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If you’re juggling credit card debt, especially if you have multiple card balances with high interest rates, you may want to consider a balance transfer. It can help you save on interest and simplify repayment – but it’s important to understand how balance transfers work before you decide whether it’s right for you. What to… Continue reading How a Credit Card Balance Transfer Works

New Orleans, Louisiana — October 9, 2026 — Firemen’s Federal Credit Union announced today that it has made a capital investment in Duome, a new credit union service organization (CUSO) addressing home affordability through co ownership. The investment marks the first step in a partnership to bring Duome’s co-ownership model to Louisiana, helping working families… Continue reading Firemen’s Federal Credit Union Joins Duome’s Co-Ownership Path to Homeownership

New Orleans, Louisiana — September 2026 — Firemen’s Federal Credit Union has been selected to receive funding through the National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial WellBeing Grant. Firemen’s FCU is one of 24 credit unions nationwide chosen for this year’s cohort, after the Foundation received the strongest response to a call for applications in… Continue reading Firemen’s Federal Credit Union Selected for National Credit Union Foundation’s At-Risk Youth Financial Well-Being Grant

Are you ready for a new set of wheels? Before you head to the dealership, take some time to review your finances and crunch the numbers. A little planning now can make the process much easier and less stressful. 1.Think about the big picture Make sure you can cover everything that comes with owning a… Continue reading 6 Money Tips Before You Buy Your Next Car

New Orleans, LA — Firemen’s Federal Credit Union is proud to sponsor the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. This year, Firemen’s Federal Credit Union will serve as a sponsor for both the Northshore and New Orleans Walk to End Alzheimer’s events,… Continue reading Firemen’s Federal Credit Union Sponsors the Walk to End Alzheimer’s

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’ve probably heard that you need to save up 20% for a down payment before you can even think about buying a house. It’s a common homebuying myth that slows many people down in their path to homeownership. The fact is that you rarely need a 20% down payment to… Continue reading Think You Need 20% Down to Buy a Home? Think Again