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Federal Insurance Increases

UPDATE: The $250,000 Share Insurance Protection increase is now permanent!

The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, signed into law May 20, 2009, included a provision extending $250,000 share insurance coverage provided by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund through December 31, 2013. Now, with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act signed into law July 21, 2010, this level of coverage has become permanent. The level of coverage was increased from $100,000 in 2008.

Does that mean any funds you have at Vantage are insured to only $250,000? Not necessarily. Contact us for more information on how you may qualify for additional coverage through NCUA.

Vantage Updates of Note for August

Just wanted to remind people of some changes coming to vcu.com:

Foursquare in 4 minutes.

What is Foursquare (not the kids game)?  Why is it growing so fast?  Here is a short video I put together explaining the basics of how it works.  For more details on how the game works and common questions, check out the Foursqaure FAQ

 

Happy Father's Day 2010

We really enjoyed creating the Mother's Day video last month. So, we decided to do the same for our Dads. Once again, we visited with several of our dads, here at Vantage Credit Union, and asked them; "What do you love about being a father?" 

Happy Father's Day from the Vantage family, and a big thank you to all the dads out there.

 

Young and Free in 2010

When the first Young & Free program launched in Alberta Canada (via Servus CU) a few years back, I remember thinking, “We must do that!” Many here at Vantage thought the same thing. Today, we are thrilled to be launching Young & Free St. Louis, featuring Not Your Mama’s Account.

Durbin Amendment Harms Credit Unions … and YOU!

Government legislation is now making its way across Capitol Hill that could drive small financial institutions (like Vantage) out of the debit card business.

The Durbin Amendment, included in the Financial Reform Bill, was created by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and recently passed the U.S. Senate.

Happy Mother's Day 2010

What do you love about being a mom? We visited with several of our moms here at Vantage Credit Union and asked them that very question. Here are some of their responses ...

Happy Mother's Day from the Vantage family, and a big thank you to moms everywhere for all you do!
 

Regulation Changes to Overdraft Policy Coming––Action Required

What if:
You’re at the grocery store checkout with a grocery cart-full and the groceries add up to a little more than the $185 in your checking account. Would you want your Vantage debit card transaction to clear?

What topics are you most interested in discussing with Vantage staff?

Budgeting
27% (12 votes)
Building Credit
29% (13 votes)
New Products/Ideas
22% (10 votes)
Financial Industry News
2% (1 vote)
Other
20% (9 votes)
Total votes: 45

New Online Poll - Meetups and Communication

Tell us what you think?  What kind of meetup/discussion tools would you like to see Vantage CU utilize more?

Click Here to see the Poll

Thanks,

Matt (Technovation)Matt (Technovation)

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