Freedom Federal Credit Union announces new philanthropic foundation

BEL AIR, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced that it has established The Freedom to Help Foundation to further its commitment to community support and to give back to the people, the organizations, and the communities it serves within Baltimore and Harford Counties. Going forward, all community outreach and financial support will now flow through the Foundation. The Freedom to […]

Baltimore County, Harford County defendants facing charges in alleged scheme involving over $4 million in fraudulent bank transactions

BALTIMORE, MD—A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging four defendants with conspiracy to commit bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Charged in the indictment are: Raissa Kaossele, 22, of Baltimore; Damilola Ojo, 29, of Pikesville; Victor Ojo, 28, of Edgewood; Jamelia Thompson, 29, of Pikesville. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland […]

Attorney General Frosh joins multistate coalition calling on consumer banks to eliminate overdraft fees

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh this week joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in calling on the CEOs of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo to eliminate all overdraft fees on consumer bank accounts. In a letter to the financial institutions, Attorney General Frosh urged each bank to eliminate overdraft fees by this […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union opens new branch in Perry Hall

PERRY HALL, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union opened a new, full-service branch in the Perry Hall area on Saturday, August 21st. The Credit Union marked the occasion with a community-wide grand opening celebration. The event was held at its new location, 5000 Honeygo Center Drive in the Honeygo Village Center, and featured music, food, games, and giveaways. This is the Credit […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union to hold grand opening event in Honeygo Village Center in August

PERRY HALL, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union will be opening a new full-service branch in the Perry Hall/White Marsh area next month. A community-wide grand opening celebration will be held on Saturday, August 21st. This is FFCU’s first branch in Baltimore County, and sixth branch within northeastern Maryland. The new branch will be located at 5000 Honeygo Center Drive in the […]

Freedom Federal Credit Union to open new branch in Perry Hall

UPDATE: A grand opening date has been announced. Original story below… —— PERRY HALL, MD—Freedom Federal Credit Union has announced plans to open a new full-service branch in the Perry Hall/White Marsh area. This is the Credit Union’s first branch in Baltimore County, and sixth branch within Northeastern Maryland. The new branch will be located at 5000 Honeygo Center Drive […]

Maryland unemployment insurance claimants can now enroll in new direct deposit program

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson has announced that unemployment insurance claimants can now log into their BEACON 2.0 portal or mobile app to select direct deposit or paper check as their preferred benefit payment method. The transition from Bank of America debit cards to direct deposit comes as a result of a new contract with Wells […]

Maryland Department of Labor: Direct deposit will be available for unemployment insurance claimants in April

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Tiffany P. Robinson on Tuesday announced that Maryland’s unemployment insurance claimants will begin receiving their benefit payments via direct deposit beginning in April. The transition from Bank of America debit cards to direct deposit comes as a result of a new contract with Wells Fargo. “Maryland’s unemployment insurance claimants will begin receiving their benefit […]