Annual Youth Savings Campaign is a Huge Success Thanks to You!
Published: Friday, June 26, 2009
This year, our annual youth savings campaign featuring Seymour de Green benefitted Children's Miracle Network and Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Through your purchase of Seymour Certificates and opening child accounts for your kids and grandkids, ELFCU raised $3,234 in donations. With a dollar-for-dollar match from Co-Op Financial Services, the total donation to Riley Hospital for Children is $6,468.

Rebuild Your Nest Egg
Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
When you think of money matters in the wake of the financial crisis, retirement savings might be at the top of your mind. According to U.S. News & World Report, Americans’ retirement accounts, including 401(k)s and IRAs, lost $3.4 trillion between September 30, 2007 and March 6, 2009. To make matters worse, an estimated more than half of Americans have stopped contributing to their retirement accounts since 2007 because of financial strain.

While there is no easy way to restore your retirement account to the way it was before the economic crisis, there are steps you can take to start rebuilding your nest egg.

Help Your Credit Weather the Economic Storm
Published: Thursday, June 11, 2009
Making sure you have good credit is an important part of any money management plan; good credit expands your borrowing opportunities and gives you access to better rates. But in this economic climate, your credit score matters now more than ever. In uncertain times, lenders are taking precautions to minimize their risk-which can affect your current credit and the credit you hope to borrow.

SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards
Published: Friday, June 5, 2009
We are pleased to announce that as a member of our credit union you may be able to help fund a loved one's private college education.

SAGE Scholar's Inc. a specialist in college savings and tuition planning, has developed a unique and valuable FREE program called Tuition Rewards.