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Air Hockey and Budgets

Air Hockey and Budgets

April 7, 2020
April is Credit Union Youth Month and we're celebrating by looking at the many different ways that the real world can teach our kiddos about money and the importance of managing money wisely. Today, we're taking a look at David's wish for an air hockey table and how that helped him understand more about budgets. Air Hockey and Budgets David’s friend, Mikey, had the most awesome basement ever. It had a ping-pong table, a foosball table and an air hockey table. That’s why David loved going over to Mikey’s house to play. But David wanted an air-hockey table of his own. “Can we get one, Mom?...Read More

The 3 Jars

The 3 Jars

April 6, 2020
When it comes to smart money management, transparency is key. For adults, that means keeping accurate records. But how can young children get a real sense of how much of their money goes to spending and how much they’re saving? It can be done by providing them with a simple, visual system for dividing their money. Instead of an old-fashioned piggy bank, consider using three clear glass jars. As soon as your child is old enough to do basic chores without much supervision, consider assigning a dollar amount for each week to the work they do. Give them the aforementioned three jars and label...Read More

SBA Loan Options

SBA Loan Options

April 3, 2020
Legislation was passed recently that provides small businesses with the financial assistance they need through the SBA (Small Business Administration). There are two separate programs available: The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). The following comparison chart illustrates each program as we understand them right now. U.S. Small Business Administration PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocates $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn...Read More

7 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids About Finances

7 Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids About Finances

April 1, 2020
Spend 5 minutes with a child, and you know they are constantly wanting to learn. We are here to hold your hand as you start to teach your kids about finances. Here's just a couple of ways to get started today: Take your kids with you on your next visit to Archer Credit Union. Let them watch you balance your checkbook. Show your kids how you pay your bills so they know that electricity, water, gas, phones and cable all cost money. Give them a budget for an item they want and let them choose which one to buy. Let your kids work to pay for an expensive gadget or a special trip they really want...Read More

ACCU Welcomes Andrew Costello

ACCU Welcomes Andrew Costello

March 23, 2020
We are excited to announce the hiring of Andrew Costello a Member Service Representative of the St.Paul location. Andrew will serve as the first point-of-contact for members. He will perform accounting duties, product/service assessments and provision of quality service. He will assist all areas of the credit union operation. Rex Minert, President/CEO of Archer Credit Union, states, “We are very excited with the newest addition to our credit union team. Andrew brings with him a strong work ethic and a working knowledge of the St. Paul area. We are looking forward to him being a part of the...Read More

Financial Do's and Don’ts During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Financial Do's and Don’ts During the Coronavirus Outbreak

March 18, 2020
Q: What steps should I be taking to protect my personal finances during the coronavirus outbreak? A: The coronavirus outbreak has already generated consequences for the national and global economies — and experts say this is only the beginning. The virus ended one of the longest bull markets in history, as the stock market plunged by a full 25 percent in one month. Businesses have also been adversely affected by the outbreak in many ways: production lines have been put on hold as the delivery chain is disrupted while countless industries have been negatively impacted by a dearth of supplies,...Read More

A Message from ACCU President/CEO

A Message from ACCU President/CEO

March 13, 2020
Dear Members, During this time of uncertainty surrounding the spread of COVID-19, I want you to know that you are our top priority. Currently, we are keeping our locations open and continuing to take the following precautions: Monitor the latest reports from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and state officials; and Implement good hygiene and infection control practices at each location. This includes our employees who are vigilant about staying home if they are sick. I encourage you to stay home if you are feeling unwell. As always, the following off-...Read More

ATM Network

ATM Network

March 13, 2020
Our ATMs at our Central City, Dannebrog, and St. Paul locations make it easy to withdraw cash from your ACCU accounts without paying any fees! But did you know that we work with a network of ATMs across the country? When you use an ATM within the MoneyPass network, you won't pay a surcharge! Look for an ATM with this MoneyPass logo to save money on your next ATM withdrawal. Or click on This Link to find a MoneyPass ATM near you! NOW OFFERING SURCHARGE-FREE ATMs Follow the chart below to save all ATM fees for your first two withdrawals from a MoneyPass ATM. Click your app store's logo to...Read More

ACCU Swag

ACCU Swag

March 5, 2020
We are launching our new location in St. Paul next Thursday, March 12. And we want you to join in the fun! Help us celebrate this monumental chapter in ACCU history by grabbing yourself some pretty sweet Archer Credit Union swag!! Click on these links to view and order: Embroidery Shop Screenprint ShopRead More

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