April 2009                                                                                                                               See Today's Rates

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Prosperity Is A Choice:
Seeing Beyond
Today's Storms
A Message From Gary Moritz,
President & CEO

Today our nation is in the midst of a financial storm that is showering every American. These financial storms are creating stress over money matters in families, marriages and local communities. Yet I am optimistic that we will see our way through them by returning to foundational, money management principles that will lead families back to prosperity. I believe that we all want financial freedom during both sunny and stormy days.

For the benefit of our Sun Federal members, and particularly those members who borrow money from the Credit Union, I would like to share several principles around personal borrowing and debt management. In my loan related interactions with members, I’ve made it a practice to ask them to consider the following questions before going into debt. Read more

Many Ways To Save

  • 36/12 Call Certificate
  • Lifetime IRA
  • 30-Month, No Minimum, Add-on Certificate

Check out the details on these great ways to save!

Upcoming Member Seminars

Sun Federal can help you get financially fit. Please consider attending one or all of these timely seminars. They're free! Read more

Spring It On! Used Auto Sales Event

Members in the Philadelphia area looking for a different auto should check out the Enterprise Used Auto Sales Event through April 30.

Before shopping, talk to your local loan officer about
pre-approval. Auto loan rates are currently as low as 5.74% APR.

Links Of Interest

Visit www.SunFCU.org for other helpful tools and resources:

Get Cash For Your Books
Simply type in the book’s ISBN number (on the back cover or on the copyright page in the front) and see if you can get cash. www.cash4books.net

Trade In Your Cell
Trade in your old cell phones for cash at Cell for Cash or Flipswap. Remove the memory card, delete your information, etc. before selling.

Fitness
A resource for nutrition, workouts, medical information, health clubs and a personal trainer. www.fitness.com

Health Grades
A free objective source for ratings on doctors, hospitals and health plans nationwide. www.healthgrades.com
 

The Magic Of Saving:
April Specials & Events

Now is the time to open Sun Federal accounts for the child in your life! Click here to learn about the following specials and events:

  • Milionaire For A Day
  • Free Gift
  • Other Goodies
  • Savings Challenge
  • Digital Coin Bank Giveaway
  • Easter Egg Hunts

Also, check out Sun Federal's Tips For Raising Money Savvy Kids!

Get Money Smart With
The brass Package

Just for teens ages 14-17! Open your own checking account with an ATM check card, plus get a Visa credit card. It’s easy! Take short, online Guides to Independence courses. Read more

Teach Your Children Well:
Raising The Next Financially Responsible Generation

Young adults are taking on more debt — and more types of debt — than ever before. Many, overcome by student loan, credit card, and even installment debt, like auto loans, find themselves in deep financial trouble before they graduate — and long before they begin careers. Paying homage to the fact that April is National Financial Literacy Month, GreenPath, Inc. offers tips for helping parents and other loved ones "teach these children well," by helping them improve their financial literacy at a time when it really counts. Read more

Make Paying Taxes, Less Taxing

It's tax time! Did you know there’s a better way to pay taxes? Use your Sun Federal Visa Platinum Credit Card or ATM Visa Check Card! It's easy, convenient and right on time. Click here to learn about tax discounts including: 15% off of any Federal and State TurboTax® OnlineSM product; Save 15% on a TurboTax Download Product; Save 15% on TurboTax Business; FREE-TurboTax Federal Free Edition; plus all options include free e-file.

 
Thank you for saving, spending
and borrowing with us.

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Mission Statement
In the spirit of "People Caring About People," the Mission of Sun Federal Credit Union is to improve the quality of life for each member through a personal and professional service relationship that results in members for a lifetime.
Rates current as of 4/3/09 and are subject to change. APR=annual   APY=annual percentage yield
NCUA  ESI  EHL
Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 (as of 10/3/2008) and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government by the National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency. Your Savings Insured for an Additional $250,000 by Excess Share Insurance, the Nation's Largest Private Deposit Insurer. Sun Federal is an Equal Housing Lender.