It seems that lots of folks are getting the message that credit unions have a great deal to offer–and may be a welcome change from the endless fees and often poor service at some of the bigger banks. We thought you might enjoy the chance to read/watch the media attention that credit unions are enjoying. [...]
by GHCU Marketing Manager and Blogger Arden Clise
Chase just announced they aren’t going to continue sponsoring the Family Fourth Fireworks at GasWorks Park. This event has been a Seattle tradition for 21 years and was created by a local company—Fratellis Ice Cream—as a gift to the city. Unless One Reel, the company that produces the [...]
Arden Clise, GHCU’s Marketing Manager.
Even though I work for a wonderful credit union, I’m very sad WaMu bit the bullet and has been usurped by Chase. I am a former WaMu employee, and for 9 years I had the honor of helping to build its iconic brand. The loss of WaMu as the last large [...]
People tell me that one of the biggest reasons they don’t switch to a credit union is because it’s just too complicated.
Let me give you some reasons to take the trouble:
First, it’s not really complicated at all. GHCU has a “switch kit” that outlines every step and provides documents for you to fill out that [...]
(And this time, we mean it!)
Every now and again, I get a stark reminder that credit unions simply do things differently. This morning, I had reason to call a local branch of one of the Big Banks. Even though it was past opening time, I couldn’t reach a person, no matter what buttons I pressed. [...]
When I bought my condo five and a half years ago, I had no idea what I was doing. I nearly got strong-ARM’d by an aggressive mortgage lender who repeatedly assured me that no matter how high rates rose, even after the adjustment, I’d never be in over my head.
I have a feeling he said [...]
