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N.E.W. Credit Union

The Importance of Financial Education & Counseling

Dec 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We provide financial counseling to members and bring financial education into the community.
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A Small Loan After a Storm

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support
Faced with an unexpected need to replace appliances and electronics after their home was hit by a storm, our member knew who to turn to!
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Assisting with Social Security

Dec 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
A 91-year-old member came to us confused as to how she had a negative balance and had overdrawn her account by a hefty amount.
Fox Communities Credit Union

Rebuilding Together Fox Valley

Dec 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
A disabled man in his 60s became somewhat isolated by hoarding and rarely saw his 14 grandkids.
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Not Letting Scarred Credit Stop Us

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
A self-employed truck driver who experienced a cut in wages faced a tax lien on his home.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Supporting Local Merchants via a Debit Card Rewards Program

Dec 01, 2018
  • Supporting Main St
To support small businesses, we offer a free debit card rewards program that incentivizes our members for shopping local.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Supporting Local Merchants via a Debit Card Rewards Program

Dec 01, 2018
  • Supporting Main St
To support small businesses, we offer a free debit card rewards program that incentivizes our members for shopping local.
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Supporting Survivors of Domestic Abuse & The Unhoused

Dec 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
We collected cash and supplies for a local center that addresses domestic abuse and homelessness.
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Saving $10k in Auto Loan Financing

Dec 01, 2018
  • Auto Loans
During an account opening, a gentleman was telling us about a new car he recently purchased.
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An Environmentally Responsible Credit Union

Dec 01, 2018
'We are the most environmentally responsible credit union in the state of Wisconsin.
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$15 Million in Loyalty Pay Back

Dec 01, 2018
  • Membership Perks
We’ve returned more than $15 million to our members since 2009 through a program called Loyalty Pay Back.
CoVantage Credit Union

Keeping Money in Members' Pockets

Dec 01, 2018
  • Paying Dividends
We help keep money in our members' pockets with low interest rates, higher deposit dividends, and fees crafted to change behavior--not purely to generate income.
Co-op Credit Union

Others Turned Them Away, But We Were Able to Help

Dec 01, 2018
  • Home Loans
When a couple sought their first big loan as a married couple, the husband insisted they call his bank, only to be discouraged from applying because of the unreasonably high rate.
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Transforming a Formerly Bankrupt Couple through Free Financial Counseling

Dec 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
A formerly bankrupt young couple was consistently denied for loans elsewhere.
Capital Credit Union

Debt Consolidation & Back on Track

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member came to us when other financial institutions refused to help.
Altra Federal Credit Union

Nationally Recognized Financial Literacy Efforts

Dec 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We interacted with 6,917 students in 2017, through more than 163 school presentations, youth camps and seminars, social media and even an app geared for members ages 2 to 12.
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An Interest-Free Loan Option During Gov't Shutdown

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support
Our credit union was prepared to offer any military or VA employee affected by a possible government shutdown a $5,000 interest-free loan.
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The Power of Setting a Budget

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member had $1,700 in overdrafts and wasn’t keeping up with credit card payments.
UW Credit Union

"This Day has Been the Most Amazing Day"

Oct 25, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
After helping a member set up a HELOC for home improvements and existing credit card debt, this is what she had to say:
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Accessible Van Loans

Oct 01, 2018
  • Auto Loans
Two of our members have a daughter with special needs that require her to use a wheelchair.