ORNL FCU Gives Big to the United Way
Each fall, ORNL Federal Credit Union (FCU) employees join together to raise funds for the United Way and the 2018 campaign exceeded expectations as employees lived the credit union motto ‘people helping people’. Together, ORNL FCU employees raised over $95,000 during the annual campaign; Over the last five years, ORNL FCU employees have raised over […]
Delivering Long-Term Value Through Digital Lending
In its 2017 report, “Getting a bang for your digital buck: In consumer lending, going digital is no longer enough,” PwC noted, “Lenders should no longer question whether or not to invest in digital; but focus on how to deliver long-term value.” Most credit unions recognize the importance of digital; it’s the long-term value that […]
Is Loyalty the New Currency?
Sixty-four percent of consumers won’t even consider applying for a card without rewards. Can you afford to miss out? Earning top-of-wallet privileges from consumers requires deeper thinking about the what, when, where, why and how of loyalty rewards. But the most important ingredient is simplicity. Since their inception more than 100 years ago, loyalty programs […]
Ascend FCU Donates $50,000 to Second Harvest
Last month, Ascend Federal Credit Union announced a new partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. To celebrate this new partnership and help Second Harvest fulfill its mission of feeding hungry Middle Tennesseans, Ascend donated 50 cents for every savings deposit members made in November. Thanks to the efforts of its members, Ascend […]
Leaders Credit Union Gives Over $7,000 Towards 3rd Annual “From Leaders With Love” Goodwill Projects this Christmas
Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, Tenn., spread holiday cheer around West Tenn. with their third annual “From Leaders with Love” project. Beginning December 1, each branch and department of Leaders adopted a goodwill project in the community. Projects included goodie baskets for a local women’s shelter, caroling and crafts with […]
Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls Receives Grant from Y-12 Gives Foundation
Y-12 Gives Foundation presented a check to representatives from the Oak Ridge Computer Science Girls. The mission of ORCS is to inspire middle school girls in East Tennessee to actively explore the possibilities of technology to empower their future careers. They organize coding and technology workshops for Middle School girls in Oak Ridge and surrounding […]
The “Whole Story” of Retirement: Making Retirement Planning a Year-Round Commitment
By now, you’ve probably heard the shocking numbers behind the retirement crisis. One-third of Americans have $1,000 or less saved for retirement, and nearly one in two Americans anticipate they will not have enough money to retire. Luckily, retirement education and planning are now receiving much stronger government support. The National Association of Government Defined […]
How About Some Post-Election Peace of Mind?
Now that the mid-term election is behind us, consumers await the outcome of promises made by both sides of the political spectrum regarding the economy, healthcare and other big picture issues that impact their quality of life and financial stability. According to a 2018 Bankrate midterm election survey, just 38 percent of Americans report their finances have […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Makes “Best” List for Third Straight Year
For the third consecutive year, the Credit Union Journal and Best Companies Group have identified Ascend Federal Credit Union as one of the “Best Credit Unions to Work For.” According to Ascend Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Peggy Stubblefield, the credit union is considered a best place to work for several reasons. […]
Clinchfield Federal Credit Union Opens Student Branch at Local High School
Clinchfield Federal Credit Union is excited to announce a Partnership for Education with Unicoi County High School for the support and the enrichment of the financial education process. Partnerships for education promote educational opportunities, develop a better-trained workforce and strengthen the economic system. Clinchfield Federal Credit Union CEO Sandy Lingerfelt was on hand to cut […]