Month-long events, giveaways and financial learning opportunities

April is tons of fun at Extra Credit Union. It’s Financial Literacy Month—an entire month dedicated to encouraging and empowering those young and old to learn more about finances, combatting the lack of financial literacy in America! And in celebration, we have a lot of “extras”—great events, giveaways and learning opportunities for not only our members, but the entire community. Here’s what we have in store this month:

• VISIT OUR MAIN OFFICE ON APRIL 3: We’ll have a table set up in the lobby with great information, treats and giveaways, including a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Detroit Zoo.
• FREE COIN MACHINE ALL MONTH: That’s right, we’re waiving the maintenance fee when you use our coin machine throughout April.
• KIDS: Open a new youth account or make a $5 or more deposit into an existing youth account and receive a $5 Menchies gift card {some restrictions apply}.
• GET SOCIAL WITH US: We’ll be posting financial literacy facts, articles and more on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram throughout the month. Plus, there will be a “quiz” question every Friday on Facebook, giving participants a chance to win cool ECU swag. AND, we’ll be hosting a drawing on Facebook, giving one lucky winner a pair of tickets to the Detroit Zoo, so be sure to visit our page often.
• FREE SEMINARS: Sign up to attend two informational seminars: Light refreshments will be served; plus, there will be a drawing for one $25 gift card at each seminar. Seats are limited! Please RSVP by April 21, 2017 to Ashley at (586) 276-3150 or email AFordyce@ExtraCreditUnion.org. Please note: As a security precaution, please do not include personal identifiable information such as account numbers or your Social Security number in your email or in the form below. Contact information such as name, address, phone number, and your preferred method of contact are permissible.
  • Roadmap to Financial Success, Money Smart Week seminar with our partner, Greenpath: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at ECU’s Main Office {6611 Chicago Road in Warren}; Have you dreamed of a life free from financial worry? If so, then this is the workshop for you. We will guide you through steps designed to help you reach your financial goals, as well as improve your budget, and credit. Topics to be discussed include credit reports, debt management, money manage­ment, investing, and retirement. Whether you’re just starting out or building on your current status, you will leave with information to get your finances moving in the right direction.
  • First-time Homebuyer: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, April 27 at ECU’s Main Office {6611 Chicago Road in Warren}; Want to purchase a home, but don’t know where to begin? Come see Dan, ECU’s mortgage man, in action as he re­views the steps needed in the home-buying process. Dan will be covering topics such as the pre-approval process, basic mortgage qualifications, searching for the perfect home, making the best offer, home inspections, and appraisals, mortgage loan approvals, and more!

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