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2012 Election Year!

by Kristina on January 25, 2012

It’s 2012, and for Americans that means a Presidential election year.  Commercials on TV are already filled with messages about the candidates, and media outlets are reporting information about the big race. 

It’s also election time here at Truliant.  Because we’re a credit union that’s owned by our member-owners, we have a democratic process for electing our volunteer Board of Directors. 

“Each member-owner, age 16 and over, as of November 30, 2011, is eligible to vote. As a credit union, each eligible member-owner is entitled to one vote.”

I like knowing that my voice can be heard through my vote, especially at my financial institution.  And voting is so easy!  You can vote by mail (ballots were sent with your December statements), by phone at 1-800-274-4675 or online. You can also check out the candidate’s bios .

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And if you have any questions about the process, you can get more information by calling us or visiting your nearest Member Financial Center.

So make 2012 the year your vote counts, not just for our country’s President, but for the Board of Directors here at Truliant too! Hurray voting ends February 11th!

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Resolutions…

by Heather on January 4, 2012

Why do people make New Year resolutions? What are resolutions really all about?

We often set these unattainable goals for ourselves only to fail within weeks, sometimes not even making it that long. 
 

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Some of the most common resolutions are to lose weight, quit bad habits (smoking, drinking), aspire for a healthier lifestyle, go to church more, find a new job, make more money, get better organized or simply to be a better person. But did you catch that one about the cash in the middle of that list? Make more money?
 
I have the perfect resolution idea and it’s one where you will not fall into a statistical category of being one of many whose resolutions never amounted to more than just a great idea. Open a savings account for yourself at Truliant Federal Credit Union. It’s sooo easy. All you need is $5.00 to open and you’re all set as a member-owner. And if you already have an account, then New Year’s is a perfect time to put a little $$$ in your account for the future. It doesn’t have to be a lot – it can be that spare change that’s lying around or a few dollars that you got from grandma – it will add up and draw interest. 

This is a fail-proof resolution and you can actually monitor your reward online at www.truliantfcu.org. Start this New Year the right way by placing an easy to achieve goal on your list – save money with Truliant and you’ll be toasting yourself everyday!

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That Perfect Gift

by Heather December 21, 2011

This is the time of year where we all struggle to find that perfect gift for someone. Some people think that gift cards are an impersonal gift, others think they’re perfect. Hobbies and tastes change with time and, especially as kids get older, many of us can’t keep up with our interests.
So to me, in those [...]

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Member-Owners Love Their Credit Unions

by Truliant December 14, 2011

It’s nice to be recognized for our commitment to our member-owners, and a new customer satisfaction survey does just that! According to the 2011 American Customer Service Satisfaction index, scores show customers are very happy with their credit unions and less than happy with big banks.
From the article in the Winston-Salem Journal:

The index, released Tuesday, provides [...]

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Alternatives To Banking…

by Heather December 7, 2011

Many people don’t realize that there are other alternatives out there besides these big banks. There are Community Banks and Credit Unions in virtually every neighborhood. People also may not realize that most Credit Unions are open to everyone. They were originally established at the national level under the 1934 Federal Credit Union Act and [...]

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Proud to be a Member-Owner!

by Heather December 1, 2011

Have you ever been moved by the power of a song? Perhaps the song or music evoked conversation or thoughts that would not ordinarily come up in discussion.
 
My husband and I were dining with my sister and brother-in-law in Las Vegas, overlooking the picturesque fountains of the Bellagio as Lee Greenwood’s song, ‘Proud to be [...]

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Thanks for Giving (and Saving)

by Kristina November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving used to just mean a few days off from school and an excuse to eat too much pumpkin pie.  These days it means so much more…  I’m thankful for my family, friends, the beautiful NC weather… and my credit union.
That’s right, my credit union! 
I know it may sound a bit odd to add a [...]

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‘Tis the Season

by Kristina November 3, 2011

It may be just the beginning of the fall season, but this time of year makes me excited for the upcoming holidays. Halloween costumes and candy have just come and gone, which means turkeys, glittering lights and decorations are soon to follow.  

I’m one of those fanatics that even likes listening to holiday tunes as early [...]

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Bank Transfer Day

by Stacy November 2, 2011

I keep seeing stories about something called Bank Transfer Day on November 5th and decided to check it out. I’m not sure I know a lot more than I did before, but what I did discover was that I could join a credit union. I just picked an article, clicked on a few links and [...]

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Why Truliant? Part 5

by Kristina October 27, 2011

This is the fifth and final post in a series on why I value my relationship with Truliant.
 
I don’t know about you, but a lot of times it’s the extras that are my favorite…  Like sprinkles and caramel sauce on ice cream and slaw and onions on a cheeseburger… they’re like the bonus I get [...]

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