Why Not “Small Business Every Day”?
“It’s rare,” my best friend said, as we sat in a unique Akron establishment. He was referring to the friendship we have shared that has somehow survived the test of time. There are three of us, actually, and our friendship has endured, which is absolutely rare--and...
Are Store Credit Cards Really a Good Idea?
So, you hit the stores for some holiday shopping and, sure enough, when you’re checking out at the register the sales associate offers you a discount – 5%, 10%, 15% -- on your purchase in return for opening a store credit card. The same thing happens online. For...
Veterans Day – A Brief History
As we observe Veterans Day this Friday, November 11, it’s worth a look back to see how this holiday came about and what makes this day so special. The first Veterans Day was celebrated on November 11, 1919; however it was called Armistice Day. The holiday originated...
Be Generous but Smart with Your Financial Giving
The autumn leaves have just started turning and the holiday season solicitations from charities are rolling in. They arrive by mail, email, and social media. There’s certainly no shortage of worthy causes that we can give to here in our community. Ohioans embrace the...
A Culture of People or Profits? A Scandal Revisited
“Culture” is one of those business jargon words making the rounds a lot these days. An organization’s culture is something akin to its moral code. It is created at the top and filters down until it permeates the environment and dictates how people are treated within...
How we impact our members’ lives
Day Air Credit Union’s mission is to enhance our members’ financial well-being. At our York Commons Branch, we live that mission every day. What I enjoy the most about working for Day Air Credit Union is having the opportunity to impact our members’ lives in a...
Safeguarding Your Digital Files is a Must
Day Air Credit Union is committed to keeping your member information safe and secure. We also help you take important steps to protect your sensitive files from theft or loss. For example, we supported the recent Shredding Day to help Kettering residents safely and...
Starting Early With a Strong Financial Foundation
Having worked at Day Air and a couple of other financial institutions, I have always enjoyed helping people and educating them with many aspects of their financial lives. In working with teenagers opening youth accounts and even with young adults in their early...
Always Improving For You
If you have visited our Wilmington Pike branch location at any time since May you have no doubt seen that we’ve been in the midst of an extensive remodel project. “How much longer will it take?” you might ask. Well, after months of “pardon our dust,” I’m excited to...
Wells Fargo – Despicable
Be glad you don’t bank at Wells Fargo. Think twice if you patronize any big bank. Do they really have your best interests at heart? Really? Big banks have their shareholders' best interests at heart, not the interests of their customers. The recently uncovered...
How is “FOMO” Affecting Your Finances?
Do you suffer from FOMO? What, you may ask, is “FOMO”? It stands for “Fear of Missing Out,” or an anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere. It’s the unsettling sensation that makes you go out or accept invitations even when...
Hey Millennials…Should You Own or Rent Your Home?
“Mortgage interest rates can't go any lower!” That’s what many Americans have been saying for the last seven years. Well, thanks to Brexit and other global economic factors, rates continue to drop. Several lenders have priced their 30-year fixed rate mortgage around...