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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.

Types of Savings Accounts
July 19
Mission Fed
Whereas more tantalizing avenues like stocks and other high-risk investments can pose serious pitfalls, savings accounts represent a less flashy but more secure option. That said, although the dependability and benefits of savings accounts have never been in question, the emergence of online banking has made it difficult to select the optimal account.
Whereas more tantalizing avenues like stocks and other high-risk investments can pose serious pitfalls, savings accounts represent a less flashy but more secure option. That said, although the dependability and benefits of savings accounts have never been in question, the emergence of online banking has made it difficult to select the optimal account.

Benefits of a Savings Account
July 12
Mission Fed
One of the jobs of a parent is to teach their children how to save money; quite often, this involves household chores and a piggy bank. While this is a good primer on instilling financially wise habits, for some reason, many parents neglect to continue this financial tutelage as their child grows into a teenager and then adulthood. As a result, far too many people enter their adult years without a savings account or a significant amount of money in the account they do have.

One of the jobs of a parent is to teach their children how to save money; quite often, this involves household chores and a piggy bank. While this is a good primer on instilling financially wise habits, for some reason, many parents neglect to continue this financial tutelage as their child grows into a teenager and then adulthood. As a result, far too many people enter their adult years without a savings account or a significant amount of money in the account they do have.

You won’t want to miss the San Diego County Fair!
May 22
Mission Fed
Plus, if you’re an educator or work in the education field in San Diego County, you can get four $1 fair admission vouchers at any Mission Fed branch starting June 1!
Plus, if you’re an educator or work in the education field in San Diego County, you can get four $1 fair admission vouchers at any Mission Fed branch starting June 1! But hurry—vouchers are only available while supplies last.

Why We’re Preferred by More Than 245,000 San Diegans
May 10
Steve Hasbrooke
We’re the largest locally based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County. Learn why 245,000—and counting—San Diegans trust us with their financial needs.
Mission Federal Credit Union has been serving the financial needs of San Diegans since 1961, and now with more than 245,000 members—we’re also the largest locally based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County. Learn why so many San Diegans trust us with their financial needs.

Get Financial Education at Your Local Branch
April 26
Linda Barner
Financial education comes in many forms. Join us for an in-person event to learn more about buying or selling a home or how you can plan for Long-Term Care.
Financial education comes in many forms. Join us for an in-person event to learn more about buying or selling a home or how you can plan for Long-Term Care. Find out more at these educational workshops throughout San Diego County.

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