Save the Date: Member Appreciation Day & National Night Out Posted on 07.15.2015 Bookmark the permalink Point West Credit Union Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | 10am to 4pm Free BBQ | 11am to 3pm Join us as we celebrate you, our members, for your continued support and membership. We will be giving away Point West goodies, hosting a free BBQ, and handing out yummy popcorn. Be one of the first 100 members through our door that … Continue reading →
Shared Branching Posted on 06.30.2015 Bookmark the permalink We are aware that members have been unable to utilize Shared Branching locations for their Point West business the past few days. Bummer! The issue lies with our Shared Branching network provider, CO-OP. They are aware of the issue and are working diligently behind the scenes to get the network restored as soon as possible. Once we know more, we’ll … Continue reading →
Cooperatively Speaking: It Takes a Community Posted on 06.30.2015 Bookmark the permalink For many years now, I’ve used this space to share the Point West story with you. Whether it was updates on our financials, new products or services, or asking you to volunteer to serve your cooperative, it’s always been about the credit union. For this quarter, I thought I’d take the focus off of Point West directly, and share a … Continue reading →
Creating a Savings Plan that Works Posted on 06.30.2015 Bookmark the permalink It’s easy enough to say you’re going to save more money each month, but making it happen can take more effort than you expect. Without having a strategy in place, it’s easy to get tangled up in shifting priorities, recurring expenses and unexpected costs. Staying on target with saving goals can start with these steps: Track spending. Whether you track … Continue reading →
How Mobile Alerts Can Help You Posted on 06.30.2015 Bookmark the permalink Have you ever gone to check out at a store and whipped out the plastic to pay, only to find out that the transaction won’t go through? If so, you know that it can be frustrating. Luckily Point West offers Mobile Alerts that can be customized to your needs. Besides preventing an embarrassing situation, Mobile Alerts can benefit you in … Continue reading →
Prepare for the Bear, Whenever It Arrives Posted on 06.09.2015 Bookmark the permalink by Dean Eisenbraun Legendary investor Sir John Templeton often reminded investors that bear markets are inevitable, and nobody can reliably predict their depth or duration. The current run for U.S. stocks is well past the average bull market’s life of just over four years. The S&P 500 Index is hovering near its all-time high, and the September-October time frame has … Continue reading →
Transfer Your Outstanding Credit Card Balances and SAVE! Posted on 06.01.2015 Bookmark the permalink Now is a GREAT time to MOVE YOUR MONEY to Point West! Now through July 31, 2015, transfer your outstanding balances to a Point West VISA credit card and enjoy a limited-time low rate on balance transfers for 12 billing cycles. PLUS, you can earn up to 15,000 Reward Points on transferred balances! With a Point West VISA credit card … Continue reading →
System Maintenance Complete Posted on 06.01.2015 Bookmark the permalink Thank you for your patience and understanding this weekend as we made needed upgrades to our critical systems. Online Banking, Online Bill Pay and Mobile Banking/Mobile Deposit are all up and running. Restrictions on ATM and debit transactions have been lifted as well. If you are having trouble logging into Online Banking, you may access it directly from this link: https://www.secure-pointwestcu.com/. … Continue reading →
NerdWallet: Understanding Home Equity Loans Posted on 05.06.2015 Bookmark the permalink You may have heard that home equity loans often carry lower rates than personal loans and credit cards. Even better, the interest you pay on home equity loans can be tax-deductible. So, when should you consider getting a home equity loan and what can you do with one? How home equity loans work A home equity loan typically carries a … Continue reading →
2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser Raises $6,000 for CU4Kids Posted on 04.30.2015 Bookmark the permalink Nearly 75 credit union staff, members and supporters hit the lanes of the AMF Pro 300 Lanes to have fun and raise needed funds for Credit Unions for Kids. Thanks to the participants’ generosity, and support and donations from over 50 local businesses and credit unions, the event raised $6,000 for our local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. … Continue reading →