Skyline 201: Credit Union vs. Bank

While both banks and credit unions offer similar products—like checking accounts, loans, and mobile banking—the way they operate (and who they serve) is entirely different.

At Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union, we’re proud to be a credit union—built by and for our members. 

Skyline Supports Candlewood Fishing Camp

Skyline Supports: Candlewood Fishing Camp, which provides immersive, hands-on fishing experiences on renowned bodies of water such as Candlewood Lake and Lake Champlain in Litchfield County, of Connecticut!

Charged to Be Broke

Is your banking charging you to be broke? No monthly minimums, no nonsense, no BS fees. The credit union he here for YOU. Read for more. 

Skyline 103: Buying a Car

Buying a car is a major financial decision, and being prepared can save you money and stress. Learn key tips on budgeting, securing financing, researching vehicles, and spotting red flags at dealerships. With the right knowledge, you can confidently navigate the car-buying process and get the best deal possible.

Press Release Levine Litigation

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union and Levine Litigation Partner to Expand Access to Legal Services Through Affordable Financing, Open to Read More!

Credit Union Mergers: Choose Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union

A Message from Our CEO: Why Credit Unions Should Consider Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union as Their Merger Choice

CEO Testifies Against Interchange

Our CEO, James Higgins, Testified in Hartford; Taking stand against the CT interchange fee bill.

DONATE LIFE CT

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union Supports: Donate Life CT. An organizaation dedicated to the purpose of public education and awareness for all Connecticut residents concerning the lifesaving benefits of organ and tissue donation

Press Release Seymour Ambulance

Press Release: Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union Provides Seymour Ambulance Association with Ambulance Purchase Financing

Skyline 201: Tax Refunds

Tax refund season is here! Make the most of your refund by paying down debt wisely, building savings, and avoiding unnecessary spending. Check out our latest article for smart tips to maximize your financial success this season.

iHeartMedia - Jane Doe No More

Our CEO, James Higgins was interviewed on iHeartMedia to discuss the upcoming fundraiser for Jane Doe No More. Want to listen in or learn more? 

Credit Score

Members! Through online banking or mobile banking you now have the option to view your credit scores and see how to manage your credit right through Skyline Finacnial Federal Credit Union! 

Not the CD you were expecting?

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union is offering a promotion to bring money not already on deposit at the credit union by offering 5.00% APY for 7 Months! Open to read more details. 

Skyline 301: Romance Scams

Skyline 301: Romance Scams: How to Protect Your Heart and Your Wallet

Knights of Columbus

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union Supports Knights of Columbus

Inspirational Speaker Series

Come see our CEO, James Higgins provide insightful and practical advice on financial well beign at the Watebrury Chamber on January 31st at 7:45am. Open for more details!

Skyline 201 - Balance Transfers

New year, new balance! Check out this month's article on balance transfers for Skyline 201. Open to read more!

ANNOUNCING: Fairfield County Now Welcomed in Charter Expansion

Our field of membership is expanding! We're now welcoming all individuals and businesses of Fairfield County, CT! Check out the article for more information on our expansion. 

CEO James Higgins on iHeart Radio

Our CEO, James Higgins, went live on air with Allie Demers of iHeart Radio and the commissioner of DCF to talk about the need for more foster homes in Connecticut. 

Skyline 101: Emergency Savings Plan

Skyline101: This month we're focused on helping you create an emergency savings plan. 

Skyline102 Building Credit

For August, we're focused on building credit again! Check out are Skyline 201: Building Credit as it's the second edition of our building credit series. 

New Partner Alert | Starlight

New Partner Alert | Starlight - A Benfits hub to help our members identify what welfare benefits they're eligble to apply for. 

Skyline 101 Bank vs. Credit Union

In this month's article we're going to focus on the difference between a bank and a credit union. Open to read more!

New Partner Alert | Sparrow

NEW PARTNER ALERT: SPARROW STUDENT LOAN PORTAL: Your Education, Your Terms. Open to read the news!

Chamber Thanks Our CEO

During the Waterbury Regional Chamber Annual meeting, our CEO was acknowledged for his dedication to the YP Group over the last decade and serving as chairman from 2021 to 2024. Open to read more!

Skyline 102: Buying A Car

This month's education series is a part 2! Navigating the Car Buying Journey: Tips and Red Flags to Watch Out for at Dealerships

Membership Campaign

April is NEW MEMBER MONTH! All month long we're looking to add to our membership! Interested in learning more? Check out our latest post! 

Supporting Easterseals

Skyline proudly supports the Easterseals. For more information on their annual fundraiser Pints for a Purpose, open this article!

New Product: Line of Credit

NEW PRODUCT ALERT! Unlock Financial Flexibility with Our Line of Credit! Open for more deatils. 

Skyline 101 - Tax Refunds

Skyline 101: Tax Refunds, the good, the bad, and the over spent. This month we'll be focused on how to be utilize your refund! Open for more details. 

Supporting Exchange Club of Naugatuck

Skyline Financial FCU Supports the Naugatuck Exchange Club Annual Community Champions Program. Open for more details!

2024 Strategic Initiatives

Check out what the 2024 Strategic Initiatives are for Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union! 

Supporting Annie C Courtney Foundation

Skyline Financial FCU Supports the Annie C Courtney Foundation's Annual Dinner on 2/29/2024. Check out the full article for more details! 

Skyline201: Romance Scams

Another year, another romance scam knowledge article! Open to read the second edition of Romance Scams!

MessagePay & Skyline

New way to pay your loans via MessagePay! Open to read more.

Skyline 101: Balance Transfers

In this month's article, we're going to focus on the benefit of doing a balance transfer and how it can be helpful in savings some money for you!

2023 CULCT Awards

Skyline received the 2023 Marketing Excellence Award and our COO Benjamyn Frye wins the Outstanding CU Emerging Leader Award at the CT League Annual meeting!

Skyline 101: Managing Auto Payments

We're focused on how to manage auto payments this month for Skyline101. Curious to learn more? Click to read the full article. 

SKYLINE 101: Buying an Investment Home

This month Skyline 101 is focused on buying an investment property. Open to read more!

Skyline 101: Building Credit

In August, Skyline 101 is focused on building credit. Read through this article to learn more about the importance of credit, what some minimum scores are to get qualified for loans, how to build credit and more! 

Business Solutions by Skyline

Starting a business? See how Skyline's solutions can help you hit the ground running with our payment solutions and point of sale offers!

Skyline 101: HELOCs

This month for Skyline 101, HELOCs: the good, the remodeled, and the refinance. 

Skyline 101: Buying a Car

This month for Skyline 101, Let's buy a car! First time? Second time? 100th time? There's always a chance to learn something new when car shopping. Open to read more!

Pride Month 2023

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union supports pride month letting the community know: you're safe to bank here. 

Connecticut GAC

Connecticut Credit Unions Gather in Hartford for Governing Affairs Conference on Wednesday May 24th. CU's from around the state and the CU league joined together. 

System Upgrades

Open to read more about our system upgrades happening between 4/28 and 5/3! Note: Our office will be closed on May 1st and May 2nd during the upgrade. 

Skyline 101: Saving Money

During the month of March, it's all about saving money. Open to read this month's article on saving money for an emergency fund.

CEO Higgins on Air with Renee DiNino

CEO Higgins went live on air with iHeart Radio's Renee DiNino to talk about the Exchange Club of Waterbury

CEO Message Regarding Bank Failures

Open to read more about our CEO’s message regarding the latest bank failures in the news. 

Skyline @ GAC

This week Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union's Executive Leadership Team joins over 6,000 credit union executives in Washington DC for an annual Governing Affairs Conference. Want to learn more? Check it out!

Skyline 101: Romance Scam

During the month of February, we're celebrating love. Let's just be sure it's real love and not a romance scam! Curious to learn more? Open this article! 

2023 Strategic Initiatives

Check out Skyline Financial FCU's 2023 Strategic Initaitives here!

Food Drive

Skyline Financial FCU supports the Exchange Club of Waterbury and is collecting food donations at the lobby.  

Skyline Partners with Turnkey for Small Business

Skyline Financial FCU and Turnkey Processing Announce New Partnership for Small Businesses in Connecticut. Open to read more!

Community Chartered Membership Now Available at Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union

Eligibility for membership has been expanded. Open to read more!

New ATM Install

Members- We're getting a new ATM. Click here to see what you need to know to plan accordingly. 

Mobile Deposit- Now Available

Mobile deposit, NOW AVAILABLE! Open to see more. 

Daily Limits Increased

Daily limits on debit cards now increased to $1,500.00! Open for more details.

CEO Higgins inducted to Board of Trustees for Connecticut Community Foundation

CEO James Higgins was inducted into the board of trustees for the Connecticut Community Foundation representing Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union! Open to read more.

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union | Google Review Contest

Click here to review the rules and disclaimer for more details on how to be entered to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Pride Month

Most people feel no fear walking into a branch, but that's not true for all members. Our CEO, James Higgins has a message to the membership on how members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome to conduct their banking here, fear-free. 

Meet our COO, Benjamyn Frye!

The Skyline Financial FCU team is expanding! Click here to meet Benjamyn Frye, Skyline's new Chief Operating Officer! 

Skyline Financial FCU Announces Online and Mobile Banking Update!

New online banking launching May 19th and NEW Mobile Banking App Launching May 24th! Also see the note on the password update that will be required of all users on May 19th. 

More Surcharge Free ATMs!

Check out the newest update from Allpoint, where they've added more Circle K locations to the surcharge-free ATM network! 

IT Security Update

Read our CEO's Message to learn more about the security precautions that are in effect to help protect your data and your money under today's IT threats across the financial sector landscape.

Skyline at the GAC

Check out how Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union's CEO James Higgins is headed down to Washington, DC for the 2022 CUNA GAC! James will advocate on behalf of the membership and represent our credit union needs!

GAP Coverage Now Available

Apply for GAP Coverage on your next Auto Loan with Skyline! Have peace of mind if your vehicle is totaled in an accident, plus get $1,000 toward the next loan when needed. 

How does 55,000+ ATMs Sound?

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union joined the Allpoint ATM network. Members can access 55,000+ ATMs worldwide surcharge free! Also, there are ATMs that accept cash deposits! Check out the Allpoint ATM Locator for an ATM near you!

Now Offering Mobile Wallet

Now offering Moble Wallet on Debit Cards and Credit Cards for iPhones, Android Phones, Samsung Phones! 

Apple Pay| Google Pay | Samung Pay

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union's CEO - Interviewed on Cardrates

Skyline Financial FCU Delivers Dedicated Member Services- Open to see a summary or view the entire article. 

Online Banking Change

Check out the phase one change, effective February 7, 2022.

Exciting Tech and Infrastructure Changes coming in 2022!

CEO James Higgins is investing in technology to improve services for Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union. The tech projects have begun in September 2021, and we’re expecting launches all throughout 2022 for various products.

James Higgins Receives Young Professional Award

Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union President CEO James Higgins Receives Young Professional Award.  Award given by Credit Union League of Connecticut recognizes exemplary performance in advancing credit union movement

Employees thank CEO James Higgins for Bosses Day

From the bottom of their heart, Pixie, Sherry, Yvette, Stephanie, and Chris thanked James Higgins for Bosses day. 

Meet our CEO, James Higgins

Hello members! My name is James Higgins and I’m excited to join the Skyline Financial Federal Credit Union as Chief Executive Officer. I started on May 3rd, 2021 and was met with a warm welcome from the credit union team members that I’m sure you know and love already.