Category: Credit unions
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Credit Unions: Celebrating July 4th and Financial Independence
Published by CUEvangelist – July 3, 2024 As Americans celebrate July 4th with cookouts, amusement park visits, and movie outings, there is the likelihood many will not pause to reflect on the history of Independence Day and its origins. The Boston Tea Party, a rebellion sparked by unfair taxes, played…
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Making the Case for PSAs: Pet Savings Accounts
Published By CUEvangelist – June 23, 2024 Pet Savings Accounts (PSAs) have not gained traction among credit unions to date. Yet, the cost of pet healthcare has skyrocketed over the years. Pet care can be overwhelming especially in emergencies, highlighting the need for financial services and planning. Aside from the…
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Addition Financial Credit Union Promotes Betsy Thompson to Director of Commercial Lending
Media Release – Addition Financial Credit Union, June 20, 2024 LAKE MARY, Fla (June 20, 2024) – Addition Financial Credit Union is pleased to announce that Betsy Thompson has been promoted to the position of Director of Commercial Lending and Business Services. In her new role, Betsy will oversee the…
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What do Credit Unions and Juneteenth have in Common?
Published by CUEvangelist – June 19, 2024 You guessed it – a lack of awareness. Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, more specifically for those in Galveston, Texas. Many attribute the holiday’s history to the notion that enslaved Africans in the state…
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Small Credit Union Profile: LOCO Credit Union
RE: Innovative Car Sales Strategy Credit Union Name: LOCO CU Location: Alamogordo, NM Asset Size: $66 Million Field of Membership: Community Charter CEO: Deanna Schlensing LOCO Credit Union located in Alamogordo, New Mexico has developed an innovative and effective car sales strategy that benefits local car dealerships, the credit union,…
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Small Credit Union Profile: Audubon Federal Credit Union
RE: CEO Leadership In Action Credit Union: Audubon Federal Credit Union Location: Owensboro, KY Asset Size: $30.2 Million Field of Membership: Community Charter CEO: Jessica Higdon The $30.2 million Asset-sized Audubon Federal Credit Union (Audubon FCU) headquartered in Owensboro, KY is a community-chartered credit union with over 2,500 members. In…
