Participate in MECU’s Christmas Giveaway by visiting one of our three branches before December 17th! You will be entered to win a Giant Christmas Stocking! One winner will be chosen from each branch. Winner’s will be contacted before Christmas to pick up their prize. Continue…
Thanksgiving prep stressing you out? Wondering how you’re going to get everything done in time for the big day and stick to your budget at the same time? We’re here to help you hack your Thanksgiving! Whether you’re traveling home for the holiday or hosting a houseful of guests, we’ve got you covered. Members Exchange […] Continue…
Did you know…. Jackson has an estimated 1,352 experiencing homelessness on any given day, as reported by HUD. Of that, 112 were family households, 102 were veterans, 87 were unaccompanied adults (ages 18-24) and 279 were individual experience chronic homelessness. How can you help- Operation Warmth! What is Operation Warmth? Operation Warmth is a partnership […] Continue…
To Our Valued Members, Our management team continues to monitor the development of COVID-19 through the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and the MS Department of Health (MSDH). We are taking every precaution to keep a clean environment for our employees and members. We want you to know that we’re here […] Continue…
Q: The last few months have been rough on my finances and I’ve used my savings to get by. My emergency fund and savings accounts have dropped to zero. With my financial situation improving, though, I’d like to start building these up again. Where do I begin? A: Using emergency funds to survive prolonged unemployment, an unexpected […] Continue…
New social media platforms seem to crop up all the time. The media move at the speed of information, and it seems like overnight, the most popular apps went from complete unknowns to must-haves. Each new technology offers something fun and unique to users, which is why the popularity of these apps has attracted so […] Continue…
Operation Backpack, sponsored by Members Exchange Credit Union, raised $1,200 for students who seek support from We Will Go Ministries. We Will Go will provide backpacks and school supplies for students from their Camp Hope summer program who will need assistance with school work during the fall semester. Due to some schools choosing virtual classes […] Continue…
Apply for Loan Forgiveness If you received a PPP Loan through Members Exchange, you can now submit your loan forgiveness application. Please note, this is only for MECU loans, we cannot process loan forgiveness for other institutions. Apply for Loan Forgiveness About PPP Loan Forgiveness The Paycheck Protection Loan Forgiveness Program is part of the […] Continue…
With unemployment levels rising and many employers cutting work hours, lots of college grads are now struggling to meet their student loan payments. Thankfully, the federal government has passed legislation to ease this burden. Unfortunately, though, many borrowers are confused about the terms and conditions of these changes. Here’s all you need to know about […] Continue…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has begun issuing Economic Impact Payments (EIPs) as part of the CARES Act. Visit our FAQ page for more information about EIPs and the CARES Act. EIPs are based on 2018 and 2019 tax filings. Individuals who did not file for electronic returns for 2018 or 2019 filings will not […] Continue…