SPRING BREAK / NATIONAL CREDIT UNION YOUTH MONTH
Not only is April "Spring Break," more importantly, it is National Credit Union Youth Month!  A time when Credit Unions all over the world encourage our young members to save and learn more about credit unions.  Have you introduced your child or grandchild to Your Credit Union?  If not, this month is a great time to get youth acquainted with the Credit Union Difference.  Read our article, "Show your Kids How to Get Financially Fit" to encourage your child or grandchild to be strong financially. 
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Show your Kids how to be Financially Fit... 

Are your kids on the right track to financial independence?

For many of today's young adults, the weakest link lies in learning the basics. According to a 2014 survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Junior Achievement USA (2014 Teens and Personal Finance Survey), 40% of teens do not have a savings account, checking account, or debit or credit card, and 59% of teens do not have money management classes offered at their schools.
Achieving economic prosperity is difficult, and it's especially hard for young people who've never learned how to manage money.
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union is ideally positioned to respond because we believe in the power of education. We're here to help you launch the youth in your life toward financial independence, and here's how:
Join. For starters, open a credit union savings account for each child in your family. As soon as your children can write, have them make their own deposits and withdrawals. Guide teenagers through using a debit card and tracking transactions.
Share. Include your children in household money discussions. Show them how you budget income and expenses. As their skills improve, give them challenges-such as finding a better cell phone plan, calculating the total monthly cost of owning a car, or sticking to a budget for back-to-school or holiday spending.
Coach. Remind your children to ask for help when they need it. And turn to your credit union when you want help. Our tradition of service and philosophy of self-help make Southwest Louisiana Credit Union and all credit unions a natural partner in pursuing financial security.

Join us the week of APRIL 25th as we celebrate at the Ryan Street, Kirby Street and Sulphur Branches with giveaways for the children and young teens and a raffle. 
JUST 15 MORE DAYS....
Southwest Louisiana Credit Union has teamed with the Love My Credit Union Rewards TurboTax program to offer our members great savings on TurboTax federal products.  This year, file your taxes the smarter way, and get your biggest possible refund - guaranteed.
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The TurboTax credit union member discount is just one of many member discounts available with the Love My Credit Union Rewards program.  Members have saved over $1.4 billion with exclusive offers from these great partners:
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The more offers you take advantage of, the more you save.  Start saving today at Lovemycreditunion.org.


Join us for the 63rd Annual Meeting on April 14, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Buccaneer Room, Lake Charles Civic Center.