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Beware of the New ‘Delivery’ Text Scam!

By CLCU Editorial | October 7, 2021

Scammers are getting more and more creative with new ways of stealing money or obtaining private information from their victims. The latest trend in the UK is sending out fake parcel delivery fee messages. To avoid these scams or if you think you’ve fallen victim to them, read our blog post.   Your parcel has…

Children Learning ‘Dangerous’ Money Lessons from TikTok

By CLCU Editorial | September 29, 2021

The social media platform TikTok has become incredibly popular with children and particularly teenagers, and it certainly helped to pass the time during lockdown for many people, who have had fun recreating dances and watching videos to offset the boredom.   However, there is also a concern about some aspects of using TikTok, such as…

How to Start Saving on Your Household Bills

By CLCU Editorial | September 29, 2021

When it comes to saving money and trying to be more spend-savvy, it can be easy to cut down on other things such as your coffees, social outings, etc. when really, there’s a huge chunk of money that can be saved at home. Your household bills are something you should review regularly, as there are…

How Does a Home Improvement Loan Work?

By CLCU Editorial | August 24, 2021

After spending a year in our homes, many of us have realised there are bits and bobs around our house that may need a little TLC. Whether it be a room that needs repainting, flooring that needs to be replaced, or a garden that has seen better days. When it comes to doing up our…

8 Ways to Save Money on Family Days Out

By CLCU Editorial | August 20, 2021

Going on a family day out is always a fun thing to look forward to, however, the cost of them may be daunting and make you reluctant to go, especially when trying to save. Here are our top tips on ways to save money on your family outings… Discounts One easy way to save money…

With Back-to-School Costs at All-Time High, Here’s How to Avoid Over-Spending…

By CLCU Editorial | August 10, 2021

Back to school costs for school uniforms, stationery and other school-related equipment are at an all-time high and parents and guardians need to set even more money aside than usual or find alternative ways to get their children kitted out for the new school year.   With uniform price hikes and more equipment required such…

Online chat is getting better

By CLCU Editorial | August 2, 2021

We are upgrading online chat. Because of this you’ll see a range of new features being released over the next few weeks. It will be quicker and easier than ever to contact the Credit Union. Please note that in order to introduce the upgrades online chat will close at 4pm on Tuesday 3 August and…

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Summer holiday activities in Liverpool

By CLCU Editorial | July 22, 2021

It’s been a turbulent year for parents but now the summer holidays have arrived and with restrictions easing across the nation, there are a lot more activities throughout our city that families can get involved in. We know that some events can go under the radar, which is why we have put together a list…

Can credit unions reduce poverty?

By CLCU Editorial | July 7, 2021

Listen to our CEO, Eileen Halligan, in this latest podcast. Central Liverpool Credit Union, and others, explore the work undertaken by credit unions to reduce poverty.

We’re nominated – best credit union in the north

By CLCU Editorial | June 15, 2021

We’ve been nominated for Best Credit Union in the North for the Consumer Credit Awards. This is a huge honour for us. Furthermore, it’s led us to reflect on what makes us so popular amongst our members. Member feedback is crucial since. Central Liverpool Credit Union is here to support and improve our community. Because…