Great Erie Enews | May 2024

Great Erie eNews

MAY 2024

Welcome to Great Erie eNews, the monthly e-Newsletter from

Great Erie Federal Credit Union.

From your finances and family to lifestyle and useful tips, your financial co-op is here for you.

May News

Great Support

One of the most significant benefits of my job is working with great people. People who come to work with purpose and who make a positive impact on the lives of our members. As a member, you can rest assured that the person handling your transaction or answering the phone is giving you their full attention 100 percent of the time. We recognize that you lead busy lives and your finances should be simple and efficient. At Great Erie, our staff is ready to help you save time and money by enrolling in online services. There’s always someone available to help you get started. As always, we enjoy seeing our members when they come into the branch to do business; our goal is to give you access to your accounts so that you don’t have to. Please give us a call or stop in so that we can help you get started. The people helping people philosophy is alive and well at Great Erie FCU!

Robyn

Robyn Young/CEO

Great Erie FCU

Youth Savings & Education

Learn. Save. Grow!

The Super Saver Club is a savings program brought to you by Great Erie FCU, designed especially for kids up to 12 years of age. With Billi the Kangaroo, kids learn about saving and other important financial topics through educational stories, games and entertaining activities. Best of all, the club is fun and free!

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ONLINE SAFETY

8 Internet Safety Rules for Kids

Cyberbullying, cyberstalking and internet scams are on the rise. How can we help kids navigate the internet safely? Since the internet has grown integral to communities worldwide, the question is not how to help children refrain from using the web but how to teach them its dangers. Here are eight rules kids should know before having unchaperoned access to technology.

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Coming Soon! Enhanced Card Management to Great Erie’s Online Banking Mobile App on May 21st.

The features you’ve come to rely on within the existing CardSense App will soon be integrated into our Mobile app. As we integrate CardSense features into our Mobile app, the CardSense App itself will be discontinued. All the functionality you love will still be available in a more convenient location.

Some Features Include:

• Set card transaction limits: Take control of your spending by setting custom transaction limits for your cards.

• View card spending insights: Gain valuable insights into your spending habits and track your expenses effortlessly.

• Add cards to your digital wallet: Simplify your shopping experience by adding your cards to your digital wallet for secure and convenient payments. And much more!

On May 21st, tap “My Cards” within the app to explore the new feature. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, our friendly support team is here to help.

Terms and conditions apply. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

GREAT ERIE GIVES

April 2024 Giving

Our April Community Wishes/Dress Down Donation went to The WNY Land Conservancy

The Land Conservancy is an accredited regional, not-for-profit land trust that works with landowners, municipalities and other organizations to help them conserve their most cherished natural areas and working farms.

Vision

We envision a future in which forests, farms, meadows and waterways are connected, cherished and protected in Western New York. Our clean air, clean water and fertile soils will equitably support the health and well-being of future generations of every living thing.

Learn more at the www.wnylc.org

Refer a Member 💚

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH PROGRAM 💚

Offered by Great Erie to promote growth and reward our members for expanding our membership. Help your credit union, get rewarded!

Share the benefits of being a member/owner of Great Erie with your friends and family! Earn $20 every time you refer a friend to Great Erie. The more you refer, the more you earn!

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Check and monitor your credit score for free!

Access your credit score, full credit report, credit monitoring, financial tips and credit building education without impacting your credit score!

Credit Sense from Great Erie Credit FCU and SavvyMoney is a powerful tool available in online banking and our mobile app - anytime, anywhere and for free.

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BANZAI LEARNING

May is Small Business Month. Access our free online Financial Wellness Center to learn how to run a business effectively. Explore these noteworthy activities and articles about running a business, basic bookkeeping, getting SBA loans, keeping employees and understanding workplace cybersecurity.

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GREAT ERIE BLOG

7 Steps for Starting a New Business

From idea to business plan to legal structure options, here's a guide to starting your own company.

There's a statistic tossed around among entrepreneurs and others that about half of all businesses fail. While there is some truth in that number - research shows that 50% of new companies close within the first five years - Americans continue to launch new firms at a healthy clip.