http://www.purdueefcu.com/news/ News and Alerts from Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union Credit Unions Financial Services Copyright 2008 Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union http://www.purdueefcu.com/images/graphics/RSSLogo.gif http://www.purdueefcu.com/news/ PEFCU Logo 31 88 en-us Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0500 PEFCU is one of nearly 2,000 credit unions participating in a vehicle purchase price discount program from General Motors Corporation designed exclusively for credit union members. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0924091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0924091200.jsp In honor of this year's International Credit Union Day, Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) invites local high-school students to showcase their creative talents in a video contest for a chance to win up to $500. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0922091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0922091200.jsp ITaP is warning the Purdue community and affiliate organizations about reports of a targeted e-mail scam alleging to be from the 'webmaster' of Purdue University. This scam appears to be directed to organizations that are closely affiliated with Purdue, but it could be directed to individuals affiliated with Purdue University as well. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0902091100.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0902091100.jsp College students have a great risk of becoming a victim of identity theft through five common scams. These 5 scams are common, visit the article to read more. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0901091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0901091200.jsp Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) announces a private loan that helps students save money, build their credit, and repay their student loan debt faster. With the new Smart Option Student Loan(SM) by PEFCU, a typical member would pay off the balance nine years sooner and would save an estimated nearly 60 percent in finance charges, compared to most other private student loan alternatives. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0825091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0825091200.jsp If you know some college students heading back to the dorms this month, do them a favor: Tell them now what they probably will wish they'd known when they left home. Make sure they understand how to track their spending and manage their finances before setting foot on campus, say Credit Union National Association Center for Personal Finance editors. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0803091600.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0803091600.jsp The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is warning car shoppers that official-looking sites have sprung up, offering information on the program and asking for personal data or preregistration. If a Web site uses the words cash for clunkers, it's not official at all. The program's name is Car Allowance Rebate System. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0730091400.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0730091400.jsp Most young people don't think insurance is important, that is until they need it. Because young adults aren't wallowing in disposable income, insurance often gets lost in the shuffle of rent, gas and other routine bills. Here's how to protect yourself against the unexpected without spending a fortune. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0724090900.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0724090900.jsp Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU) announces the first winner of its 40,000-point giveaway: Mariam Al Kendi. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0710091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0710091200.jsp PEFCU President and CEO Bob Falk, and New Orleans Saints Quarterback and PEFCU Spokesperson Drew Brees, presented Visa's Financial Football program, an interactive money-management game designed to teach students important money management skills. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0624091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0624091200.jsp PEFCU hosted a private golf outing with NFL New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees and a few dozen golfers June 22, 2009 at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex to help raise $50,000 for the Purdue Athletes Life Success (PALS) program at Purdue University. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0623091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0623091200.jsp The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, signed into law May 20, 2009, includes a provision extending $250,000 share insurance coverage provided by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund through December 31, 2013. Previously, this level of coverage was set to expire December 31, 2009. The new law also requires NCUA to use the higher $250,000 standard maximum share insurance amount when making decisions about premiums and administering insurance deposit adjustments. Tue, 26 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0526091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0526091200.jsp Americans rate moving as the third most stressful life event after death and divorce. Fortunately the Internet has hundreds of sites to help you plan, research, budget and shop for moving day. Many even offer huge discounts you can't find elsewhere. Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0608091200.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0608091200.jsp The financial decisions you make immediately after college graduation will have a big impact on your future. Since you're in your 20s, you have a financial asset money can't buy-time. And time makes your money grow. Here are some steps you should take to make sure you're headed in the right direction. Mon, 18 May 2009 17:35:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0518091735.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0518091735.jsp Buying your first home is a big step, but it doesn't have to be a scary one. The more you know about the home-buying process, the more confident you'll feel about making these important decisions that will shape your future. This article has tips to help you with the process. Mon, 18 May 2009 17:30:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0518091730.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0518091730.jsp We will be closing our Teal Road location after June 30, 2009. We want to make this transition smooth and comfortable for our members. Tue, 28 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0428091700.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0428091700.jsp Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU), a member-owned cooperative governed by a nine-member volunteer board, held its 2008 Annual Meeting on April 7 at Purdue University. Following the annual meeting members visited the East/West Faculty Lounge in Purdue Memorial Union, to celebrate PEFCU's 40th anniversary and attend a Membership Benefits Fair hosted by PEFCU. Thu, 9 Apr 2008 17:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0428091630.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0428091630.jsp A print advertisement ran in yesterday's (March 29) Times of Northwest Indiana newspaper that portrayed a credit union loan product. Upon further investigation, it seems that the credit union named in the ad does not exist and the ad is an attempt to collect consumers' personal information. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0331091230.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0331091230.jsp PEFCU announces the launch of a product designed to provide members with an automatic savings program. The product, called Savings Accelerator, is a special share certificate that can be added to any new or refinanced PEFCU auto loan. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:00:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0312091500.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0312091500.jsp With direct deposit, you authorize your employer or federal agency to deposit your check directly into your credit union account so you can count on access to funds without visiting the credit union to make a deposit. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:20:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0303091220.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0303091220.jsp PEFCU Trust and Financial Center, located at Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, invites the Greater Lafayette community to attend a no-cost, no-obligation "Steering Toward Retirement with IRAs" seminar at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 19, at the Purdue Technology Center located at 3000 Kent Avenue in the Purdue Research Park in West Lafayette. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:10:00 -0500 http://www.purdueefcu.com/0303091210.jsp http://www.purdueefcu.com/0303091210.jsp