How to Choose the Right Home Loan
09/2024
Imagine you want to buy a house, but you don't have enough money to pay for it all at once. A mortgage is a loan that helps you buy a house when you don't have enough money to pay for it up front.
Fraud & Identity Protection
Five Remote Job Scams: How to Spot, Avoid
09/2024
Imagine this: you're browsing an online job board and stumble upon a fully remote position that seems perfect—flexible hours, great pay, and maybe even minimal effort required.
Home Loans & Homeownership
Unlocking Your Home’s Value with a HELOC
08/2024
Life can be full of unexpected expenses. Whether it's footing the bill for a wedding or handling home repairs like a burst pipe flooding your basement, financial challenges can arise unexpectedly.
Community Events & Involvement
Explore End-of-Summer Fun Across Midwest
08/2024
With the first day of fall arriving on September 22, 2024, there’s still plenty of time to enjoy the summer sun.
Fraud & Identity Protection
AI Voice Scams: How to Stay Safe
07/2024
Over the past few years, AI-powered voice impersonation has become a go-to tool for criminals, helping them pull off incredibly convincing scams.
Budgeting & Planning
Spring Cleaning: Three Easy Ways to Dust off Your Finances
05/2024
With spring here and in full bloom – pun intended – now is the perfect time to breathe new life into your financial health!
Fraud & Identity Protection
Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
05/2024
Scammers are always looking for ways to steal information and money. There is no demographic they won't attempt to exploit.
Fraud & Identity Protection
Online Payments vs. Mail: Benefits and Best Practices
04/2024
In today's digital world, almost everything can be done online, including paying bills and sending money to friends and family using Peer to Peer Payment services (P2P).
Prioritizing Financial Wellness
04/2024
April, designated as Financial Capability Month, is a great time to explore the importance of financial literacy and how to create and maintain financial wellness.
March is Women’s History Month
03/2024
At Advia, we are proud to celebrate women around the world.
Fraud & Identity Protection
Trending Scams: Tax Fraud, Corporate Transparency Act
02/2024
In an age dominated by digital transactions and virtual interactions, the proliferation of scams has reached unprecedented levels.
Community Events & Involvement
February is Black History Month
02/2024
To celebrate Black History Month, we would like to take a moment to celebrate and reflect on African-American leaders who have influenced the movement of credit unions.
Budgeting & Planning
Empowering Yourself with Student Loan Repayment
12/2023
Several months ago, a new chapter began for student loan borrowers as payments resumed following a three-year hiatus.
Holiday Spending Tips
11/2023
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the excitement of gift-giving, festive decorations, and, for most, holiday shopping.
Fraud & Identity Protection
International Fraud Awareness Week with Advia
11/2023
As we observe International Fraud Awareness Week (November 12-18), it presents an excellent opportunity to explore various prevalent scams and effective strategies for steering clear of them.
Fraud & Identity Protection
Stay Protected Against Card Skimmers
09/2023
We have been alerted to a potential card skimming scam underway in the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas of Michigan.
Fraud & Identity Protection
Ensuring Financial Security: The Importance of Having a Beneficiary
09/2023
When it comes to managing our finances, one often-overlooked task is designating a beneficiary.
Back-to-School Budgeting Tips
08/2023
It’s almost that time of year… back-to-school time!
For parents and guardians of school-aged children, while the transition from summer to a new school year can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming – especially when it comes to managing back-to-school related expenses.
Fraud & Identity Protection
Fraud Alert: Reports of Online Banking Impersonation Scams
08/2023
It's no secret that the digital age has given us some great tools, like online banking and P2P payment services such as Venmo and Zelle.
Fraud & Identity Protection
Beware of Sweepstake Scams
07/2023
Summer is in full swing and so are exciting events like vacations, concerts, and more. While the sunshine and warm weather create the ideal backdrop or the perfect getaway, unfortunately these are the same elements scammers may try to use against you or someone you care about in an attempt to steal your private information and hard-earned money.