are 10 lessons we’ve learned from Hollywood’s frugal celebrities.

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Personal Finance

How-Tuesday: How to Negotiate a Raise (A 5-Step Process)

Even in a bad economy, it's possible to negotiate a raise. Have you been asked to cover another employee's duties because your company downsized? Have you been putting in extra hours to help your department meet its goals? Has your company benefited from your stellar performance? Then it may be time to ask for a raise.

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Personal Finance

Wellness Wednesday: Top Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter

It's possible to get sick during any season of the year, but winter is notorious for bringing about the absolute worst cold and flu cases. On top of that, more people find themselves fatigued, stressed, and downright depressed in these colder, darker months. Here are a few ways to ensure your body and your mind stay in tip-top shape this season.

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Community Engagement & Impact