Extra Credit Union awards $10,000 in grants to local schools
This fall, Barnes Early Childhood Center in Grosse Pointe Public Schools will have a new, unique attendee on its roster—a therapy dog. The dog will be able to enhance students’ well-being by reducing their stress, increasing students’ positive emotions, promoting engagement and positive attitudes toward learning, and so much more. The benefits of a therapy […]
Important Update Regarding Statements
In light of recent events, we want to provide an update regarding Year End and December statements. At this time, we anticipate printed statements will be delivered next week. eStatements should be available within the same timeframe. You will be able to access both current and archived statements within eBanking at that time. We apologize […]
Extra Credit Union Collects $1,910 and 468 personal care/winter items for homeless students in Macomb County
Donation comes in time for frigid Michigan winter weather Negative 20 below wind chills. Continuous snow and ice-covered roads. We may have missed a white Christmas, but traditional winter weather has finally arrived in Michigan. For those who have a warm place to call home, this may not mean much. But it’s all too different […]
Important Scam Alert: Phone fraudsters posing as ECU staff
We may be coming out of the holiday season—A.K.A. scam season—but that doesn’t mean fraudsters will be done trying to steal your financial and personal information. Please be aware of recent scams and protect your information: PHONE CALL SCAM: Recently, members have reported receiving phone calls from a number that appears to be originating at […]
Seniors Learn Budgeting/Adulting in ECU Financial Simulation
They’ll soon be graduating, and many will be off on their own, so what better time than now for Yale High School’s class of 2024 to get a dose of the real world, finances and all. Extra Credit Union debuted its new Real Life. Real Choices financial reality simulation at Yale High School on November […]
Detroit Free Press names Extra Credit Union a winner of the Michigan Top Workplaces 2023 Award
Extra Credit Union has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by the Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces award program. This is the third year the financial institution has participated in the program and the third year the credit union has made the list. “We’re ‘All In’ for our members is a motto at Extra […]
SCAM ALERT!
There is a new scam making its way around currently. It’s being called the “Pig Butchering” scam because fraudsters essentially try to “fatten up” the target before committing the fraud. Here is how it works: A scammer may reach out to the potential victims either by text message, direct message on social media, or other […]
Continuing Education Scholarship Winners Announced
Extra Credit Union recently surprised its 2023 Continuing Education Scholarship recipients at their homes with the news that they will be getting an “extra” $1,000 toward their education this fall. High school scholarships are easier to come by, but often, adults or individuals who are heading back to college or trade school after a break […]
Protect Your Accounts!
Recently, Extra Credit Union was made aware of a new type of fraud attempt. Members have reported receiving text messages such as: “Member Alert: Your Extra CU Account has been placed on hold due to security concerns. Please visit (fictional web link) now to restore your account.” Please be aware this text message may not […]
NOW OPEN: New ECU Lending Center in Washington Township
Hello, northern Macomb County! We’re now in your neck of the woods! That’s right! Extra Credit Union is excited to announce the opening of our new Washington Township Lending Center, located at 59321 Van Dyke Avenue {north of 27 Mile Road}! You’ve been asking, and we’ve been listening! And now, our friendly and knowledgeable staff […]
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