Welcome to the Live Smart Bank Smart Blog

As the largest locally based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County, we take pride in providing our members financial services to help them reach their goals—and financial education to help them make money-wise decisions along the way. The Live Smart Bank Smart Blog provides information on a variety of topics that will help you learn more about financial services, money management, and our community. Check back each week to learn something new! At Mission Fed, your success is our bottom line, and that includes providing information to help our members live smart—and bank smart.

Mission Fed thanks you times a million
October 9
Mission Fed

At Mission Fed, we’re always searching for additional ways to show our appreciation for our members’ loyalty. That’s why the $1 Million Mission Fed Money Match was created.

At Mission Fed, we value our members and continue to provide them with great rates and a full line of time- and money-saving products and services, but we’re always searching for additional ways to show our appreciation for their loyalty. That’s why the $1 Million Mission Fed Money Match was created.

What is a digital wallet and how does it work?
October 2
Doug LaFave

In an age where technology is used everywhere, it makes sense that companies would be interested in how to utilize it even further—like making it easier for their customers to complete purchase transactions. This thought process eventually led to the digital wallet.

In an age where technology is used everywhere, it makes sense that companies would be interested in how to utilize it even further—like making it easier for their customers to complete purchase transactions. This thought process eventually led to the digital wallet. What exactly is a digital wallet and how does it work?

5 tips and an infographic for buying a new (or used) car
September 25
Mission Fed

There are many things to consider before buying a new or used car. Consider these five tips and take a look at the infographic below that provides a road map for making the purchase!

Whether your current car is ready to retire, or you’re looking to purchase your first car on your own, there are many things to consider before cruising into a dealership. Consider these five tips and take a look at the infographic below that provides a road map for purchasing your next new or used car.

Three cheers for Chip Cards (and 5 reasons they’re great)!
September 18
Mission Fed
So, what exactly is a chip card and what makes it different from a normal credit card and why would you want one? Those are all great questions.

Our number one priority is the safety of our members’ financial information, so Mission Fed offers chip cards. So, what exactly is a chip card and what makes it different from a normal credit card and why would you want one?

Behind the Scenes: Our Communication Pledge
September 11
Linda Barner

To promote open communication and establish some guidelines for effective meetings here at Mission Fed, managers put their heads together and what resulted was our Communication Pledge, which was put into effect in 2012.

To promote open communication and establish some guidelines for effective meetings here at Mission Fed, managers put their heads together and what resulted was our Communication Pledge, which was put into effect in 2012. This pledge is displayed in all of conference rooms throughout our corporate offices, and at all of our branches as well.

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