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Fraud Prevention

3 Ways to Protect Yourself from Holiday Fraud

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a timely reminder to tighten your account security before holiday shopping ramps up....Read More

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Loans

Best Time to Buy a New Car? Why Model-Year-End Deals Matter

As dealerships begin to make room for new model-year vehicles this fall, you may find opportunities to save on model-year-end...Read More

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Accounts

Make the Most Out of Your Checking Account

At Ascend, when you open a checking account with us, you get a host of complimentary features designed to help you bank smarter...Read More

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Loans

Control Summer Debt with a Personal Loan

Costs from a fun-filled summer can sometimes sneak up on us. If you have multiple high-interest debts from your summer......Read More

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Accounts

Rebuild Your Summer Savings with a Certificate Account

Summer is a season filled with vacations, holiday celebrations, family outings, and back-to-school shopping....Read More

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Possibilities

Your Summer 2026 Possibilities Issue is Here

We’re excited to share the summer issue of the Ascend Possibilities newsletter....Read More

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Community

Built Together: Celebrating 75 Years of Service

For 75 years, Ascend Federal Credit Union has been built on a simple –but powerful philosophy: people helping people....Read More

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Community

Budget 101 Tips for Teens

Managing your money as a teen doesn’t have to be complicated....Read More

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Loans

Your Homebuying Journey Starts with the Right Local Partner

Buying a home shouldn't feel overwhelming....Read More

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