Local Students Receive Diamond CU Scholarships
June 27, 2017 By
The winners of the Diamond Credit Union Alfred A. Panfile Memorial Scholarship are chosen by leaders at five local schools. The scholarship-winning students are well-known for giving back to their local community. These students are volunteers and team-players who also love to spread goodwill. The participating schools are all located close to one of the … Continue Reading
Ten Years as a Greater Reading Top Business
June 16, 2017 By
Recently, Diamond Credit Union was named one of the Top 50 Businesses in the Greater Reading area, by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Diamond is ranked as the 14th Greater Reading Top Business, and is therefore the highest ranking credit union on the list. Chamber representatives presented the award at the annual dinner on May, 24, … Continue Reading
Your Emergency Fund: How Much Is Enough?
June 1, 2017 By
Our goal is to provide you with the education which can help you understand and better define your financial goals for the future. Our financial professionals are here to provide the guidance to pursue those goals. For many, understanding every aspect of personal finance can be daunting. From investments to retirement to insurance, the decisions … Continue Reading
Helping to Save Lives Throughout our Community
May 26, 2017 By
The Reading Health System Trauma/Neurocritical Care department is launching a Stop the Bleed initiative with the goal of training civilians throughout our community to use life-saving techniques that will keep patients from losing too much blood before medical professionals arrive. The Trauma Center has already created educational materials to display on hospital campuses, but their … Continue Reading
Important Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Mortgage
May 18, 2017 By
There are a lot of options to explore when shopping for a mortgage: your local credit union, big banking institutions, mortgage brokers, online lenders and government agencies. Even after you choose a lender, each one will have multiple mortgage products to offer. When evaluating your options, there are several questions you should be asking when … Continue Reading
Lucky 13th Annual Charity Golf Invitational Brings in a Jackpot
May 16, 2017 By
On Friday, May 12, 2017, Diamond Credit Union held their 13th Annual Charity Golf Invitational at Golden Oaks Golf Club in Fleetwood, Pa. The event raised over $31 thousand for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, adding to a 13 year total of over $346 thousand raised at this annual event. With the support of … Continue Reading
Getting a Head Start on College Savings
May 5, 2017 By
Our goal is to provide you with the education which can help you understand and better define your financial goals for the future. Our financial professionals are here to provide the guidance to pursue those goals. For many, understanding every aspect of personal finance can be daunting. From investments to retirement to insurance, the decisions … Continue Reading
Should Small Business Owners Turn To Alternative Lending?
April 27, 2017 By
When it comes to your personal finances, you might be familiar with names like Lending Tree or Rocket Mortgage, websites where you can quickly fill out an application and be approved for a loan in record time. These websites are part of a growing trend called “fintech” (financial technology) or alternate lending. But it’s not … Continue Reading
Glossary of Common Mortgage Terms You Need to Know
April 21, 2017 By
Part of what makes the home buying and mortgage process so overwhelming is that there seems to be an entirely new language that you may not be familiar with. Your realtor or lender may toss out phrases like “adjustable rate,” “escrow,” or “amortization,” and expect you to follow along. To help you “talk the talk” … Continue Reading
10 Places to Never Share Your Social Security Number
April 18, 2017 By
Here’s a secret way to keep your identity—and that of your loved ones—secure: Never share your Social Security number unless it’s absolutely required. That’s right. Most of the time, it’s OK to say no to schools, doctor’s offices, sports clubs and many other organizations that may ask for this nine-digit identifier. In fact, safeguarding SSNs … Continue Reading
The views, opinions, and ideas articulated in this blog are just that, and should not be construed as financial or legal advice. The writers of these blogs are educated on the topics they are writing about, but they are in no way licensed financial advisors or registered investment advisors. Diamond Credit Union is not responsible for any actions a person may take as a result of the information they read in one of our blogs.
