FEBRUARY 15, 2007, ISSUE 3
Financial Solutions. Member Success.
The John Flynn Scholarship is Back!
A higher education contributes to a higher quality of life. Colorado United Credit Union would like to award the John Flynn Scholarship to a few life-long learners who want to live exceptional lives. Two (2) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded and scholarship funds will be made out to the recipient's chosen school. Applicants must be a Colorado United member in good standing. In addition, applicants must have a specific occupational goal and currently seeking to further their education at an institution of higher learning, including vocational-technical schools, community college, a four year college or university or any other educational pursuit as deemed appropriate by the applicaiton committee. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 31, 2007. To download an application, click here.
Win $5000 to Take the Vacation of a Lifetime!
Online Bill Pay could help you win your dream vacation! Just use our simple, secure online bill pay service between February 1 and March 31, 2007, and you could win $5000 towards your dream vacation! Whether you are new to online bill pay or have been using it for years, you will receive an automatic entry into our contest each time you pay a bill online. The more bills you pay, the more chances you have to win!*
Spread the Love and Win a $100 Gift Certificate
Open a savings account for your sweetheart during the month of February and you will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice! Ask us for details.
TurboTax Online
Utilize TurboTax Online this tax season by visiting Colorado United’s website at www.coloradounited.org. Look for the TurboTax Online link on our homepage and online banking page. TurboTax Online offers the following new features:
TurboTax Deduction Maximizer helps you find and track more than 350 deductions and credits—included in Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business.
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Comprehensive summary pages make it easier and faster to find what you need, when you need it.
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All TurboTax Online products include free e-file.
Grow Your Business with Colorado United
Colorado United Credit Union wants your business to succeed. Our goal is to provide our members with business products that will actually help you. Whether you are a sole proprietor, own a retail establishment or need to set up an account for your local club or organization, we are here for you.
Savings
This basic account establishes your membership and includes the following benefits:
- No Monthly Maintenance Fee
- Earns Interest
- Interest compounded daily on total balance, paid quarterly
- Unlimited withdrawals are permitted in person. A limit of six other withdrawals per month with a $2.00 fee for each withdrawal thereafter.
Money Market
This account features competitive interest rates and higher interest on larger balances. Visit our website for rates.
Checking
Our Business Checking accounts feature a variety of options, based on your type of business or needs and all include:
- No Annual Interest Debit Card
- Merchant Service Available
- Overdraft Protection & Courtesy Pay (w/approved credit)
- Free E-Teller
- Free Touch Tone Teller Access
- Free Online Bill Pay
Business Free Checking
Designed for Non-Profit Organizations.
United Checking
Designed for start up and at-home businesses with low transaction volume.
Maintenance fee of $10.00 if account balance drops below $1,000.00
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Excessive activity transactions that exceed 200 per month will be charged at a rate of $0.20 per transaction.
Business Interest Checking
Designed for businesses with high monthly transaction volume.
Maintenance fee of $25.00 if account balance drops below $3,000.00
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Excessive activity transactions that exceed 500/month will be charged at a rate of $0.15 per transaction.
Business Loans
Colorado United has partnered with Centennial Lending to provide financial solutions that give your business an edge. Centennial Lending offers a variety of commercial loan programs to assist you in carrying out your business plan including:
- Commercial Mortgage Loans
- Term Loans
- Lines of Credit
- Equipment Loans
- Commercial Vehicle Loans
- Commercial Construction
- Development Loans
Businesses Solutions
Colorado United has partnered with industry leaders to bring you some of the most cost-effective and efficient services for your businesses:
Merchant Processing through Newtek Business Services, a premier provider of business and financial services to small businesses throughout the US.
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Business Platinum Visa with Rewards that earn points
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Business Insurance through CU Direct Connect Insurance
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Additional Services for Businesses: Safe Deposit Boxes, Night Depositories, Notary Service, Signature Guarantees Wire Transfers, Sweep Accounts, Currency & Coin Service
*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. For complete rules and additional information, visit http://promo.orcc.com/vacation2007/rules.html |
Fraud Prevention Tip of the Month:
Be careful of "Dumpster Diving." Make sure that you do not throw anything away that someone could use to become you. Anything with your identifiers must be shredded (cross-cut) before throwing away.
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