Knowing your credit score is important. But why? What does your credit score really affect and how can it impact your day-to-day life? Your credit score has more power than you may realize and it can affect a range of areas in your life like buying your dream home, upgrading your vehicle, or landing your dream job.

Do you ever wonder why your account balance online shows an amount different than what you think it should be, or you see different balances as “actual” and “available”? It may be the result of a recent purchase made with your Debit Card, and how the transaction was processed.

One way Advia provides security to our members is free credit monitoring through SavvyMoney. With SavvyMoney, our members can safely monitor their credit score, view their credit report, receive special offers, and be on the look out for fraudulent activity. This free tool can be accessed via smartphone or desktop using Advia's Digital Banking. Note:...