Halloween should be an exciting time of year for children and their parents, but too often the celebration devolves into tragedy. Make safety a top priority this year with tips from the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Bonus: the list to spells out something extra to help you remember! Swords, knives, and other … Continue reading “Have a Safe Halloween”
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Credit union members benefit from higher levels of service and participation in the governance of their financial cooperatives. But members also benefit financially to the tune of about $10.2 billion a year—that’s $96 a year per member or $183 a year per member household, according to data from the Credit Union National Association’s economics and … Continue reading “A $10.2 Billion Benefit to Members”
If you thought you (or all your neighbors!) couldn’t join Liberty Savings, think again. Our credit union has a community charter, which means anyone living or working in this community can join our credit union. You might already know that there are many benefits to being a credit union member–such as low fees and loan … Continue reading “The More the Merrier!”
Credit unions are unique in the world of financial institutions. Nowhere is the credit union difference more vivid than in the diverse ways they reach out to millions of low- and moderate-income Americans who seek basic financial services to realize their dreams. The examples of outreach are heart-warming, and the results are life changing. Some … Continue reading “The Credit Union Difference: Reaching Out to Those In Need”
The last ten years have been quite transformational for people, especially this generation of young adults. Younger millennials just graduating college likely saw their parents lose jobs, benefits and pensions while bank executives lost nothing. According to a study by Filene Research Institute, millennials make about as much (rather, as little) as previous generations. Then … Continue reading “Credit Union Values That Fit Your Life Goals”
Totally branchless banking has increased lately, but many are still skeptical. In 2014, Bankrate released a study saying that more than 30% of Americans haven’t visited a branch in the last six months. With the rise of mobile technology, financial security and digital communication, it’s possible to never step foot in a branch again. But … Continue reading “Can You Go Branchless With Liberty Savings?”
Worrying about money is natural. Almost everyone does it at some point. But worrying could also be a sign there are serious problems you’re avoiding —a persistent little reminder that just won’t go away. So if you’re finding yourself stressed about upcoming spring plans or summer travels, there are some simple things you can do to stop … Continue reading “Three Steps to Fixing Your Money Worries”
It’s a trend that’s been going on for years… In an attempt to wring more profit from the biggest shopping day of the year, so many retailers start Black Friday on Thanksgiving that it’s become almost commonplace. Many people view these early store hours as eroding family time and corrupting the meaning of Thanksgiving. The backlash … Continue reading “Shop Cooperatively This Holiday Season”
We’re excited to celebrate and share ICU Day with all our Liberty Savings members, friends and families. The Authentic Difference theme this year really rallies around the nine principles that put people first, and create the credit union difference we strive to promote in all we do. Share your credit union love today with #CUDifference … Continue reading “Happy International Credit Union Day!”
In just one week, credit unions around the world celebrate International Credit Union Day (ICU Day). It’s a great day to remember the benefits of credit unions like Liberty Savings. First, all credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives, offering the same services as other financial institutions, but with a people-first philosophy. Since 1948 credit unions have celebrated … Continue reading “Celebrate The Authentic Difference during International Credit Union Day”