Spring 2015 Newsletter

News & ResourcesWe do our best to provide relevant and interesting resources for our members. To view recent postings please check out “News & Resources” at bridgecu.org.

Recent Articles

• Recipes of the month: January “chicken & waffles” February “grilled pork tenderloin” March “shamrock pretzel pops”

• Bridge Credit Union Social Media Announcement

• Bridge helps you maximize your tax refund with TurboTax®.

• Living Paycheck to Paycheck: 7 Strategies for Survival

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To submit topic ideas visit the “contact us” section of bridgecu.org or email us at memberinfo@bridgecu.org.

Don’t be a stranger - reconnect with BridgeBridge is required to remit to the State’s Unclaimed Funds Division all balances in accounts which have no activity or have not been acknowledged within the past five years. If your account has remained dormant for any length of time, call 800.434.7300, click bridgecu.org, or email memberinfo@bridgecu.org to reconnect.

Don’t Chase Rates Move your money into a Bridge Certificate

You don’t have to chase rates to get the best rate. Being a Bridge Credit Union member is all it takes.

You can count on us shopping the market to bring you the most competitive rates. So, if you’re looking for the best strategy for getting the best rate, it’s your relationship with Bridge Credit Union.

Even better, start earning above-market dividends now and watch your savings grow. If our rates go up later, no worries, you can BUMP YOUR RATE to one that’s higher. Simple as that.

To learn more visit www.bridgecu.org or call 800-434-7300 and take the Bridge to better rates.

APY* = Annual Percentage Yield. Option to bump up rate (one time for certificate under 24 months and twice for certificate over 24 months) only during the initial term requires you to contact Bridge to redeem before the maturity date. Rate is fixed during the certificate term. Rate change option will be the rate being offered on Second Chance Certificate of equal term of maturity as the original term of this share. Advertised rate and APY are offered at the credit union’s discretion and may change daily. $1,000 minimum opening deposit. This credit union is federally insured ($250,000 per owner on account) by the National Credit Union Administration. Additional coverage up to $250,000 provided by Excess Share Insurance Corporation, a licensed insurance company.

RATES AS HIGH AS

2.00% APY*

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Upcoming Holidays Observed Memorial Day - Monday, May 25, 2015

Independence Day - Friday, July 3, 2015

Any further closures will be posted on our website www.bridgecu.org. Remember, you can access your accounts 24/7 with our online and mobile banking.

Let Bridge Credit Union Simplify Your Life Bridge Credit Union wants you to be able to take us wherever you go! We make banking easy with our mobile banking. You can check your account balance, transfer funds and more – right from your smartphone!

Don’t have a smartphone yet or are looking to upgrade? Sign up for the Sprint Credit Union Member Discount and you’ll get a 10% discount on your select regularly priced Sprint monthly service, waived activation fees on new lines and waived upgrade fees.

Visit www.bridgecu.org to see our mobile banking options and to find out how you can get the Sprint Credit Union Member Discount. Bridge Credit Union’s mobile banking and the latest smartphone at a great price from Sprint – two ways we can simplify your life today!

Bridge Credit Union Goes Social Bridge is pleased to announce its presence on two popular social media websites, Pinterest and Instagram. Bridge is now using the two popular social media sites to create a better connection to our members.

STAY CONNECTED BY FOLLOWING BRIDGE CREDIT UNION.

Your Bridge Platinum Visa® Rewards card gives you premium rewards. The Bridge Platinum Visa® Rewards Card doesn’t compromise a low rate for rewards points and it doesn’t charge you needless fees. You simply get a premium rewards card that saves you money.

Transfer your high balance credit card balances today! FREE Balance Transfers.

0% INTRO APR* on balance transfers for ALL cardholders.

0% INTRO APR* on purchases for NEW cardholders for 6 months.

Have questions? Give us a call at 800.434.7300

*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. For new card accounts, the promotion allows both balance transfers and purchases using an APR of 0% for 6 billing cycles. For existing card accounts, the promotion allows for balance transfers using an APR of 0% for 6 billing cycles. At the end of the promotional period the rate will reset to the standard 11.90% APR on all balance types. Cardholders who are 30 days delinquent will lose the promotional rate and their account will resume using the standard 11.90% APR.

Apply online today visit www.bridgecu.org.

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