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Bank fraud and scams are unfortunate risks that one must always take the necessary precautions against. Protecting your hard-earned money will always be BCFU’s first responsibility. However, it is important to know what you can do on your part as well.

Financial elderly abuse is a crime of theft and exploitation. It most often occurs when a close family member or caregiver takes advantage of an elderly individual’s decreasing mental and physical capacities to steal their property, assets, or belongings for their own use.

At BFCU, our top priority is safeguarding your hard-earned money. As a certified member of the National Credit Union Associaton (NCUA), we guarantee your money is insured, and with the additional coverage through MSIC, we go above and beyond to provide 100% protection for all your deposits, regardless of their balance.

An emergency medical technician, or EMT, is a first-responder medical professional. They provide immediate care at the site of the emergency to stabilize a patient and their most immediate injuries, and then the EMT safely transports the patient to a hospital.

Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics act in many of the same roles when they provide urgent medical assistance. Their key differences lie in the amount and types of training they receive and which procedures they have the skills to perform.

If you’re considering becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT), you’ll want to know the requirements and steps you’ll take to get there. Those include the qualifications of an EMT, the training required, the exams you’ll need to pass, and how to acquire licensure.

Saving for a vacation can be fun and exciting, allowing you to plan and look forward to a much-needed break from your daily routine. However, it can also be challenging, especially if you have other financial responsibilities or a limited budget. With careful planning and discipline, you can set aside money for your dream vacation and make it a reality.

Life is full of unexpected expenses, bills, and other financial obligations that can be overwhelming. Maintaining a healthy financial situation can be difficult if you're not careful. As such, budgeting is one of the most important tools for improving your financial situation.

With the holiday season in full swing, people everywhere are focused on participating in seasonal festivities, spending time with their loved ones, and shopping for gifts. While this tends to be the most exciting time of the year, the risk of fraud and scammers is exceedingly common.

BFCU Member Stephanie Villegas-Hoag served 8 years in the military after joining ROTC in College. She would spend her first 3 years as a military nurse before being part of the all female unit, the Cultural Support Team. She now is part of the Boston Police Department and is stationed in Dorchester.

This Veteran's Day we are thanking BFCU members for their service while sharing their stories. This week we spot light Marine Corporal, Kenneth Moore who joined the army a month before September 11th, 2001.

A home equity loan is a type of loan that you can take out using your house as collateral. Home equity is the difference between how much your home is worth on the market and how much you still owe on your mortgage.

Are you looking to buy your first house in MA? There are many things to consider before you take this step. Our guide helps you make the process as easy as possible!

Firefighter Appreciation Day is the perfect day to show your appreciation to your fire department and firefighters.

As scammers become savvier, it's crucial to take action to protect yourself. Scammers may contact you directly via email, phone, text, social media or postal mail.

Financial abuse of older people is on the rise in the United States. Seniors are frequently a target, as they may be less technologically savvy or have health problems that make detecting potential abuse more difficult.

There are a few state-specific things you should know about buying a car in Massachusetts. Each state sets its laws and rules about buying a car. The paperwork, fees and car-buying process vary depending on where you live. Here, we'll cover the basics of buying a car in Massachusetts, including what you need to know about getting your car financed.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the first to arrive at the scene of an accident. They provide lifesaving medical assistance to people who need help before and during their journey to the emergency room (ER) at the nearest hospital. EMTs also respond to calls for help when someone is injured or ill and can't make it to the ER on their own.

Student loan payments are a huge financial burden for many people working in public service. The suspension of payment and interest accrual on student loans guaranteed by the federal government offered many firefighters relief from their student loan payments, but payments are set to resume at the end of January 2022.

The field of emergency medicine is exciting and fast paced. It takes a certain type of person to be able to thrive under the type of pressure that EMTs face every day on the job. While it may seem like EMTs are vastly underpaid, the barrier to entry in the EMT field is lower than with many other jobs in emergency care.