Patelco Credit Union

Have you ever heard of the Avalanche Method to paying down debt? Learn about more strategies and habits that will help you pay off debt faster: https://www.patelco.org//financial-goa/how-to-pay-off-debt #ReduceDebt #PayingDownDebtIsSaving #ASW2021

If you’re planning to retire soon, check out these steps that will maximize your finances once you've stopped working. https://www.patelco.org//boomer-retirement-tips-retiring-s #Save2Retire #ASW2021

Today's America Saves Week theme: Saving for the Unexpected. Watch Veronica Dangerfield discuss how to prevent a financial setback from becoming a financial crisis. Ready to start your emergency fund? Check out these 27 creative ways to jump-start yours today: https://www.patelco.org//ways-to-save-money-for-emergency- #Save4TheUnexpected #EmergencySavings #ASW2021

We're celebrating #ASW2021 with daily tips. Today's tip: Set up automatic savings to pay yourself first! Did you know, with a Patelco PLUS Checking we’ll round-up your total to the nearest dollar and transfer the difference into your savings account? We’ll then match 10% of the rounded-up amount and deposit it into your savings account! Learn more at https://www.patelco.org/member-support/plus-checking-support #SaveAutomatically

If you’re in the market for a quality used car, you won’t want to miss out on our special financing deals happening through February 21 at Enterprise Car Sales locations. Save up to 1.00% APR off your rate. Shop for cars online or explore free car delivery options visit patelco.org/CarSale for more details.

As the Holiday season comes to a close, longtime Patelco members Barbara and Elmer share 3 helpful tips to avoid fraud, and keep your information safe, and secure. For more smart tips on how to protect yourself visit: patelco.org/fraud

Financial Fridays with 98.1 The Breeze are back! Check out what Financial Educator, Veronica Dangerfield has to say about exactly what financial well-being means and the 3 foundations that help make you feel good about your money and your future.

Wishing our members, friends, and families a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. In this year of unprecedented challenges, we remain proud to serve your financial needs this season and in every season of life. Thank you for choosing us to be a part of your financial journey. Our branches are closed today, branches with Saturday hours will be open to serve you 12/16. All other branches will be available 12/28. To check for your local branch, please visit patelco.org/locations

Congratulations to our very own financial cheerleader, Veronica Dangerfield, on her recent designation as Credit Union Development Educator! Veronica recently completed her National Credit Union Foundation CU Development Training and we’re excited to see how she brings what she learned as she continues to enhance our member experience. Read more:... https://news.cuna.org//118771-graduate-from-foundations-vi See more

Final call! We’re asking for young artists to design Patelco’s next holiday card. We want to see how our Patelco family illustrates a gift you can give that doesn't cost a thing. The theme is The best things in life are free. Print your template get submit by November 8. https://bit.ly/Patelco2020HolidayCard

Today's Financial Friday Tip of the Week from long-time Patelco member Carolyn McArdle at 98.1 The Breeze is about setting up children for financial success. Patelco is here to offer some tips, along with the right products to help you put your child(ren) on the path to lifelong financial wellbeing. Learn more at patelco.org/smartmoney

We’re celebrating the holiday season at Patelco this week. Today we decked the halls at our branches, home workspaces, and workstations. Have you decorated for the holidays? We would love to see it!

While festivities may look very different this year, the Patelco teams Halloween spirit is spookier than ever! Wishing our members, friends and family a very safe and happy Halloween!

If you’re in the market for a car, you won’t want to miss out on our special member financing deals happening now through November 1 at Enterprise Car Sales locations. Drive off with big savings with rates starting at 1.30% APR. Visit patelco.org/carsale for more details.

Safe Holiday Shopping Tip #3: Never purchase over public Wi-Fi Shopping online usually means giving out information that an identity thief would love to grab, like your name, address, and credit card information. Someone with a little tech know-how can intercept the data you send and receive while on free public Wi-Fi. Check out our Fraud Center for the latest updates: https://www.patelco.org/fraud

We care about your well-being and don’t want you to fall victim to hackers, which is why we've developed a brand-new Fraud Center as your one-stop resource center. Find information on practical steps you can take to guard your information, the latest scams, and what to do if you're ever a victim. https://www.patelco.org/fraud #BeCyberSmart

Thank you Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley for another AMAZING ride and for all you do for our community. Big shout out to our riders this year who helped raise money, awareness, and setting incredible examples. We appreciate you!

Patelco was recently named the official and only financial institution partner of the Filipino Consulate covering all of Northern California and some surrounding states! Watch our partnership signing event with the Filipino Consulate General below.

Team member Wendy signed up for her first credit card when she was younger because she loved the design on the card. We're curious, at what age did you get your first credit card? Tell us below and you’ll be entered to win an official Patelco Piggy and a $50 Mastercard gift card!

Know a friend, co-worker or family member, like Amanda, who could benefit from low-rates and no fees? Share your referral code with your network and you could earn up to $500 through November 20! patelco.org/refer

Happy #International Credit Union Day! What inspires hope in me is being a member and part of Patelco Credit Union team! #icudaywithpatelco #ICUDay #patelcoproud #ptelcocelebratesIcuday #icudaywithpatelco

Today we celebrate the spirit of the global credit union movement, its history, achievements and YOU our valued members. From everyday banking, to lending a helping hand during challenging times we’re here to help improve our members' lives and the communities we live in. #InternationalCreditUnionDay #ICUDay

#InternationalCreditUnionDay is a very special day for credit unions across the world! To celebrate we’re giving away an iPad to a lucky fan who tells us why they became a credit union member! Tell us below and we'll announce a winner on International Credit Union Day on 10/15!

Member Reminder: Our branches and Member Contact Center will be closed Monday, October 12. Patelco Online and our Mobile App are available for you 24/7. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday October 13.

Social Security is an important part of your retirement plan. Watch our live stream to learn the basics of how Social Security works.

Whether you’re planning to retire next year or just starting to think about your options, understanding Social Security benefits and how they fit into your retirement plan can help you prepare for the retirement you want. If you’re interested in learning more about the basics of Social Security benefits, join us tomorrow, October 8 at 2pm PT here on Facebook for our live complimentary webinar in partnership with Protective Life presented by Jody Harris: Understanding Social Security. You can also find more info at https://bit.ly/3liKAVu

As many parents struggle with kids doing school from home, our child-focused M3 portal is a fun and interactive way to keep them occupied while learning more about their finances. Check it out: http://bit.ly/PatelcoOpM3