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A person making a contactless payment with a smartphone at a store decorated for Christmas. The cashier, wearing a dark apron, holds a card reader while the customer carries a festive shopping bag. A Christmas tree adorned with ornaments and red ribbons is visible in the background.

Holiday shopping is in full swing — discover smart tips to protect your debit card, prevent fraud, shop securely, and keep your finances safe.

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A person sitting cross-legged on a beige rug in a cozy living room decorated for Christmas, with a tree and wrapped gifts nearby. They are holding a pen and reviewing paperwork spread out on the floor, alongside a calculator, suggesting they are managing bills or budgeting during the holiday season.

Take control of your holiday spending with this practical Christmas budgeting guide. Learn how to build a realistic budget without sacrificing joy.

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Image from the Give Generously Celebration featuring Adrian Adrian Kierulf-Velez, FAIRWINDS VP - External Affairs & Philanthropy and Celine Belew, FAIRWINDS VP - Human Resources.

See how a strong volunteer culture can boost employee engagement, retention, and community impact. Learn from FAIRWINDS’ real-world results and discover why investing in purpose-driven programs is smart business.

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Happy family elderly grandmother and two little kids make Christmas homemade cookies together, standing behind table in kitchen decorated for xmas, children cooking with grandma during winter holidays

This year, you can embrace the spirit of giving and stay financially healthy.

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Three festive piggy banks on a wooden surface in front of a bright window with blurred holiday lights and small trees in the background. The left piggy bank is orange with a black jack-o’-lantern face for Halloween, the middle piggy bank is brown with colorful feather-like shapes resembling a Thanksgiving turkey, and the right piggy bank is pink wearing a red and white Santa hat for Christmas.

Discover practical tips to save money during the “ber” months — September, October, November, and December. So you can enjoy the festivities without overspending or sacrificing your financial goals.

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Annual campaign channels employee generosity into meaningful local impact

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Adrian Kierulf-Velez

Kierulf-Velez to lead public engagement and drive the Foundation’s mission advancing financial well-being and community impact.

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Crush your no-spend challenge like locking up your piggy bank.

Learn how to crush a no-spend challenge, save money fast, and build better financial habits with practical tips in this step-by-step guide.

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Dan Felix

FAIRWINDS Credit Union Vice President of Mortgage Services recognized among 2025 banking and finance leaders.

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