Buckeye Credit Union Blog
Appreciate Now
Appreciate NOW is more than just a couple words. It’s a mindset. We often go through our workday, our personal lives, and get so busy we forget to pause and take a moment to think about the world and people around us. This doesn’t exclusively have to relate to the...
Member Solutions: Meet the New Team Member!
Interview by Ty Schwamberger Assistant Vice President, Member Solutions In my last Blog I conducted some fun interviews of our current Member Solutions Associates. Well, the time has come to grow the department to better assist our members. Below is a brief interview...
How Young Adults Can Take Charge of Their Finances Early
Gen Z, which refers to the group of individuals born between the years 1997 and 2012, seems to be on the right track when it comes to their finances.
Member Solutions: Meet the Team
The Interview Series, Volume 1 Interviews by Ty Schwamberger Assistant Vice President, Member Solutions In my last blog article, I spoke about why Buckeye is different and the reasons why we consider our members and each other family. So, I figured it was time for you...
Why Buckeye is Different: A Personal Perspective
This month marks two decades that I’ve been involved in the ARM (accounts receivable management) industry. On April 2nd will be my 4-year anniversary here at Buckeye State Credit Union. What a ride it’s been. Let me explain. You see, prior to joining Buckeye I had...
Member Solutions: We’re Here to Help!
by Ty Schwamberger, Member Solutions Manager Through your sleep-impaired ears you hear a buzzing coming from beside you. Your eyes flutter open and you strain to see the blinking, bright red numbers on the alarm clock telling you it’s 6:00 a.m., time to start another...
In-Person Banking Isn’t Going Out of Style!
How Credit Union Leaders Can Navigate Bank Shut Downs In 2021 and Beyond The disappearance of bank branches is not a new phenomenon. Between 2014 and 2018, we saw three of the five largest banks in the U.S. close their locations by more than 7%. If you have a bank app...
BSCU Lobby Reopening Plan
To our members, shared branching guests, and our community partners: I am certain that many of you continue to monitor the current state of affairs in regards to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and how it is impacting the general health and economy of our state...
Important Update on COVID-19 for Alliance Residents
To our members, shared branching guests, and our community partners: Buckeye State Credit Union has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic and working to protect our employees, members and communities. Unfortunately, we learned late in the evening of March...
Statement on business continuation during COVID-19 outbreak
To our members, shared branching guests, and our community partners: These are unprecedented times. During such times, difficult decisions have to be made. In order to do our part to help mitigate the potential exposure and spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) we will...
How to choose the correct credit card for you
The right credit card improves your financial health. Choosing the best credit card for your lifestyle can have a considerable impact on your overall financial health. In an Ohio Credit Union League 2018 consumer survey, 73 percent of respondents stated they use at...
Understanding how to refinance intelligently
The landscape of mortgage refinancing is shifting, but that shouldn’t necessarily scare homeowners away from considering this financial move. According to the Ohio Credit Union League’s 2018 Mid-Year Consumer survey, 57 percent of respondents have...
What Is The True Cost Of Pet Ownership?
For most pet owners, their furry, feathery, and scaly friends are more than animals; they are family members. This can sometimes mean spoiling them like they would human family members. With nearly 70 percent of Ohioans owning pets, according to the Ohio Credit Union...
Simple Tips to be a Smart Online Shopper
Shopping on the internet can be awesome and convenient. You can shop when it's advantageous, discover things that won't not be accessible locally and most importantly find the best price. Ensure you are following these tips if you want to ensure your security and...
Thinking About Closing Your Credit Card Account?
Although it may be easy, there are several things that you need to take into consideration before closing your credit card. Automatically closing your credit cards is not a slam dunk when it comes to your credit score. Ensure that you gather all the facts before make...
Tips for budgeting in 2016
About half of Ohio consumers intend to implement a budget in 2016, according to a consumer survey conducted by the Ohio Credit Union League, but the struggle is real when it comes to budgeting in 2016 and sticking to one. According to the survey, 46 percent of...
How to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is undeniably one of the worst positions to be in – typically resulting in low cash flow and lots of debt. It stays on your credit card report for 7 to 10 years. There is a strong possibility that your credit card score will remain low until you take some...
6 New Year’s Resolutions to Get Financially Fit
Learn six things you can do at the beginning of the year to help you get financially fit for the new year. Stick to a budget Creating and keeping to a budget is the first step toward improving your finances. Simply add up all of your monthly expenses and then subtract...