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Jan 06, 2023

Curb the Christmas Chaos with a Christmas Club!

Phew! Another Holiday season in Santa’s metaphorical bag. If you’re like us, chances are your finances are still settling in the dust of the Christmas chaos. It’s true what they say; preparation is key! In the New Year, we plan to curb the Christmas chaos with a Christmas Club account. Here’s how to save a little all year to bring on the Holiday cheer:

WAIT… A CLUB?!

If you’re new to the Christmas Club world, it’s a special savings account that takes the financial stress out of the holidays. 

I’M INTRIGUED! HOW DOES IT WORK?

Once your account is open, you can set up a monthly, direct auto-transfer. Your savings will accumulate all year! 

THAT SEEMS PRETTY EASY! WHAT’S THE CATCH?

You can only touch your savings without penalty on November 1st, when they automatically disperse into your checking account. But that’s less of a “catch” and more of us being your accountability buddy. Oh, and there’s more good news! There’s no monthly service charge, and dividends compound yearly. 

THAT SOUNDS LIKE A SWEET DEAL!

We think so too! If you still need to set one up this year, the sooner you get started, the better. Even Santa takes the whole year to get ready!

If you’re ready to take charge of your Holiday savings, we’re prepared to support you in answering any of your questions. Check out our Christmas Club account here!

And, if you need a judgment-free zone to go over a plan to recover from Christmas spending, we’ve got a team ready to support you.

(P.S. – If you’re more of a Social Media person, D.M. us on Facebook or Instagram, and we’ll set you up with someone perfect for you and your goals.)

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Throwing it back to our Board of Directors, who've Throwing it back to our Board of Directors, who've always held it down behind the grill at our Laurel Member BBQ. 🍔🌭 Some things never change, including how grateful we are for our members.⁠
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Join us next Thursday, August 27, from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for this year's Laurel Member BBQ! Whether you're stopping by for lunch or taking care of your banking, we'd love to see you and say thank you for being an Altana member. 💚
Back-to-school shopping usually means pencils, bac Back-to-school shopping usually means pencils, backpacks, and approximately 47 things your kid swears they need. 🫠⁠
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But there’s one thing worth putting on the list that doesn’t come from the school supply aisle: real-world money skills.⁠
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With Zing, kids and teens can start learning how to spend, save, and manage money with a parent or guardian right there alongside them.⁠
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New school year. New skills. More financial confidence.⁠
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Learn how Zing works at https://altanafcu.org/zing-banking-for-the-next-generation/
Have you made it to the fair yet?⁠ .⁠ We were pump Have you made it to the fair yet?⁠
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We were pumped to have given away 5,000 FREE fair tickets this year, and we hope lots of you got to enjoy them! While we’ve officially run out of free tickets (you all really said “I’ll take one!”), we’re still excited to see you for the final day of the fair with FREE treats from the Altana VW Bus!⁠
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A quick heads-up for Saturday: this year your Altana card won't get you free entry to the fair. However, if you picked up one of the 5,000 tickets, you’re good to go!⁠
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We’ll take the feedback and keep the free-ticket game strong for next year. In the meantime, come find us Saturday for a sweet treat! 2 PM - 6 PM. 🎡💚
Life feels better when the numbers make sense, whi Life feels better when the numbers make sense, which is why we don't gatekeep the math it takes to get you to your goals. ⁠
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Our website has every calculator you need to work out a budget for your next adventure or to estimate loan payments. They're free (and dare we say, fun) and take the guesswork out of your money decisions.⁠
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What if we told you one of your Altana member perk What if we told you one of your Altana member perks is free financial coaching? 👀⁠
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Through our partners at GreenPath, you have access to confidential, one-on-one financial coaching at no cost. And if you're the kind to run through your options before talking with someone else, we've also got you covered with our Coach Lea. She's there to talk whether you're creating a budget, paying down debt, improving your credit, or planning for what's next. ⁠
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Sometimes the smartest financial move is simply asking for guidance. 💚⁠
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Laurel Members: Mark your calendars for our Member Laurel Members: Mark your calendars for our Member BBQ on Thursday, August 27, from 11 AM - 2 PM!⁠
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Whether you're stopping by to take care of your banking or planning to stay and visit, we'd love to see you! Grab some lunch and celebrate with us. We always look forward to this day because it gives us the chance to connect with the community where our credit union got its start. 💚
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