News & Information from Your Credit Union.
Member Newsletter 2019 V3
Community Involvement:
UMassFive Teams up with UMass Athletes to Build Beds for Children
On Wednesday, June 12, student-athletes from the University of Massachusetts football team arrived at the Mullins Center in Amherst to volunteer their time and craftsmanship to building beds for children in need.
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Lauren Duffy Honored as One of BusinessWest's 40 Under Forty!
On June 20, our Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) Lauren Duffy was honored at an event held by BusinessWest to recognize this year’s “40 Under Forty” selectees.
Sponsor Group Spotlight:
CISA
CISA, (Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture) is a non-profit organization that works to strengthen farms and to involve the community in building the local food economy.
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Thank You for Your Votes!
We’re honored that our members voted us the Best Credit Union in the Valley Advocate’s poll for the 13th year in a row, as well as the Best Credit Union for the 6th year in a row, the Best Place to Get an Auto Loan, and Best Financial Planning in the Gazette’s Reader’s Choice Poll! Our community of members is truly what makes us great, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with award-winning service for many years to come.
Congratulations to Our Three Scholarship Winners!
Three members of UMassFive were awarded a total of $5,000 in scholarships recently,thanks to the Pioneer Valley Chapter of the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA)and CU Student Choice. These scholarships are awarded to applicants based on academic achievements, community involvement, and a written essay.
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Don't Let the Holidays Sneak Up on Your Finances.
Winter isn’t too far away—which means the holidays are coming!
It’s that special time of year where, in the spirit of giving, you may find yourself spending more than you anticipated and paying less attention to your bank accounts as a result. Then, when the holidays end, you set a New Year’s Resolution to begin budgeting more carefully—sound familiar?
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
Life Insurance can be beneficial at any age or stage of Life, and how much you'll need can vary based upon your existing assets and goals.
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Check everything off on your back to school list with a low 7.99% APR* Personal Loan!
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*APR is annual percentage rate. The 7.99% promotional rate is good for a maximum term of 12 months only. The monthly payment for a 7.99%, 12-month term loan is $86.97 per $1,000 borrowed. Maximum loan amount is $3,500. This offer ends September 30, 2019. Acceptance of this promotional offer must be made by that date. Minimum approval of $500 required. Granting this offer, after you respond to it, is conditioned upon your satisfying any applicable criteria bearing on your creditworthiness, including income, employment and any other information you may provide on your application. Because this is a special one-time promotional rate, Co-op Points are not available to lower rate.
This October, help us celebrate Co-op Month & International Credit Union Day & you could win $200!
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October is Co-op Month, and we want to hear your stories!
Stop in our branches during the month of October, or keep an eye on our blog for an entry form so you can let us know why you're a part of the UMassFive community. Five lucky winners will get $200!