It may seem like yesterday when you were sending your child off to preschool. And now you’re preparing him for college!

The process of a child leaving home is a major milestone that is made extra complex because of the emotions it generates. The reality, though, is that there are some very concrete things that can be done to smooth this transition.

Medical Preparation

Schedule any necessary doctors’ appointments. Check that all immunizations are current, ask the doctor to fill out college medical […]

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In honor of Black History Month, River City Federal Credit Union is proud to present four little-known facts about African American history.

1.) Dr. King improvised the most historic part of his speech

On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 Americans stood spellbound at the Lincoln Memorial as Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic address. Perhaps the most famous lines of his speech are those in which Dr. King describes his dream of a tolerant society.

Incredibly, those words were likely ad-libbed […]

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Jackpotting attacks on ATMs have been spreading through Europe and Asia for quite some time now. Recently, though, Brian Kreps reported that the Secret Service has warned of jackpotting scams hitting the United States.

How it works

First, an attacker performs some basic scouting to figure out a way into the ATM, usually targeting models with front-facing panels. To avoid detection, the thieves have been posing as ATM technicians.

Once the vulnerable area within the ATM is determined, scammers attach their own computers […]

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RCFCU is hosting a Valentine’s Date Night Giveaway!!

One lucky winner will be awarded 2 Movie Ticket Vouchers and a $50 VISA gift card!

To celebrate the month of love, River City FCU presents a Social Media Giveaway for you and your loved one, Make sure to join us February 8th on Facebook for your chance to win!

How to enter:

Like the Valentine’s Date Night Giveaway post on Facebook starting February 8th – February 11th.
Like our RCFCU Facebook page
Share with us, your best Valentine’s Day […]

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The current administration is implementing changes to the U.S. tax code. The administration believes these changes will strengthen the middle class, reinvigorate business and decrease unemployment. Unfortunately, though, most of them will do little, if anything, for the state of the economy.

Here’s why.

1.) Deductible contribution changes

Individual retirement accounts (IRA) have contribution limits that are relative to income level, some of which will now be increased. While these increased deductions are great for those who can afford them, they will have […]

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