Great Erie eNews
MAY 2022
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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.
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Serving Our Members and the Community.
Your Member-Owned Financial Co-op.
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Anniversary Auto Loan Special! |
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This year, 2022, marks 70 years since Great Erie FCU was founded. Thanks to the WNY community's continued trust and support, we have grown over the years.
As a member-owner, our story is yours too, and we want to celebrate with you!
From April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022, we offer special rates on our auto loans.
Take advantage of rates as low as 1.70% APR*.
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*All rates quoted and listed are APR (Annual Percentage Rate). All loans are subject to approval, rates may vary from those listed based on term and credit qualifications. The auto loan rate reflects a .25% discount for enrollment in direct deposit with autopay. A rate of 1.95% APR for auto model years 2021-2019. Must apply by June 30, 2022, and fund by July 15, 2022. Federally Insured by the NCUA. |
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As a "sneak peek", June is Member Appreciation Month at the credit union. Join us this 70th anniversary year as we celebrate YOU, our members who own the credit union. During the month of June, we will have weekly raffle prizes and giveaways. More to come ...
Our big-ticket raffle item for the celebration is a Weber Genesis II S-335 Grill from Arthur's Hardware in Orchard Park. Be entered to win by completing an in-branch transaction (either OP or EA branch). One entry per day. Drawing entries start Monday, May 16th, and go until June 30th. The winner will be announced at the end of Member Appreciation Month on July 1st.
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Congrats to our March
Lucky Savings Drawing Winner!
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Congrats to Lauren, our 2nd Prize winner of $50 for the March Lucky Savers Account drawing!
Our Lucky Savers account at Great Erie helps you build your savings while giving you a chance to win monthly and quarterly cash prizes!
You can open a Lucky Savers account by visiting one of our branch locations. You can even set up direct deposit or scheduled transfers to increase your chance to win. Open your Lucky Savers account today!
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Great Track from Great Erie |
Get a sharper view of your financial picture. Great Erie's Great Track is free online software that provides all the tools you need.
Getting organized has never been easier. All of your accounts - even those at other financial institutions - in one, easy-to-find place. Create budgets, track and categorize your spending habits, see how much money you have to pay bills, and other expenses day-by-day. When it comes to saving and spending, Great Track helps you make better choices.
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BANZAI CORNER - Great Erie's Online Financial Literacy Program |
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Banzai insider education - In response to rapidly spiking inflation, the Fed plans to raise interest rates - aggressively, if needed. Inflation measures how much prices rise over time. When prices rise, the value of a dollar falls and your purchasing power goes down.
What is inflation? The price of goods and services - stuff you buy - isn't constant; prices change over time. When prices go up, that's inflation. During moments of inflation, it takes more money to buy products and services. This means that purchasing power goes down.
To measure inflation and purchasing power, economists look at a price index, often the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures the average price of goods at specific moments in time. Economists then compare changes in cost averages to figure out the rate at which they've gone up. The rate is the rate of inflation and is measured as a percentage. Inflation 101: knowledge is power.
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Move your high-rate credit card balances to GEFCU
and choose which option is best for you!
Learn about our Great Rate & Great Rewards Visa credit card offers.
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Try Hydrosonic massage at Eclectic Energy Wellness Institute in E.A. |
Eclectic Energy Wellness Institute is coming up on its' one-year anniversary in May. Eclectic Energy is a Spa Studio located in the village of East Aurora that offers Hydrosonic therapy massage treatment. This technology utilizes high and low frequency sound waves for cellular level healing, lymphatic drainage, and deep relaxation. When certain frequencies are applied to the body, healing starts to begin.
Wendy Blamowski, the founder and owner, offers individual appointments, private mini-retreats along with a Corporate Wellness program she just launched for local businesses to keep employees both physically and mentally healthy.
Eclectic Energy Wellness Institute
(716) 266-2255
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Get noticed with a Member Spotlight ~ Submit your Business!
Celebrating an anniversary or milestone? This is a wonderful opportunity to announce it to our GEFCU membership. It's free!
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Spread the word ... as part of our 70th Anniversary Member Appreciation, members that take part in our "Refer a Member" program and refer a member from May 16th through June 30th will receive 5 additional raffle tickets for the Weber Genesis II S-335 Grill drawing!
(5 additional raffle tickets per each member referral)
Please contact our Member Service Dept. with your referral.
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In celebration of our 70th Anniversary, our APRIL Community Wishes/Dress Down Day Donation (in conjunction with Earth Day 2022) went to:
The Western New York 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.
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Credit Sense
Your credit score can determine whether you get a loan, qualify for a lease, even get hired for certain jobs.
We can help you keep close tabs on it - and improve it, too.
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Card Sense
Keep tabs on your Great Erie Debit and Credit Cards with real-time alerts from our Card Sense App.
Your card, on your terms.
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When your kids begin socializing online, you may want to talk to them about certain risks. Inappropriate conduct, inappropriate contact, and inappropriate content. You can reduce these risks by talking to your kids about how they communicate - online and off - and encouraging them to engage in conduct they can be proud of. |
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Too Many Subs
Signs that you're paying for too many subscription services
Subscription services are great. But they are also plentiful and costly. While we all love subs for their convenience factor, you could probably cut back on some and save some cash. Here are some signs you're in too deep with subs.
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MAY SPONSORSHIP/EVENTS/CALENDAR |
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Cinco de Mayo
Mother's Day
Memorial Day Holiday - Closed Monday, May 30th
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