GMCU Partnership with Communities Investing in Families

Throughout 2008, GMCU staff have been providing 2-hour financial literacy classes called, "More Money More $ense".  These classes are for adults, and cover the following topics:

• Credit Reports and Scores
• Debt Collection
• Identity Fraud/Theft
• Personal Budgeting and Tips for Smarter Shopping

If you are interested in GMCU staff providing this type of education for your group, please contact:

Bridget Moeller / Financial Literacy Coordinator for GMCU / 320-679-8122 or bmoeller@gmcu.com

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GMCU Partnership with Mora High School!

During the 2007-2008 school year, the staff of Greater Minnesota Credit Union and provided NEFE Financial Literacy Training to a group of 27 Mora High School students.  Students who completed the course received a Certificate of Completion certificate and wallet card.  Students who have completed the NEFE Curriculum are entitled to great benefits such as:

• Receive a $10 Gas Card when you open a new checking account with GMCU
• Take 0.25% APR off any loan that you qualify for (Some restrictions may apply).
• Extensive Financial Literacy Education
• Students may also be entitled to receive additional rewards.  Those rewards will be posted here!

Congratulations to all of the students who successfully completed the program!

The following topics are covered within the NEFE Financial Literacy curriculum:

1. Making a financial plan
2. Budgeting-Making the most of your money
3. Investing-Making your money work for you
4. Good debt, bad debt-Using credit wisely
5. Keeping your money safe and secure
6. Insurance-Protecting what you have
7. Your career-Doing what matters most

If you are interested in GMCU staff providing this type of education for your students, please contact:

Bridget Moeller / Financial Literacy Coordinator for GMCU / 320-679-8122 or bmoeller@gmcu.com