Financial planning for retirement? What you need to know. The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, otherwise known as the SECURE Act, was signed into law on Dec. 20, 2019. It was the first significant retirement-related legislation enacted since the 2006 Pension Protection Act. Since then, the coronavirus pandemic led to even more […]
We explain the pros and cons of your options As our nation strives to stay ahead of the coronavirus pandemic, many states, including New Jersey, are under stay-at-home orders. With the shutdown of countless businesses, an estimated 1 in 10 Americans finds themselves out of a job, and many in our own community now struggle […]
How to protect yourself from online fraud As if we didn’t have enough to think about during this uncertain time, now, some people are using COVID-19 as an opportunity to create scams, hoping we act upon our fears surrounding the coronavirus. Whether you’re already aware of these online scams, curious to know what is true […]
Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget Volatile times may leave you feeling unsettled and concerned about finances. You may be wondering how secure your job is or how you’ll make bill or loan payments on time, especially if you find yourself laid off or unemployed. Greater Alliance knows that managing your finances is […]
Greater Alliance is committed to the well-being of our members, employees, and community. For over 82 years, Greater Alliance has been and continues to be a strong and stable credit union. We take our role seriously as your financial institution and in helping you, your loved ones, and our community get through these uncertain times. […]
As our communities mobilize for the well being of our families and neighbors, we are temporarily adjusting our in-person services in support of community health. We are taking the precautionary step to temporarily suspend face-to-face lobby services in our branches starting Monday, March 23rd, 2020 until further notice. These precautionary measures are being taken because of […]
As we continue to monitor developments regarding Coronavirus, Greater Alliance recognizes that some of our members may be negatively affected by impacts of this global outbreak. As always, our focus is the safety and well-being of our members, employees and the communities we serve, and our thoughts are with those who have been impacted. As […]
Checking accounts help you control finances, budget and more You don’t have cash in your wallet. You need to get gas. Now what? You could use a credit card. But by choosing a check or debit card for transactions, you’ll get a better handle on expenses and your income. It’ll also be easier to set […]
And Other Credit Score 101 Lessons Buying a new car. Negotiating interest rates. Deciding your insurance premium. A credit score isn’t just a mythical number out in cyberspace. It’s a financial resource that lenders use to decide who gets the best loan rates, cell phone plans, or even the home or apartment you’ve been dreaming […]