Technological tools and an abundance of financial offerings are what it takes to keep up with the times in the financial industry. While the general public trusts that banks possess these features, some individuals do not feel equally confident...

Last year, First Trust Credit Union celebrated its 60th birthday. First Trust began in La Porte with a group of teachers and later opened their branches in Michigan City, Valparaiso, and Wheatfield. While First Trust has been providing...

This year, First Trust Credit Union distributed a total of $8,630 in scholarships to eight local high school students. Representing Michigan City, New Prairie, Washington Township, Kankakee Valley, and Covenant Christian, the winning students are set...

While kids are a bit cooped up these days, it might be a good time to join a little club just for them. First Trust Credit Union’s Tree House Kids Club helps get kids engaged in money matters early so they can form healthy financial habits now. The...

One of the many advantages of being a member at First Trust Credit Union (FTCU) is their specialty accounts. From youth saving clubs to their senior Golden Apple club, the opportunities to save and earn are plenty. In addition to these unique savings...

First Trust Credit Union announced that they are now accepting applications for their 2020 Scholarship Program. The program offers eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Michigan City, La Porte, Valparaiso, and Wheatfield....

For the last 23 years, Open Door Adolescent Health Center has been providing Michigan City High School students a free health and mental health clinic right inside of the school’s walls. Back in 2014, First Trust Credit Union got wind of what Open...

On December 31, First Trust Credit Union was signed into existence by the effort of a small group of La Porte teachers. Over the last 60 years, First Trust has grown from a small member base of La Porte County teachers to an expanding company with...