There are many different types of taxes that help fund various services and programs in our communities. Here are the most common ones, and some information on who collects them and what they are used for: Income Taxes: Taxes you pay on the...

In the workplace, you will hear about “Flexible Spending Accounts” (FSA) and “Health Savings Accounts” (HSA). Both are types of savings accounts that allow individuals to set aside money for qualified medical expenses. However, there are key...

When you enter the workforce, you may hear about “gross pay” and “net pay” But what is the difference? Gross pay is the total amount of money an employee earns before any deductions are made. Components include: Hourly wage or salary (base...

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It’s Time for a Password Update Have you updated your REGIONAL Online and Mobile Banking password recently? With a new year just starting, it’s time to make sure you’ve got a strong password on your REGIONAL account, and stay a step ahead of...

You may know how to write a check, and what to do to deposit a check into your account. But do you know what happens to your check after that? Here’s exactly how a check works: Writing the Check: You write a check to pay someone. On the check, you...

A lot of business is conducted in the Region, and GreatNews.Life is there to capture the biggest moments. Whether that’s spotlighting some of the businesses making an impact on the day-to-day lives of those living in Northwest Indiana to helping...

You’ve found a great deal on something at an online store, but when you try to check out, the site tells you that your card has been declined. What do you do? If you’re like a lot of people, you might try to enter the same card numbers again....

You check your text messages and notice one from the United States Postal Service, informing you that they are unable to deliver a package. Here it is December, and one of your purchases—possibly an important gift for someone—is tied up in the...

One of the reasons Carl Gallegos began working with REGIONAL federal credit union is because of how much it cares about the communities it serves. Gallegos is proud to be a part of a local credit union that understands and wants to create...