Tag: Financial Education
The Dream Job that Began as an Internship
With an aptitude for mathematics, Zak Tobias had always thought he would one day work with numbers but as a young boy, he may not have fully understood how. Fortunately for Zak, a convenient high school internship helped him figure it out. As a student at Pennsylvania’s Downingtown West High […]
Sentimental & Memorable Celebration
Special recognition of the 70th anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, a tribute to longtime retired Hi-Q Quizmaster Tom McCarthy, and the posthumous induction of FMFCU CEO John D. Unangst into the Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor made the 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a sentimental and memorable occasion. Behind the scenes, […]
Special Features Make 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a Standout Year
Special recognition of the 70th anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, a tribute to longtime retired Hi-Q Quizmaster Tom McCarthy, and the posthumous induction of FMFCU CEO John D. Unangst into the Hi-Q Hall of Honor make the 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a standout event. This year’s celebration will take place […]
Trending: Financial Well-being in the Workplace
Undue stress has a negative effect on health and a net-negative effect on the workplace. Certified Employee Benefits Specialist Stephen Miller cited a number of studies around the effects of financial stress on the workplace in his 2016 SHRM report “Employees’ Financial Issues Affect Their Job Performance.” When employees are […]
Credit Unions Make a Difference
BY CHLOE NIU, WHARTON STUDENT & FMFCU INTERN Credit unions and banks have coexisted for a long time, each offering financial services to serve their respective members and customers. Recent directives for credit unions, however, have raised the age-old question of where distinction between credit unions and banks exists. The […]
Now Accepting 2018 Scholarship Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 John D. Unangst Scholarships awarded by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU). Eligible high school seniors can apply for one of eleven $1,500 awards at fmfcu.org/scholarship. John D. Unangst scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors who plan to attend a […]
2017 Excellence in Teaching Awardees
The Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes outstanding and dedicated teachers in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union created this award in 2008 in partnership with Delaware County Intermediate Unit. The Daily Times provides publicity for this award. Be sure to pick up a copy of the […]
Ridley Superintendent Named 2017 Financial Literacy Advocate
Ridley School District Superintendent Lee Ann Wentzel has been named 2017 Financial Literacy Advocate by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) for her commitment to and active involvement in financial education within the Ridley community and beyond. Each year, FMFCU and its charitable Foundation recognize an educator for his or […]
Radnor High Finishes Season with 173 Points
The 69th Season of Delco Hi-Q proved to be a banner year for Radnor Township. The Raiders tallied 173 cumulative points, making them fierce competitors for semi-final competition. Just which teams will make the finals will not be determined until six more teams compete in their final match-ups. On February […]