Hey All!

So, now that I have my U22 account, I have been learning more and more about what makes GTE Federal Credit Union’s account different. One thing for sure? The PERKS. Have you guys heard about the FREE money GTE FCU is giving to U22 members? That’s right I said FREE. Pretty cool. All you have to do is the following four things:

1. Use your debit card to make a purchase
As if debit cards are hard to slide, they’ve made it even easier! U22 debit cards use a new “contactless” checkout method, which means no swiping; no waiting; no signing! And because everyone makes mistakes you also get once-a-month overdraft forgiveness. The overdraft forgiveness thing is pretty huge. Most banks actually charge teenagers and young adults more when they overdraft. This benefit is just another way GTE FCU helps us out.

2. Log into CU@Home –online account access
CU@Home makes it so easy to find what you’re looking for and almost always saves me a trip to the branch. I can check my balance and even see when the money that Mom transferred is available. I keep my bills paid and my parents proud by using the bill-pay program that lets you schedule regular monthly payments. With GTE FCU’s financial management guidance, it should be easy to survive college and save money for my new car.

3. Log into CU2GO – mobile account access
If you’re anything like me, your phone is your best friend and MAN does GTE FCU make managing money easy! If you’re on the go and you need a fast and convenient way to transfer money or check your account, there’s no need to freak out, you can do it from your phone! You can even pay bills simply and securely in minutes!

4. Set up an account balance alert at CU@Home

That’s it!! Then GTE FCU will automatically put $25 in your U22 account.

You were probably gonna do all of those steps anyway, so the fact that they give you money for that is seriously nice of them. Especially since school is almost back around. Twenty-five bucks is about one or two good meals at a nice restaurant…or 4 fast food meals if you’re broke and saving money like me.

I gotta admit, it’s been pretty tough saving. I find myself always wanting some new video game or new pair of sneakers that’s just a bit too expensive. I have given into temptation once or twice, but I’m still on track to that new car. I will not let myself get in the way of my goal!!