Category: Banking
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Credit Unions Love You To Death
5 Estate Planning Tools Credit Unions Provide By CUEvangelist – “Spreading The Good News About CUs!” No one makes plans to die. However, making preparation for one’s death can be a gift to loved ones you will leave behind. When in place, estate planningallows those you love to mourn or…
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10 Questions Credit Union Employees Should Be Able To Answer
by Mark S. Brantley, Esq. – CUEvangelist Credit Union 101: Quiz 1) What is a credit union?Answer:Credit Unions are not-for-profit, member-owned financial institutions that promote thrift and provide community support. 2) What is the credit union philosophy?Answer:The credit union philosophy is “People Helping People.” 3) What is the credit union…
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Credit Unions: Service Is The Secret Sauce!
by Mark S. Brantley, Esq. – CUEvangelist In 1967, the McDonalds corporation introduced its classic Bic Mac hamburger consisting of two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. Forty years later, 560 million Big Macs were sold each year at an average of 17…
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“SANTA FRAUDS” ARE COMING TO TOWN!
by Mark S. Brantley, Esq. – CUEvangelist It’s no secret this is my favorite time of year and likely yours as well. For me however, I’m looking forward to the holiday classics “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, and “ A Christmas Carol” to name a few. Additionally, every year I…
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FULL FAITH AND CREDIT UNIONS
By Mark S. Brantley, Esq – CUEvangelist The history of credit unions has been deeply intertwined with religious faith for decades. In 1909, the first credit union chartered in the United States was a faith-based institution – St. Mary’s Cooperative Credit Association of Mancester, New Hampshire. The credit union originally…
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Make it Plain!
by Mark S. Brantley, Esq. – CUEvangelist What is interchange? By definition, it is two or more people exchanging views or ideas. However, it could also be defined as a transportation junction that connects various roads or highways. Although both definitions are correct, to the average person there is likely little to…