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Community Powered FCU Enewsletter


In this Issue

Put Your Debt on a Diet
arrow NEWSFLASH - Annual Meeting 2012 Reminder
arrow Self Serve Coin Machines Are Here!
arrow Free Checking!
arrow Dig Out From Under Your Debt With a VISA® Credit Card from Community Powered!
arrow Don’t wait till the last minute!
arrow Great Rates
arrow Holiday Schedule


Main Office

Main Office
401 Eagle Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
Phone: (302) 368-2396
Toll-Free: (877) 368-2396
Fax: (302) 368-4036

Payment Address:
P.O. Box 7739
Newark, DE 19714-7739

Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm
Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm, at Kirkwood Office


Other Locations

Kirkwood Office
3670 Kirkwood Highway
Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 633-4323

Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 1 pm

 

New Castle Office
4 Quigley Boulevard
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: (302) 324-1441

Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:30 am to 5 pm

 

MLK Blvd Office
630 MLK Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 576-0295

Hours:
Monday - Friday:
10 am to 6 pm

 

T-3: (302) 994-3617
Lost/Stolen Debit/ATM Card: (800) 528-2273
Lost/Stolen Credit Card:
(800) 442-4757
Loan By Phone:
(800) 589-4534


Website: www.cpwrfcu.org

 




Put Your Debt on a Diet With
Our Low-Rate Loans!

Now that the holidays are done and another year is behind you, it’s time to look ahead and take steps to make sure the New Year is even better than the last. What are you going to do to make this year an extra special one? Ready to buy that new car? Or, finally ready to get going on those long awaited home improvement projects? Maybe you’re planning a wedding or another big event this year, and you want to make sure that you can make memories that will last a lifetime.

Whatever 2012 has in store for you, here at Community Powered Federal Credit Union, we have what it takes to help you start the New Year off right! Don’t rely on those high-rate credit cards – keep your resolution to save money this year, and get a low-rate loan from CPFCU!

We’re now offering rates as low as 3.45% APR* for a new car loan, or 3.75% APR* for a preowned vehicle loan. With our home equity loans at only 4.49% APR*, it’s easier than ever for you to keep your budget slim and trim.

So whether you’re looking to buy a new or used auto, or tap into the value of your home with a home equity loan, Community Powered can help you start the year off right!

Stop by or call a Community Powered Federal Credit Union office today for more information, and see just how much you stand to gain!

 

 

NEWSFLASH
Annual Meeting 2012 Reminder (back to top)

Don't miss your chance to vote for our new Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is chosen from candidates who are members just like you, so this is your chance to help decide who will guide our credit union in the years to come. Community Powered Federal Credit Union's Annual Meeting & Dinner is open to all members. Our 50th Annual Meeting will be held in the ballroom at the beautiful Deerfield Country Club, 507 Thompson Station Road, Newark, DE 19711. Tickets for the dinner are available at a cost of $15.00, available at any of our offices. The scheduled date is Friday, January 27, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

Self Serve Coin Machines Are Here! (back to top)

We’re pleased to announce the installation of self serve coin machines in the lobbies of our Newark and Kirkwood Highway offices. Come in and empty your loose, unrolled coins into the machine, and just like that, the machine will count it and print a receipt for you to take to a teller to receive cash. This service is free to all members, while non-members will incur a 3% charge. What are you waiting for?

Turn those pennies and dimes into cash today!

 

You’ll Be Head Over Heels for Our FREE Checking!(back to top)

 

 

Here at Community Powered, we feel passionate about giving our members what they want from a credit union. That’s why we offer totally free checking as part of our membership. You’ve probably had relationships with other financial institutions in the past, and you know what it’s like to be strung along with false promises, only to be surprised by hidden fees and other charges. Here at CPFCU, we want you to know that we mean what we say, and we’re sincere about our desire to give you the great credit union services you deserve.

Features:

  • Free basic checks
  • Unlimited check writing
  • No per-check fees
  • No minimum balance
  • No monthly fees
  • Free check card
  • Direct deposit
  • Overdraft protection

At Community Powered, free checking really does mean free checking! So stop by or call a Community Powered Federal Credit Union office
today to apply.

 

 

 

 

 

Dig Out From Under Your Debt With a VISA® Credit Card from Community Powered! (back to top)

Sometimes it feels like all the expenses of the holidays just keep piling up, and you’re left to dig out all year long. If you’re feeling snowed under by all your holiday bills, let Community Powered Federal Credit Union help with our low-rate VISA® credit card offer!

There’s no annual fee, so you won’t have to worry about any new expenses, and with rates as low as 9.88% APR*, we can help you find your way out from under those high-interest credit cards. Once you’re approved, we can transfer any balances you have on other cards for a fee of 3% or $40.

Our VISA® card comes with a 25-day grace period on purchases, and when your bill comes, you can pay by mail, online, or at any CPFCU office, so it couldn’t be more convenient! In fact, you can access your account online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Not only will you be saving money, but by consolidating your debt with our low-rate card, you’ll be simplifying your financial affairs and making your life just a little bit easier! What a way to start the year!

So stop by or call a Community Powered office today to apply, and see how clear the road ahead will be!

 

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates quoted are the lowest rates for qualified applicants. Other rates are available and may apply based on certain credit-worthiness criteria.

 

 

Don’t wait till the last minute! (back to top)

January is a good time to take stock of your personal finances. You can make positive changes to your spending and saving habits, whether it's making a New Year's resolution to get spending under control or figuring out howto save for retirement.

Community Powered Federal Credit Union can help. Our IRA account offers tax-deferred savings and is insured up to $250,000, separately from other accounts you hold at the credit union.

With tax time just around the corner, you can start investing in your future by contributing to your IRA account before April 15, 2012. Make sure you choose direct deposit on your tax return and earn a great rate in the process!
We're paying 2.34% APY** on IRA 60 month certificates.

1. Use IRS Form 888 to designate into which accounts and what amounts you want your refund disbursed

2. Include CPFCU's routing and transit number (231177016)

3. Include your credit union account number

Budgeting, saving, and investing are essential components of financial well-being, and they require different strategies. Your friends at Community Powered can help you get started. Call Vincent Dotti at (302) 633-4323 for more information on our free financial planning services
and visit us today to start the New Year on the right financial footing!

**Rates are subject to change without prior notice

 

 

Great Rates (back to top)

 

 

Holiday Schedule (back to top)

Community Powered Federal Credit Union will be closed in observance of the following days:

 

All offices will be closed:


President's Day - Monday, February 20, 2012

 

Don't Forget - Kirkwood Office has Saturday Hours 9AM-1PM


 



Community Powered
Federal Credit Union

401 Eagle Run Road
Newark, DE 19702
Phone: (302) 368-2396
Toll-Free: (877) 368-2396