National Consumer Protection Week (March 1–7) is a nationwide effort to help people guard their money and personal information. This year also includes Slam the Scam Day on March 5, which focuses on stopping imposter scams, one of the fastest‑growing types of fraud in the country. We are posting content every day during Consumer Protection…

First Commerce Credit Union is proud to call Tallahassee home, and we’re honored to be part of a community full of exceptional local businesses. Voting is now open for Tallahassee Magazine’s 2026 Best of Tallahassee Readers’ Poll, and we’d be grateful for your support in the Best Credit Union category. This annual readers’ choice poll…

As Tallahassee’s largest local credit union, we have been helping people in the communities we serve achieve brighter financial futures for 85 years. Now, we need your help to get nominated in the Tallahassee Democrat’s 2026 Community’s Choice Awards! Through April 29, you can nominate us for the Best Credit Union and Best Mortgage Lending…

Marcus Lemonis delivered a clear message to a packed audience of business leaders, entrepreneurs, and students at First Commerce Credit Union’s 2026 Power Forward Speaker Series: Success in business means little without strong relationships. Lemonis, a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and reality TV personality known for helping struggling businesses achieve stability and growth, served as the…

If you’re focused on improving your health and wellness in 2026, you’re on the right track. But don’t overlook financial health as another aspect of well-being; small improvements can increase your overall quality of life. Subscription Services From streaming platforms to paid apps, subscription costs can quietly add up. Try these practical tips for cutting…

Don’t let tax season sneak up on you in 2026! It’s not too early to start preparing by gathering necessary documents and having a plan for how and when you will file. If you are expecting a larger-than-normal return this year, you can also think ahead to how you might put that money to work…

With 81% of Americans reporting moderate to high financial stress and 62% struggling to regularly make ends meet, the need for financial empowerment has never been greater. First Commerce Credit Union’s nonprofit subsidiary, the FCCU Foundation, responded during April’s Financial Literacy Month by equipping more than 1,000 individuals with essential financial knowledge—engaging 350 attendees in…