August 30th, 2008 - Land of Lincoln Credit Union will be holding a shred day for members on August 30th from 10AM-1PM at our Oakland branch. Feel free to bring all of those documents, applications and other materials you've been holding onto and have them shred directly on the premises by our provider. Other details include: Time: August 30th from 10AM-1PM at Our Oakland Branch Helps Prevent Identity Theft Limit to (5) Box Per Person Pizza Will Be Provided by CiCi's Pizza  For any questions, please feel free to contact us at llcu@llcu.org for more information. Thanks who's planning on coming, and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Your Money Is Safe with Us - See How with The NCUA and ESI August 18th, 2008 - In light of the current financial news, we want to make sure that you, our members, know your money is safe and secure. We work every day to ensure the safety and security of your account and the credit union member’s assets. Your savings are federally insured to at least $100,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), a U.S. Government Agency. Land of Lincoln Credit Union also provides as a benefit, an additional $250,000 with Excess Share Insurance (ESI). For more in-depth information on how these entities help protect your money, click here.

  

Answer Your Financial Questions Anytime with Balance™ - Free from LLCU August 7th, 2008 - Keeping your balance in the world of finance can be challenging. That's why Land of Lincoln Credit Union has partnered with BALANCE, a financial fitness program that provides information to help you achieve your goals. BALANCE is designed to provide Land of Lincoln Credit Union members with comprehensive, professional assistance with all aspects of personal finance. In many cases, BALANCE counselors can answer your questions immediately. How can I design a realistic budget to achieve my financial goals? What are my options for getting out of debt? I want to buy a home in the next few years. How can I prepare for that? How can I get a copy of my credit report? Should I take advantage of a credit card balance transfer? I've maxed out my 401k program. What else can I do to save?  If you have more complex issues, an appointment will be scheduled to allow you more time to discuss your situation. You can access these free, confidential financial counseling services six days a week. BALANCE counselors are available Monday - Thursday: 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. (PST) Friday: 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. (PST) Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (PST) Just call a BALANCE counselor toll-free at (888) 456-2227 and let them know you're a Land of Lincoln Credit Union member. Please visit the BALANCE web site for more information about their financial fitness program. We hope you will take advantage of BALANCE, another benefit of your membership in Land of Lincoln Credit Union!

Land of Lincoln Credit Union receives dozens of requests every month from wonderful community organizations asking for sponsorships and donations. We love to help in any way that we can, but sometimes its hard to make sure that each and every request gets the attention it deserves. To help us with this, we have developed a short application for you and your organization to complete to be considered for sponsorship. We realize its an extra step, but it really does help us in getting the funds or donations that your organization needs. For the LLCU Application and Sponsorship Donation Form and our guidelines, please click here. For any questions, please feel free to contact us at llcu@llcu.org for more information. Thanks for making it easier by helping us help you!

  

Illinois License Sticker Renewals April 3rd, 2008 - Land of Lincoln Credit Union is no longer offering license sticker renewal at our branches for our members. However, the state of Illinois has provided an on-line site that allows you to complete everything over the internet. To visit their site and renew your license sticker, please click on the link provided below: For any questions, please feel free to contact us at llcu@llcu.org for more information. Thanks for making it easier by helping us help you!