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This is the third Metro Credit Union staff member to be awarded the monthly 5 Star Service Award in 2018. Eliza Daye was working with a member who was struggling to make ends meet this month and found a way!

How sweet it is to be in love in the summer, but don’t let summer love happen too fast through a romance scam. Metro Credit Union takes great precaution in preventing against fraud but all members should be aware that criminals come up with new schemes each and every day.

To experience the world as a traveler, and not as a tourist, you need the freedom to explore beyond the landmarks. But how can you travel around without actually breaking the bank? Save money and enjoy a vacation more than once a year with these tips.

This is the second Metro Credit Union staff member to be awarded the monthly 5 Star Service Award. Jessica Hanika, Mortgage Loan Originator, made the entire home buying experience easy and convinced this member to stick with using Metro Credit Union after starting the process with another financial institution.

Spring is now upon us and you may be thinking spring cleaning, remodeling projects or a complete move into a new home. A new residence is a chance to bring fresh energy into your life.

This is the first Metro Credit Union staff member to be awarded the monthly 5 Star Service Award. This Teller went above and beyond his job description to help a member jump start their car.

March is Credit Education Month to educate people about the importance of good financial management. A person’s credit score can give insights into the financial patterns of a person’s life. A credit history shows one’s financial reliability. Learn more.

Strapped for cash? You might think an online payday loan is a quick and easy way to help stretch your money. But before you enter any personal information on a website, you should know that the online payday loan could be a window to a scam. Learn more.

Omaha Walgreens locations replaced their ATMs and changed their ATM service provider late last year. Effective February 7th, this new vendor will no longer be part of the ATM network in which Metro participates. Learn more about this exciting change.

Tickets to this years’ Annual Membership meeting are now on sale. The meeting will be held, Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in La Vista. Learn more.

At some point in their lives, most parents find themselves wondering how much money they should give to their child. Some think that giving their children an allowance spoils them, while others think that periodically giving kids money helps them to learn how to manage money. Learn more about the factors to consider before starting an allowance for children.

It is common to hear people say that they would like to pay off their debts, but they aren’t sure about what steps to take or where they should get started. There are several ways to get out of debt and each may suit different people in different situations. Learn more.

Is a new house on your resolutions for the New Year? Here are six tips to get ready for reaching this important goal.

Parody of The Night Before Christmas. Happy Holidays to all. Remember that we are closed on December 24th and December 25th but will be open regular business hours on the 26th. Online banking and Metro's mobile app is always available.

We celebrate what's possible this holiday season. Thank you, Metro Credit Union members for helping us have a fun, successful 2017. Read more about our 2017.

Metro will be doing the Holiday Fee Exchange program again this year from Dec. 6th-15th!

The holiday season brings festive parties, family get-togethers and giving of gifts. Exchanging gifts is a wonderful thing to do, but it can also put a strain on your budget. Gift-giving is a major cause of overspending during the holiday season. Learn more about keeping your holiday spending in check.

There was a time when people were hesitant about paying bills online. Learn about the benefits of electronic bill pay.

The refinancing of a mortgage is a rather convenient option for those looking to restructure their financial situation. Refinancing refers to the attainment of a new loan to take the place of an older one. Refinancing is categorized as “rate and term” or “cash-out.” Learn more.

Choosing between a 15-year versus a 30-year mortgage plan is an option to choose from. Although the structure of both mortgage strategies are the same, there are some considerations to keep in mind before selecting a mortgage plan. Learn more.