You ever get that feeling that something is so awesome and amazing that there's just no way it can be real? Sometimes it can be really hard to determine if something is for real or if it's just someone messing with you. Sadly, the same is now true for jobs as scammers are using fake job listings as ways to target unsuspecting people who think they've just landed their dream gig, when in reality it's just another way for these criminals to steal your money and sometimes even your identity. 

The 4Front Credit Union Risk Management team is back again with some helpful tips on how to spot the fakers! Tune in to learn more about staying safe and secure so you don't fall victim. 

CD’s are back! To the tune of a 3.56% APY* 30-month CD. That’s a chart topper! In this uncertain market, your portfolio needs a good mix. Bring your money to the party! Karl Pagel, 4Front's Chief Financial Officer will show you how to press play.

4Front Credit Union’s 30 Month New Money CD Special has an Annual Percentage Yield of 3.56%, requires a minimum deposit of $1,000 to open the account. A penalty may be charged for CD withdrawals made prior to end of term.

Straight4ward Reward Checking has an Annual Percentage Yield of 4.08% for up to $15,000 balance, some requirements apply.  4Front Credit Union is NCUA insured.

It's the kind of story that doesn't usually end in happily ever after. But if you listen to our experts, Jill and Clare, 4Front Risk Management Specialists, you can learn a thing or two about how to stay on top of these villains who like to pose as a prince or princess charming. 

Romance fraud scams are something Jill and Clare say they see every day, and it's also a scam that targets everyone from teenagers on up to seniors. Learn about the warning signs, what you can do if you suspect something, and how 4Front is training team members to stay ahead of the scammers to protect our members. 

It's not just about making a new trailway, it's about connecting communities! 

This week's episode features representatives from some of our longtime partners at TART Trails and Top of Michigan Trails Council! 

Join us as we take a deep dive to hear about all the plans for the Nakwema Trailway, a trail that when complete, will span over 45 miles and join the communities of Charlevoix, Traverse City, and everything in between! 

To learn more about this major project and how you can get involved, click here: https://traversetrails.org/projects/nakwema-trailway/  

It's like an episode of Game of Thrones this week as we're joined by one of our branch managers from the north, Jake Seaney, and one from the south, David Peterson, as they give us the inside scoop on what it takes to be the person in charge of an individual branch! We don't want to give out any spoiler alerts here but it's no surprise that one of the things they value most about their positions is the fantastic support they have from their team members who help everything to run smoothly. After all, team work makes the dream work! 

Tune in to hear more on how they're also leading members to financial success, and much more! 

It doesn't quite seem right to be talking about Turkey Day while it's still 80 degrees outside but nonetheless, we're doing it! On this week's episode of Tell me it's Friday, we're joined by our long-time community partners from the Up North Media Traverse City Turkey Trot! 

4Front has been the presenting sponsor of this awesome event for many years and when you hear how excited our "two dudes" who help run the race, get when they talk about all of fun stuff we can expect this year, you'll understand why we're all so passionate about this event that has become a Traverse City tradition. 

Registration is already open and if you want to save some dollars, now's the time to sign up! Tune in for all the details and follow the link below to register! 

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/TraverseCity/TraverseCityTurkeyTrot

On this week's episode of Tell me it's Friday, we're taking a dive into the ever evolving 4Front Credit Union Communication Center! 

Emmy Kocis, Communication Center Manager joins us alongside Kate Lathrop, Communication Center Assistant Manager, to give us a glimpse at how the communication center operates, how their team members are working hard to assist members, what they're doing to combat longer wait times, and of course some great job openings they have available! 

We’ve got a fun one for you this week! Our partners from the coolest savings tool EVER, are in the studio with us! Joining us is Kathleen Craig, Founder and CEO of Plinqit, alongside Crystal Boyer, Plinqit’s Director of Client Success! 

We know what you’re thinking, how can a savings tool possibly be any fun? Well it is! I mean c’mon, their mascot is a panda bear! And just wait till you hear how they came up with the name, Plinqit! 

We’re learning about everything from the success behind this out of sight out of mind saving concept, the rewards users can earn, the flexibility they have in their goals and how 4Front members alone have saved nearly 1 MILLION DOLLARS! 

Get in on the action by tuning in to this week’s episode! 

On this week's episode of Tell me it's Friday, I'm joined by Zach Eychaner, 4Front Credit Union's SVP of Technology! 

Zach wears a lot of different hats making his work life far from dull, and that includes his coffee order! 

Of course, we're learning about what exactly an SVP of technology does at a credit union, but Zach's also letting us in on some secrets of the trade including how we go about figuring out which new products to bring onboard for our members, what the process is like and how long it takes. PLUS, Zach's getting candid with some things we could do better, but that we're also actively trying to improve on for our members! 

Car buying can be a stressful process. I mean, it's an expensive purchase so it clearly deserves a lot of thought and consideration. So how can we make the process as stress-free and enjoyable as possible? 

For this week's episode of Tell me it's Friday, I sat down with Peter Wandoff, 4Front Indirect Landing Manager, and Jared Ringwald, Used Vehicle Sales Manager from Serra Traverse City, to go through all the steps of purchasing a vehicle! 

We talked about things like how to choose the right one, what the financing process can look like, what checks and balances you need to go through, and a few helpful tips and tricks to keep in mind as you make your purchase and set sail in that new set of wheels!