What's The Safest
Way to Save Money?

Legendary methods have included putting it:

In a coffee can and burying it in the backyard.
In a hole in the wall.
In a hole under a brick in the fireplace.
In a sock.
In the freezer.
Under your mattress.

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Save a little. Get a lot.

Saving for the things you need may be easier than you think. Click on the "4 Steps to Financial Independence" button to start reaching your goals. For example:

      

Getting out of debt
Buying a home
Sending your kids to college
Buying a car
Having more for retirement  

  

Your credit union is in touch with your goals and is prepared to help you make an improvement in your financial situation. Through the Plan it. Save 4 it. savings program, we'll show you four simple steps to help you start saving today -- even if you tell us "I don't make enough money to save right now."

Start today!
Don't miss the chance to improve your life. Call your credit union to set up an appointment to see how you can Save 4 it. today. Saving a little each week can add up to big savings. Review the chart below to see what saving only $10 a month can do to change your financial situation. Multiply these numbers by four to see what you could save if you were able to save $10 a week.

How Your Money Can Grow
Savings Based On $10 Monthly Deposit
Percent Interest

Length
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
1 year 121.11 122.22 123.36 124.50 125.65
5 years 630.47 662.99 697.70 734.77 774.37
10 years 1,327.20 1,472.50 1,638.79 1,829.46 2,048.45
15 years 2,097.13 2,460.90 2,908.19 3,460.38 4,144.70
20 years 2,947.97 3,667.75 4,620.41 5,890.20 7,593.69

Dollar amounts are compounded monthly.

 

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