- Banks are owned by investors who want to see profit; Credit Unions are owned by you, our members, who want someone on their side.
- Banks are all about the $; Credit Unions are not-for-profit.
New Cash Dispensing System – Andrea and Whitney
You should have heard the moans and groans rising from campus when the final ATMs were pulled off The Money Wall at UTK. It was like someone took your favorite pet! Have no fear! As usual, UT Federal Credit Union has come to the rescue as the Only Bank On Campus. UTFCU implemented a new cash dispensing system on campus …
Read MoreUT FCU Hikes for Fin Lit
UT FCU Hikes for Fin Lit. You’ve probably watched the movie Jerry McGuire, and remember the line that made Cuba Gooding, Jr. famous — “show me the money!” Thanks to the NFL and Visa for teaming up on a Financial Football game that is free and online to teach facts about Financial Literacy. Recently, UTFCU’s U Know financial education team …
Read MoreBye, bye dear old Money Wall
An icon at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is being demolished while you are on Spring Break. The Money Wall on Philip Fulmer Drive at the University Center parking garage is coming down in March. This begins Phase 1 of construction for the new Student Union at UTK. (Big cheer! It’s been a long time coming!) Now the real question …
Read MoreNow that I’ve graduated, what am I going to do?
I remember this day as if it were yesterday! – College graduation from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville – Yes, I felt a sense of accomplishment. (diploma in hand) Yes, my parents were relieved and thrilled. (no more tuition for me) Yes! I had no idea what I was going to do with myself! It’s not that I didn’t …
Read MoreYear of the Quarterback – The Color Orange airs Sunday, Feb. 20
ESPN began their 2011 Year of the Quarterback with an early January documentary on some guy from Florida….. Tebow? The series continues Sunday, Feb. 20, at 8 pm with a salute to a man who broke racial barriers – a man who revolutionized the position of quarterback – a man who is humble and honest. Make sure you see The …
Read MoreSweetheart…. What’s your credit score?
know Valentine’s Day is upon us. You can’t get through a store without red, pink, and purple hearts smothering you with their affections. Even Faith Hill is getting in on the act with a signature line of floral arrangements from Teleflora! But, have you thought about how compatible you and your sweetheart are when it comes to matters of money? …
Read MoreMaking Sense out of Dollars & Cents
Today marks a special occasion for UT Federal Credit Union as the credit union is holding a University of Tennessee Extension workshop on the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program for teachers in the East Tennessee area. This seminar is designed to provide hands-on training and guides to teachers whose curriculum addresses personal finance skills, …
Read MoreBottle or Tap? It makes a difference to your wallet.
This year UTK moved toward a great goal – eliminating bottled water on campus. In August when school returned to session, UTK students were given reusable aluminum water bottles by Aramark, UT Athletics, and other campus groups. The 10,000 bottles were distributed by WUTK 90.3 “The Rock” and were purchased with funds from the sales of Power Tees. Maybe next …
Read MoreLines – I hate lines.
Lines in the cafeteria. Lines at the ballgame. Lines on my forehead. Lines at the ATM… I hate lines! Most of these have no real solution unless you consider starving, not going to the game, or botox an option. However, you can do something about lines at the ATM. Switch to UTFCU, The Only Bank On Campus. With 5 …
Read MoreFree Cake….
Come visit us during the University Center Open House Thursday, September 9th. We will stay open until 7 pm that night, so if you haven’t opened your account yet, this will be a great time to do so. We’ll be playing cornhole & we will have free cake. I don’t know about you, but I’d go anywhere for free cake …
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