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Preparing for Taxes Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

When it comes to COVID-19, there’s no better word to describe it: unprecedented. The pandemic has affected our habits, healthcare, and community like never before, and it has also affected our finances. Many people have lost a job. Some have chosen to withdraw money early from investment or retirement accounts, in order to make ends […]

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Replacement Cards

How to replace a Harvard FCU debit or credit card: Reporting your debit or credit card lost or stolen is easy using the Harvard FCU…
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Dispute a Transaction

How to dispute charges If you need to dispute a transaction, please follow the instructions below.Disputing credit and debit card transactions is easy using the…
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Beth Israel Lahey Health: Personal Finance Talks

BILH in collaboration with the Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) will host in-person and webinar information sessions for Beth Israel Lahey Health employees designed…
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DFCI: Personal Finance Workshops

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in collaboration with the Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) will host a webinar series for DFCI employees designed to improve your…
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Making Boston Affordable

In partnership with HMS Financial Aid Office, Harvard FCU will host Financial Wellness Workshops for HMS students to learn how to thrive in Boston while…
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HUCTW Financial Wellness Workshop Series

In partnership with HUCTW, Harvard FCU will host a series of Financial Wellness classes for HUCTW members on a variety of financial topics. Browse the classes…
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Mass General Brigham: Personal Finance Talks

The Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in collaboration with the Harvard Federal Credit Union (Harvard FCU) will host a webinar series for Mass…
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Work/Life Office Workshops

In partnership with Harvard University’s Work/Life Office, Harvard FCU will host a series of Financial Wellness classes on a variety of financial topics. Student Loan Repayment…
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Postdocs

As you embark on the next stage of your career, know that Harvard FCU is here to help you. Harvard FCU is a not-for-profit cooperative…
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Pay More, Save More

If you’re currently managing the challenges of student loan repayment, you’re certainly not alone. Paying off student loans isn’t fun, but it can be easier…
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EMV Chip Cards

Your MasterCard® includes the enhanced security of an EMV Chip EMV chip technology adds layers of security against fraud and is virtually impossible to duplicate,…
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Credit Cards

No Annual Fee% Intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for the first 12 months2. After that, variable rates as low as % to %…
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Policies

Membership Disclosures Understanding Your Account Schedule of Fees NCUA Insurance Coverage Overdraft Coverage Options Your Privacy Funds Availability Policy Business Banking Terms and Conditions Harvard…
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Student Organizations Liaisons

Harvard FCU is proud to provide Harvard University’s Student Organizations with their banking needs. To ensure the best experience for our students, we have created…
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Skip-A-Pay

Need to skip a payment? For a $30.00 fee you can skip a payment on either a loan or a credit card and give yourself…
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Savings

Whatever your savings goal, we’ll help you get there. Club Savings Accounts Club Savings Accounts are an easy way to save automatically for a specific…
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Vehicle Loan Refinancing

Looking for ways to save money on your auto loan?  Harvard FCU may be able to help you lower your interest rate and monthly payment!…
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Auto Purchasing

Going shopping? Here is what you should do first.   1. Get Pre-Approved at Harvard FCU. Getting pre-approved is easy using our simple online application. You…
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Calculators

Savings Home Loans Auto Loans Other Loans Credit Cards
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Eligibility

We’re going places, and so are our 50,000+ members. If you're seeking to become a member of Harvard FCU, we have a pathway for you…
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First Time Homebuyers

It’s your first home, but it’s not our first mortgage. Harvard FCU is here to help you through every stage of the process. How Much Can…
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Education Refinance Loan

Save money when you refinance or consolidate your education loans. Whether you are looking to lower your payments, reduce your interest rate, or just consolidate…
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Parent Loan

Help finance your student’s undergraduate education. The Harvard FCU Parent Loan allows family members to help undergraduate students cover education-related expenses. Rates1 starting at %.…
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Online Banking User Guide

Get familiar with online banking. Watch the videos below for an overview of online banking, or click through the accordions to learn more about Online…
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Certificates

Earn our highest rates of return for longer-term savings. Term Share Certificates (also known as Certificates) feature the Credit Union’s highest savings rates. You choose…
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Varsity Life Account

Teach your teen valuable money management skills. Who can open? The Varsity Life Account is designed specifically for teenage children (ages 13-17) of Harvard FCU…
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Debit EMV

ATTENTION: Recently Reissued EMV Debit Card Holders. Your recently reissued Harvard FCU EMV Debit Card should have arrived in the mail. Once you receive it,…
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Debit Cards

Every Harvard FCU checking account comes with an Harvard FCU Debit MasterCard®. With your Harvard FCU Debit Card, you’ll have ATM access to your savings…
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Checking Accounts

Find a checking option that meets your unique needs. Our Checking Accounts were all designed with simple terms and minimal requirements to waive the monthly…
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CMS – Templates

Default Title Example H1 Default Title Example H2 Default Title Example H3 Default Title Example H4 Default Title Example H5 Default Title Example H6 Default…
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Online Banking

Comprehensive tools for managing your financial life. Ready to get started? For more detailed instructions on accessing Online Banking, please visit our first-time login guide. ONLINE…
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Harvard Graduate Loan

The Harvard Graduate Loan program is designed specifically for Harvard students and offers our most competitive rates! If you're enrolled at least half-time in an…
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Mortgages

Crimson Elite Checking account holders with mortgage autopay will receive a 0.125% rate discount1 Let us help make your dreams a reality. Buying a home…
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CMS – COMPONENTS [Part 1] – Updated components

A relationship you can trust. Harvard FCU is proud to offer favorable loan options for Harvard graduate students. We strive to make your time at…
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CMS – COMPONENTS [Part 1]

A relationship you can trust. Harvard FCU is proud to offer favorable loan options for Harvard graduate students. We strive to make your time at…
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Banking in the US for International Students & Employees

If you’re coming into the US from abroad, it can be tricky to understand all the ins and outs of banking. Managing money varies from one country to another, and if you’re new to the US as an international student or employee, you may find key differences in terms of how you save and access […]

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Introducing Our Upgrade Microsite

We want to make sure you’re prepared for our technology upgrade on Veterans Day weekend!

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Affected by the Government Shutdown? Here’s What You Need To Know.

Over the weekend, the partial government shutdown passed it’s 22nd day, making it the longest shutdown in history. Of the about 800,000 federal employees affected, nearly 380,000 have been furloughed (given a leave of absence) and the remainder continue to work without pay.

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Student Loan Forgiveness

Many young professionals struggle to make student loan payments month after month. After all, debt management isn’t always easy; especially when you’re just starting out in your career. But there’s something that can help – student loan forgiveness programs.Student loan forgiveness refers to a number of different options dedicated to helping certain people remove some […]