Month: March 2016

DCCU Helps Members Feel Financially Secure In An Uncertain World

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Feel financially secure at Dane County Credit Union
Feel financially secure at Dane County Credit Union

So much of life is uncertain and up in the air. The old saying is that the only things you can count on in life are death and taxes. In a way, I feel fortunate this year I get to pay my taxes because well… it sure beats the alternative! I also feel fortunate to live in Dane County, in Wisconsin. Although winter is always unpredictable, I’ve already played golf two out of three months this year and it has been a mild spring so far.

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Avoid Errors By Paying Bills With DCCU’s Online Banking in Madison

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Avoid confusion with eBills

Online banking in Madison has a lot to offer and if you ever had to pay bills without it, you know exactly what I am referring to. Receiving monthly paper bills, writing checks by hand, keeping a supply of stamps on hand and mailing in time to be postmarked by the due date. Not terribly complicated at the time but we were happy to improve upon it. With online banking, life was instantly better as we saved time, money and trees. Continue reading Avoid Errors By Paying Bills With DCCU’s Online Banking in Madison

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2016 Tax Updates: Brackets, Deductions, and Exemptions – Wheeeee!

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2016 tax updates

Dane County Credit Union has partnered with Focused Tax Solutions to offer our members expert tax preparation at a special promotional rate. More than 50 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules, and other tax changes are adjusted for inflation in 2016. Let’s take a look at the 2016 tax updates most likely to affect taxpayers like you. Continue reading 2016 Tax Updates: Brackets, Deductions, and Exemptions – Wheeeee!

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Get To Know The Staff at DCCU – Here’s Katie!

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DCCU's branch manager Katie
Katie

You probably already know her but if you don’t, you’ll be glad when you do. Katie embodies sunshine. And credit union values. You can bet we’re proud to have her on staff at DCCU. Since we began this blog last year, we’ve shown you many ways in which the staff at DCCU helps put you on your best financial foot and makes your financial life easier.

One thing we haven’t done much of, however, is let our staff show you that for themselves. So, we’re continuing a new series on our blog, wherein we highlight staff members from all  branches and departments of our credit union. Continue reading Get To Know The Staff at DCCU – Here’s Katie!

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Saving For A Vacation Can Save Your Sanity!

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Savings account in Madison
Chase away winter blues with vacation plans.

Winter blues are no fun. Do you dream about all the places you’d like to travel in the next year? Let’s turn those dreams into reality! Open a vacation savings account in Madison. After all, there aren’t many other things that help get us through the year’s coldest months here in Wisconsin quite like knowing you’re eventually headed to a warmer, sunnier place. Can’t you just feel the hot sand on your bare feet? Ahhhh…. Continue reading Saving For A Vacation Can Save Your Sanity!

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DCCU Staff Members Share Personal Financial Goals

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Staff shares their personal financial goals

It can be daunting to set personal financial goals but it’s an important step for financial success. In order to help members take the first step to creating their own goals a few Dane County Credit Union staffers have shared their personal goals for 2016 and their plan to achieve and celebrate success.

We asked the following questions:

  • What are your financial goals for 2016?
  • What steps will you take to achieve your goal?
  • What will be the challenges and how will you overcome them?
  • How will you celebrate success?

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