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Important Questions for the First Time Homebuyers
Are you ready to say “I do”? Mortgages are a long-term commitment and could involve an agreement up to 30 years in duration. They say it’s as close to ‘married’ as you can get to a house. Do you have a pre-approval from your financial institution? You wouldn’t buy a tank of gas without knowing how much cash you have. A pre-approval will let you to know your options and how much you can spend, so ...
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New Credit Card: 3 Steps to the Perfect Fit
When it’s time to shop for a new credit card, finding one with the right fit for you can be a challenge. To make it easier, we have narrowed the search with three questions which will customize your quest for the perfect fit.
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Cyber Safe SD: Helping SD Businesses with Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest threats facing small businesses. The challenges small businesses face include how to identify the cyber threats, protect their business, and respond better to cyber-attacks. According to the Cybercrime Magazine, 60% of small businesses that experience a cyber-attack are out of business six months later.
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The VISA Cashback Credit Card from Dakotaland: A Great Value for Your Wallet
If you're looking for a credit card that offers a great value, consider the Visa cashback credit card offered by [Credit Union Name]. Cashback credit cards are a popular type of credit card that reward users for making purchases by giving them a percentage of their spending back in the form of cashback rewards. Let's take a closer look at the benefits of a cashback credit card and why the Visa ...
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10 Area Students Receive $10,000 in Scholarships
Dakotaland Federal Credit Union awarded 10 area students with $10,000 in College Scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. Eleven committee members from across Dakotaland’s ten branch communities judged nearly 60 scholarship applications. "Being on the scholarship committee was a great experience and a unique opportunity to learn more about the impressive things the students from our credit union ...
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More Than Rewards - Why Dakotaland’s VISA® Credit Card Tops Your Shopping List
One of the incentives in obtaining a credit card are the perks and rewards that come with it. Depending on your personal spending habits, some credit cards may fit your needs better than others, however; the Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Visa credit card offers a 5-star rewards points program, while still offering an incredibly low interest rate, no annual fee and increased security with ...
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Types of Credit Cards You Should Avoid
When choosing a credit card, your options are endless. Here are a few tips which could help you avoid those cards that may not be the right fit for you.
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ALERT! – Business Email Compromise Scams
In late 2022, Dakotaland lending staff observed another outbreak of Business Email Compromise Scams that attempted to defraud our members of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Thankfully, no member or credit union funds were lost! Due to the ease with which the fraud can be executed, this blog post is to make our members aware of Business Email Compromise Scams and how they can be avoided.
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