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Katelynn Rowe Named 2026 Young Leader of the Year Finalist by Paducah Chamber and The Paducah Sun

Katelynn Rowe Named 2026 Young Leader of the Year Finalist by Paducah Chamber and The Paducah Sun

Katelynn RoweJanuary 28, 2026

Rachel Morris Selected as National “Crashing the GAC” Advocacy Leader

Rachel Morris Selected as National “Crashing the GAC” Advocacy Leader

Katelynn RoweJanuary 28, 2026

Signet Federal Credit Union Returns Nearly $1.8 Million to Members in Historic Giveback

Signet Federal Credit Union Returns Nearly $1.8 Million to Members in Historic Giveback

Katelynn RoweJanuary 22, 2026

Credit Union vs. Bank What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters

Credit Union vs. Bank What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026Signet Federal Credit Unioncredit union vs bank, difference between credit unions and banks, credit union benefits, member-owned financial institution, people first banking, community banking, choosing a credit union, credit union education, banking basics, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, why choose a credit union, local banking, not-for-profit banking

Why Credit Unions Focus on People, Not Shareholders

Why Credit Unions Focus on People, Not Shareholders

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026credit unions, member-owned credit union, people first banking, not-for-profit financial institution, credit union vs bank, community focused banking, cooperative banking model, financial education, local financial institution, Signet Federal Credit Union, why choose a credit union, credit union benefits, banking values, community banking

What to Expect When Opening Your First Account

What to Expect When Opening Your First Account

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026opening your first account, first bank account, how to open a checking account, new account basics, banking for beginners, credit union membership, what you need to open an account, financial education, banking basics, Signet Federal Credit Union, joining a credit union, first time banking, account opening guide

Traveling Soon? What to Do Before You Go

Traveling Soon? What to Do Before You Go

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026travel banking tips, traveling with debit card, travel notice bank, travel note credit union, debit card while traveling, banking before travel, fraud alerts while traveling, financial travel checklist, Signet Federal Credit Union, mobile banking while traveling, debit card tips, vacation banking preparation

Why Deposits Sometimes Have Holds and What That Means for Your Money

Why Deposits Sometimes Have Holds and What That Means for Your Money

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026deposit holds, why funds are not available, deposit hold explanation, fund availability, mobile deposit holds, check deposit processing, banking basics, pending deposits, available balance vs current balance, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, deposit processing time

How Deposits & Withdrawals Are Processed and Why Timing Matters

How Deposits & Withdrawals Are Processed and Why Timing Matters

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026deposit processing, withdrawal processing, banking transaction timing, pending vs posted transactions, available balance, fund availability, mobile deposit timing, ACH processing, banking basics, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, understanding bank transactions

Pending vs. Posted Transactions: What the Difference Means for Your Account

Pending vs. Posted Transactions: What the Difference Means for Your Account

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026pending transactions, posted transactions, pending vs posted, available balance, current balance, debit card transactions, transaction processing, banking basics, mobile banking education, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, understanding bank transactions

Why We Ask for ID: Even When We Know You

Why We Ask for ID: Even When We Know You

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026ID requirements, why banks ask for ID, teller line policies, in-branch banking, identity verification, banking safety, member experience, banking basics, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, fraud prevention, account verification

Why Refinance with Signet

Why Refinance with Signet

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026refinancing loans, why refinance, credit union refinancing, auto loan refinance, mortgage refinance, HELOC refinance, consumer loan refinance, loan rebates, credit union loans, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, local lending, people first banking

Debit Card Fraud Alerts: What to Expect

Debit Card Fraud Alerts: What to Expect

Katelynn RoweJanuary 12, 2026debit card fraud alerts, fraud alert explanation, debit card security, card transaction alerts, fraud prevention, debit card protection, mobile banking alerts, banking safety tips, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, card declined explanation, fraud monitoring

Why Everyday Banking Feels Different at Signet

Why Everyday Banking Feels Different at Signet

Katelynn RoweJanuary 9, 2026everyday banking, credit union experience, member focused banking, people first banking, community banking, personalized service, local credit union, banking relationships, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, member owned banking, why choose a credit union, banking with trust

Why Members Choose Signet for Their Loans | Auto • Mortgage • HELOC • Refinance

Why Members Choose Signet for Their Loans | Auto • Mortgage • HELOC • Refinance

Katelynn RoweJanuary 9, 2026credit union loans, why choose Signet, auto loans, mortgage loans, HELOC, loan refinancing, local lending decisions, relationship based lending, people first banking, member owned credit union, loan officer support, financial education, Signet Federal Credit Union, community lending

What Is a Contactless Debit or Credit Card — and How Do I Get One?

What Is a Contactless Debit or Credit Card — and How Do I Get One?

Tap-to-pay makes everyday purchases quicker and easier. Learn what a contactless debit or credit card is, how it works, and how to get one from Signet.

Katelynn RoweDecember 26, 2025Contactless, tap to pay, tap card, debit, credit, cards

What Is a Digital Wallet (Apple and Google Pay)? And How to Set It Up

What Is a Digital Wallet (Apple and Google Pay)? And How to Set It Up

Learn what a digital wallet is, how Apple Pay and Google Pay work, and how to add your card in just a few minutes. This step-by-step guide walks you through secure, contactless payments with help from our how-to video.

Katelynn RoweDecember 26, 2025Apple Pay, Google Pay, Digital Pay, Add Card to Wallet, Digital

Financially Fabulous Christmas with Signet

Financially Fabulous Christmas with Signet

Katelynn RoweDecember 1, 2025

Gobble Up the Savings This Thanksgiving with a Little Help from Signet

Gobble Up the Savings This Thanksgiving with a Little Help from Signet

Katelynn RoweNovember 1, 2025

Celebrate Halloween with a Financially Savvy Twist from Signet

Celebrate Halloween with a Financially Savvy Twist from Signet

Katelynn RoweOctober 1, 2025

Loan Rates Online Services Financial Education Why Signet FCU?

We're Not a Bank...We're a Credit Union!

At Signet Federal Credit Union, we take the security and safety of our members' funds very seriously. We are proud to be protected by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), which provides federal insurance on deposits up to $250,000 per individual depositor. Our members can have peace of mind knowing that their money is safe and secure at our credit union, and that we are committed to keeping your funds within our community.

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