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Financial Articles

Here to make you all the wiser when it comes to managing your money. Check out our variety of articles for tips and guides to help you make informed financial decisions.

Tips and insight you can put into action.

How to Save Enough Money for a Down Payment

Saving up a down payment to buy your first house can seem a pretty daunting task, but it's not as difficult as you may think.

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The Equifax Data Breach - What Should You Do?

A massive data breach in 2017 affected millions of consumers. If you're worried about fraud and identity theft, you can fight back.

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Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

The real estate ad says that house you really love is in "move-in condition." That might be true. But even after you paint walls and pick out furniture, there's a lot that can happen.

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Fraud Alert System

At DATCU, lowering your exposure to potential fraud is very important to us. If we detect potential fraud on your account, we will take multiple steps to alert you.

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What's the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval?

Before you shop for a home, you want to ask a lender to evaluate your finances, part of becoming pre-qualified or pre-approved. Find out what that means.

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