Hurricane season starts June 1st. It’s time to start thinking about how you can protect your finances in the event of a hurricane. Here are some tips to get you started: Make a copy of your important documents This includes your birth certificate, Social Security card, insurance policies, and other important paperwork. Store the copies…

Practicing mindful spending doesn’t just involve the decisions you make while in stores or shopping online. Sometimes, being more intentional about how you spend money requires planning, family conversations, and reflecting on one of the most important questions for shaping spending habits: What are my wants versus my needs? Put the Energy into Prioritization No…

Summer break is right around the corner. And for many parents, that can mean one big question: What’s the right camp for my child? Don’t let it become overwhelming. First Commerce Credit Union’s free, easy-to-use Camp Connector brings local summer camp options in North Florida and South Georgia together in one place. With Camp Connector,…

You’ve heard of spring cleaning—a time to declutter and take care of tedious cleaning chores so we can breathe a little easier in our space with the changing of the season. But spring can also be a great time to survey your space for bigger, more permanent improvements to your home that can ultimately add…

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…

Spring signals the changing of the seasons. And while we (typically) don’t deal with snow in North Florida and South Georgia, it is the time when chillier temperatures thaw out and we welcome our signature gorgeous weather. Just as the seasons change and bring shifts to the way we move through our days, life changes…

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…

For Tallahassee breast cancer survivor Chelisa Huse, trusting her instincts made all the difference. Diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer of 2024, just weeks after her 45th birthday, Huse began treatment at the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Cancer Center. “I’m a good example of: if something feels off, go get checked,” Huse said in…

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…