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Federal Insurance Increases

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UPDATE: The $250,000 Share Insurance Protection increase is now permanent!

The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, signed into law May 20, 2009, included a provision extending $250,000 share insurance coverage provided by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund through December 31, 2013. Now, with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act signed into law July 21, 2010, this level of coverage has become permanent. The level of coverage was increased from $100,000 in 2008.

Does that mean any funds you have at Vantage are insured to only $250,000? Not necessarily. Contact us for more information on how you may qualify for additional coverage through NCUA.

Not Your Mama's Account Online Tour

Submitted by Matt on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:23am
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Although I may not be Young & Free, I recently enrolled in the Not Your Mama's Account online banking system. This online system was built from the ground up to work specifically with the Not Your Mama's Account.

Vantage Updates of Note for August

Submitted by Matt on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 1:29pm
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Just wanted to remind people of some changes coming to vcu.com:

Foursquare in 4 minutes.

Submitted by Matt on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 4:03pm
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What is Foursquare (not the kids game)?  Why is it growing so fast?  Here is a short video I put together explaining the basics of how it works.  For more details on how the game works and common questions, check out the Foursqaure FAQ. 

 

Happy Father's Day 2010

Submitted by Matt on Thu, 06/17/2010 - 1:46pm
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We really enjoyed creating the Mother's Day video last month. So, we decided to do the same for our Dads. Once again, we visited with several of our dads, here at Vantage Credit Union, and asked them; "What do you love about being a father?" 

Happy Father's Day from the Vantage family, and a big thank you to all the dads out there.

 

Not Your Mama's Account

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Vantage Credit Union is proud to offer Not Your Mama's Account for the 18 to 25 crowd—the first of its kind in the Greater St. Louis area!

Free checking with Swipe2Save feature

Young and Free in 2010

Submitted by Matt on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 12:53pm
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When the first Young & Free program launched in Alberta Canada (via Servus CU) a few years back, I remember thinking, “We must do that!” Many here at Vantage thought the same thing. Today, we are thrilled to be launching Young & Free St. Louis, featuring Not Your Mama’s Account.

Vantage Launches Young & Free St. Louis!

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It’s new, it’s bold and it’s ready to roll—say hello to Young & Free St. Louis!

What’s Young & Free St. Louis? It’s a whole new way for Vantage to interact with the 18 to 25 crowd in the Greater St. Louis area. It gives them a voice, an undeniable way to be heard. And, it gives us a way to learn what they want from their financial life. That’s Young & Free St. Louis.

Are you the voice of the 18 to 25 crowd?
To kick things off, we’re launching a search for the Young & Free St. Louis spokesperson, someone with something to say and endless ways to say it. The search runs May 28-July 5, 2010, with a spokesperson to be announced in early August. And yes, you’ll have a chance to vote for the winner! Public voting will be held July 12-25 at youngfreestlouis.com/video-gallery-2010-search/.

Durbin Amendment Harms Credit Unions … and YOU!

Submitted by Hubert on Mon, 05/24/2010 - 1:48pm
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Government legislation is now making its way across Capitol Hill that could drive small financial institutions (like Vantage) out of the debit card business.

The Durbin Amendment, included in the Financial Reform Bill, was created by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin and recently passed the U.S. Senate.

Things You “Auto Know” About Car Insurance

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Insurance is a lightning rod in a storm of questions, especially when the topic is auto insurance. Why do I need it? How many kinds are there? Why is it so expensive? Because most of us drive, the topic is always relative in one way or another. So, you have questions. Here are some answers:

Q. Why do I need auto insurance?
A. First and foremost, in many states, it’s the law; you must maintain a minimum level of insurance coverage. For example, the minimum insurance requirements for the state of Missouri are:

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