CSE News

New Reporting Requirements for Small Business Owners

As of January 1, 2024, the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. The law was passed to curb illicit finance and protect U.S. national security.

If you own a business operating in the United States you are now required to file details—to the Financial Crimes...

Understanding the Role of a Credit Union in Your Community

Ohio’s #1 Credit Union (named by Forbes) is growing! We're proud to announce an expansion to our field of membership to the following counties: Stark, Summit, Portage, Tuscarawas, and Carroll.

We are excited to share the news of our field of membership expansion. This significant development will help shape the future of our credit union and the communities we serve.

This...

CSE Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s “America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024”
 

This award recognizes CSE’s impact and commitment to delivering affordable, community-focused, and relevant banking to all in Stark County, Ohio.  

Canton, OH February 6, 2024 - - CSE Federal Credit Union, Stark County’s premier credit...

It’s the season where many take time to look back on the events that have happened through the year, and we here at CSE are no different. We have so much to be thankful for in 2021 and look forward to so many incredible changes and growth in 2022. This holiday season we say thank you for your loyal membership and constant support, we also say thank you to our dedicated staff and volunteer Board of Directors who put in so much time and effort to make sure that our credit...

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Credit Union’s around the world will be celebrating International Credit Union Day! This is an exciting day for us, and we’re so excited to share it with you!

So, what is International Credit Union Day anyway?

International Credit Union Day, commonly known as “ICU Day”, is an event where credit unions across the nation and world raise awareness and celebrate what makes our credit unions...

The holiday season may still be a few weeks away – but your holiday shopping should start now. With another year full of potential shipping delays, product & staffing shortages, and other unfavorable issues, starting your holidays shopping early this year may be a good idea.

We hope that you’ve been able to save throughout the year for the holiday shopping season with a Christmas Club savings account!  However, if you’re not financially prepared...

When it comes to unknown numbers calling your home or mobile device, most of us just let it go to voicemail to see if it’s a legitimate call or a possible scam call. We want to remind you of the best practices to keep you, and your financial and/or personal information safe.

If something seems too good to be true, it may be. Recognizing the following red flags may help you avoid falling victim to fraud or a scam:

Taxes and deductions can be complicated, especially when tax credit eligibility constantly changes. For families with children, understanding what child tax credit assistance is available and how it will be distributed provides helpful insight on how best to optimize personal finances.

Recent changes to the Child Tax Credit expand its reach to help more families for the 2021 tax year. Advance payments, based on 2020 returns, began rolling out in July 2021 and will continue...

Get the most out of your CSE membership by knowing the answers to our top frequently asked questions, and a few important FYI’s all in one place. If you’re ever looking for other answers to your questions, check out our full FAQ list on our website. If you can’t find answers to your questions in this blog or throughout our FAQs we’re always happy to assist you with those questions, simply give us a call!

What is CSE’s Routing...

Credit score isn’t one of those topics you bring up during dinner, but maybe it should be. Many people don’t realize how important credit actually is and the impact your credit score makes in the grand scheme of your finances. Think of your credit score like a report card, your financial report card - one that will follow you through your entire life. You are the one in control of your credit, so make sure you are doing the best things possible to improve your score...