10 reasons to celebrate

October 16 is Credit Union Day

[Oct. 15, 2008]

October 16, 2008, is International Credit Union Day. We hope you're celebrating!

Why celebrate Credit Union Day?

Here are 10 reasons to celebrate:

  1. STCU is owned by its members, not the U.S. Treasury (no offense, Secretary Paulson.)
  2. STCU is not-for-profit, so instead of Wall Street investors carting away the earnings, we reinvest the "profits" back into the organization. Here's one example.
  3. STCU deposits are insured to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Learn more.
  4. STCU pays great dividends. In the first six months of 2008, we paid dividends of $12.5 million to our members. Read our latest financials.
  5. STCU has outstanding loan rates, often among the lowest in the market. Check 'em out!
  6. STCU makes banking easy and convenient. Have you tried mobile banking? 
  7. STCU is a cooperative of members, sharing resources and working together to boost personal wealth and the local economy. Here's an example to help holiday shoppers. 
  8. STCU members each get one vote to elect a board of directors. You could be nominated!
  9. STCU takes the security of your money and identity seriously. Free shredding available. 
  10. STCU is one of 49,000 credit unions worldwide, serving 177 million members, including 2.3 million Washington. Shared branching and surcharge-free ATMs are just two reasons why it pays to belong to STCU!

Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire has proclaimed October 16 as Credit Union Day. Thanks for joining STCU in the celebration!

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