July 2012 First View Newsletter

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281.856.5300 FCCU.org

ItemsofInterest Branch Locations

Alief Office 3200 S. Dairy Ashford (at Richmond) Champions Office 10300 Louetta Rd., Ste. 100 (at Cutten Rd.) Cinco Ranch Office 23120 Cinco Ranch Blvd.

Teachers – YOU Deserve It! Teachers, we appreciate all you do and would like to reward you with a Teacher Appreciation Loan*. Get your extra cash just in time for summer at a low, low rate and easy repayment terms. Apply today @ FCCU.org and get your much deserved cash today. Enter TAL12 in the comments box of your online application. *Loans are offered to qualified educators. See FCCU.org or representative

for complete details.

Copperfield Office - (Corporate Location) 15260 FM 529 (east of Hwy 6) Spring Branch Office 9100 Westview (at Campbell) Sugar Land Office 3400 Hwy 6 South (south of Williams Trace) Tomball Office 28850 Tomball Pkwy (north of FM 2920) Barker Cypress Office (inside HEB) 24224 Northwest Fwy (at Barker Cypress) Fry Road Office (inside Kroger) 1705 Fry Rd. (at I-10) Grand Parkway Office (inside HEB) 6711 S. Fry Rd. (at Grand Parkway) Jones North Office (inside Kroger) 12222 Jones Rd. (at Cypress N Houston) Jones South Office (inside Kroger) 9330 Jones Rd. (at West Rd.) Katy Market Office (inside HEB) 25675 Nelson Way (at Pin Oak) Sam Houston Office (inside Kroger) 9125 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. (at West Rd.) Sienna Plantation Office (inside HEB) 8900 Hwy. 6 (at Sienna Parkway)

July

Tax Free Shopping Around the Corner – 8/17 – 8/19/12 Make sure when you head back to the classroom you do it in style and with some extra money in your pocket. Shop during Tax FREE weekend, August 17 – 19, 2012 and save! Plan ahead, compare prices, and use coupons to get the best deals. Don’t forget to grab your FCCU Platinum Credit Card too so you won’t be paying more than you have to with the high interest store credit cards. Don’t have a Platinum Card? Apply now @ FCCU.org and be prepared for your back-to-school shopping!

Holidays In observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012: Traditional branches - Closed In-Store branches - open from 9am - 1pm

CONGRATULATIONS Look for this sign for over 90 FREE ATM locations in and around Houston.

www.allpointnetwork.com

www.cufriendly.net

2012 Scholarship Winners!

FirstGlance

Financial Preparedness During Hurricane Season

2

2 Security Made Easy

3

BULL PEN

3

ItemsofInterest

4

For a list of our hours and free ATM locations, visit our website at FCCU.org.

24-Hour Phone Services P.A.T. 281.856.4PAT • 800.234.PAT1 Phone-A-Loan Center 281.856.LOAN MasterCard®/Visa® Account Information Lost or Stolen Card Credit Card Fraud First Investment and Retirement Planning Center

281.856.5300 800.456.FCCU 800.600.5249 281.856.5625

Federally insured by NCUA

L-R: Ron Downing, CEO, Aryan M. - UT Austin, Sarah M. - Univ. of Utah, Connie W. - Rice Univ., Autumn R. - Texas Tech Univ., Alison A. - University of Houston, Victoria T. - Prairie View A&M and Cheryl McCullough, EVP Stay in touch!

Official Credit Union of the H OU S TON

Te X AN S

Summer Affordability Made Easy!

Here’s the inside track on making summer affordable – use an FCCU Platinum MasterCard® Rewards Card, enjoy a low rate and earn DOUBLE Rewards points!

Credit Corner

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www.cuservicecenter.com

A Publication of First Community Credit Union

FIRST VIEW

*See credit union representative for complete details or click to FCCU.org.

Spring Market Office (inside HEB) 2121 FM 2920 (at Spring Cypress)

Look for this sign for over 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs around the country.

2012

2012 High School Graduates – Your Grad Pack is Waiting!

Picture this – a 2012 Grad Pack designed just for you – a high school graduate! Open your U First Savings, U First Checking, and a Platinum Credit Card to be on the road to financial success. When you do, you will get up to a $100 AMEX Gift Cheque! Don’t let this pass you by – visit any branch location to take the first step into adulthood.

Earn DOUBLE Rewards points now through August 31st on all your fuel and

lodging purchases. Whether you’re heading to an out-of-the-ordinary destination, on a family trip, or hanging around town, you’ll get rewarded for things you need!

Enjoy relaxing perks!

• 2.99% APR* introductory rate for first 12 months!

• NO annual fee • NO balance transfer fees through August 31, 2012!

• NO over-the-limit fee Take the first step to affordability!

Apply now @ FCCU.org or visit any convenient location.

Get your card and transfer high rate balances.

Experience easy financing year round! *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates and terms subject to change. Certain credit criteria applies. A rate of 2.99% APR applies for members in their introductory twelve month period. Minimum monthly payment of $18 or 3%, whichever is greater, required each billing cycle. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid through August 31, 2012.

Making a First-Rate financial difference in our members’ lives!

281.856.5300 • FCCU.org

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CREDIT CORNER Financial Preparedness During Hurricane Season Hurricane season is upon us.

Predictions state that we will have a return to a near normal season, but hurricanes have a mind of their own so make sure you are prepared to protect your home, cars, and other possessions.

And don’t forget about protecting your household finances in the event of a disaster.

Hard-to-replace documents should be put in a safe deposit box at FCCU or a fireproof box in your home. Safe Deposit Boxes are available at all of our traditional branch locations for as little as $20 per year. Make sure your important documents and valuables are safe including:

– automobile title(s) – birth & death certificates – passports – property deeds – education degrees – marriage documents – military records – older tax records, and – inventory of your household

possessions - a photographed or videotaped record of major household items and valuables.

In a fireproof box at home, it is recommended you keep recent tax records, insurance policies, power of attorney, an extra copy of your will and warranties.

TIP: Make sure a relative or friend has access to your safekeeping boxes in case of an emergency.

Just in case we should get it, start preparing now!

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BULL PEN

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Make Budgeting Fun! Many people hate the idea of budgeting but once you get a better understanding of the freedom that comes with using a budget, you fall in love with it.

Budgeting is not necessarily a restrictive task. It isn’t all about telling yourself “NO” all the time. In fact, as you become better at budgeting, you’ll find you might tell yourself “Yes” many times when your natural inclination would be not to do something.

Here’s an easy way to get started.

Separate NEED-based expenses from the nice-to-have expenses.

Now just to be clear, we do still have to tell ourselves “No” – if a nice-to-have expense is more than you have budgeted; you would need to say “No” until you saved enough for it.

Need help getting started? Check out debtinfocus @ FCCU.org.

All work and no play.

Not anymore!

Earn rewards points on all your business purchases and then reward yourself when you redeem your points for brand-name merchandise or airline tickets, etc.

Contact our Business Services Department now!

281.856.5300 • FCCU.org

in FREE gas!

YOU could hit the jackpot at FCCU! It’s easy – finance or refinance your vehicle today and be entered to win $1,000 in FREE GAS! • Auto rates as low as1.99% APR*!

• No payments for up to 90 days • 100% Financing

JACKPOT – win $1,000 in FREE GAS! Finance at FCCU by July 31st to get your chance at winning the jackpot!

Apply at FCCU.org, visit any of our branches, or call us at 281.856.5300. *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Certain credit criteria applies for lowest rate quoted and up to 90 days no payments. Lowest rate quoted includes all applicable discounts. Other rates/terms available. Rates and terms subject to change. Payment example: 1.99% APR for 60 months = $18.64 for every $1,000 borrowed.

FCCU refinances not eligible. Drawing will be held 8/7/12. See FCCU.org for complete details.

FCCU’s FANatic WINNER! We asked our true FANatics to send us your picture when using your Texans Debit Card. We received many great pictures but had to choose just one winner. And, the WINNER is ALVINO C.

You work hard to make your business a success, now let us reward you with ScoreCard Rewards on your Business MasterCard®.

Get your Business Rewards MasterCard® today!

Don’t miss out on the jackpot!

TeX AN S

Security Made Easy!

It’s easy to lose track of your spending or find yourself in an emergency situation. We understand that and for that reason we offer Overdraft Privilege* (ODP). With ODP, you can be assured that if you lose track and need that little extra, it will be there for you.

With ODP, we’ll allow you to overdraw your account so transactions will be covered that exceed your balance. Make sure you have the cash you need in any situation with ODP. Opt-In now by logging into your eBanking account. You’ll find ODP in the menu across the top of the page. It’s that simple! *See Overdraft Privilege Policy @ FCCU.org or a representative for complete details. Certain fees apply.

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Alvino and his wife won TWO autographed footballs for this winning picture.

Congratulations!

It’s Training Camp Time!

Can you believe it’s already time for training camp? The dates are set and the players are ready to go. Are you ready to go to Training Camp – VIP style?

Show you’re a FANatic with Texans Checking* and you could win tickets to our VIP tent at Training Camp. Watch for details at texanschecking.com and on Facebook and Twitter for details on how you can win.

Don’t have Texans Checking yet? Be the newest player on our team and you could win exclusive trips, autographed merchandise, tickets, and more.

Who knows, you could go to the BIG Game in New Orleans in 2013 on us!

Click to texanschecking.com to open your account now! * Certain credit criteria applies. Minimum deposit to open checking account is $25. Account is free for first 90 days. Direct Deposit must begin within 90 days for account to remain free or fee of $4.95 will be assessed each month. Texans checking account holders will be automatically entered into weekly drawings to win home game tickets with a parking pass, autographed Texans merchandise or Texans trips. For all trips, no purchase is necessary. For complete rules, refer to texanschecking.com. Any prize won and accepted with a value of $600 or more will be subject to 1099-INT reporting.

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3

CREDIT CORNER Financial Preparedness During Hurricane Season Hurricane season is upon us.

Predictions state that we will have a return to a near normal season, but hurricanes have a mind of their own so make sure you are prepared to protect your home, cars, and other possessions.

And don’t forget about protecting your household finances in the event of a disaster.

Hard-to-replace documents should be put in a safe deposit box at FCCU or a fireproof box in your home. Safe Deposit Boxes are available at all of our traditional branch locations for as little as $20 per year. Make sure your important documents and valuables are safe including:

– automobile title(s) – birth & death certificates – passports – property deeds – education degrees – marriage documents – military records – older tax records, and – inventory of your household

possessions - a photographed or videotaped record of major household items and valuables.

In a fireproof box at home, it is recommended you keep recent tax records, insurance policies, power of attorney, an extra copy of your will and warranties.

TIP: Make sure a relative or friend has access to your safekeeping boxes in case of an emergency.

Just in case we should get it, start preparing now!

TeX AN S

BULL PEN

BullPen

Make Budgeting Fun! Many people hate the idea of budgeting but once you get a better understanding of the freedom that comes with using a budget, you fall in love with it.

Budgeting is not necessarily a restrictive task. It isn’t all about telling yourself “NO” all the time. In fact, as you become better at budgeting, you’ll find you might tell yourself “Yes” many times when your natural inclination would be not to do something.

Here’s an easy way to get started.

Separate NEED-based expenses from the nice-to-have expenses.

Now just to be clear, we do still have to tell ourselves “No” – if a nice-to-have expense is more than you have budgeted; you would need to say “No” until you saved enough for it.

Need help getting started? Check out debtinfocus @ FCCU.org.

All work and no play.

Not anymore!

Earn rewards points on all your business purchases and then reward yourself when you redeem your points for brand-name merchandise or airline tickets, etc.

Contact our Business Services Department now!

281.856.5300 • FCCU.org

in FREE gas!

YOU could hit the jackpot at FCCU! It’s easy – finance or refinance your vehicle today and be entered to win $1,000 in FREE GAS! • Auto rates as low as1.99% APR*!

• No payments for up to 90 days • 100% Financing

JACKPOT – win $1,000 in FREE GAS! Finance at FCCU by July 31st to get your chance at winning the jackpot!

Apply at FCCU.org, visit any of our branches, or call us at 281.856.5300. *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Certain credit criteria applies for lowest rate quoted and up to 90 days no payments. Lowest rate quoted includes all applicable discounts. Other rates/terms available. Rates and terms subject to change. Payment example: 1.99% APR for 60 months = $18.64 for every $1,000 borrowed.

FCCU refinances not eligible. Drawing will be held 8/7/12. See FCCU.org for complete details.

FCCU’s FANatic WINNER! We asked our true FANatics to send us your picture when using your Texans Debit Card. We received many great pictures but had to choose just one winner. And, the WINNER is ALVINO C.

You work hard to make your business a success, now let us reward you with ScoreCard Rewards on your Business MasterCard®.

Get your Business Rewards MasterCard® today!

Don’t miss out on the jackpot!

TeX AN S

Security Made Easy!

It’s easy to lose track of your spending or find yourself in an emergency situation. We understand that and for that reason we offer Overdraft Privilege* (ODP). With ODP, you can be assured that if you lose track and need that little extra, it will be there for you.

With ODP, we’ll allow you to overdraw your account so transactions will be covered that exceed your balance. Make sure you have the cash you need in any situation with ODP. Opt-In now by logging into your eBanking account. You’ll find ODP in the menu across the top of the page. It’s that simple! *See Overdraft Privilege Policy @ FCCU.org or a representative for complete details. Certain fees apply.

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Na e FA r ’ e W

Alvino and his wife won TWO autographed footballs for this winning picture.

Congratulations!

It’s Training Camp Time!

Can you believe it’s already time for training camp? The dates are set and the players are ready to go. Are you ready to go to Training Camp – VIP style?

Show you’re a FANatic with Texans Checking* and you could win tickets to our VIP tent at Training Camp. Watch for details at texanschecking.com and on Facebook and Twitter for details on how you can win.

Don’t have Texans Checking yet? Be the newest player on our team and you could win exclusive trips, autographed merchandise, tickets, and more.

Who knows, you could go to the BIG Game in New Orleans in 2013 on us!

Click to texanschecking.com to open your account now! * Certain credit criteria applies. Minimum deposit to open checking account is $25. Account is free for first 90 days. Direct Deposit must begin within 90 days for account to remain free or fee of $4.95 will be assessed each month. Texans checking account holders will be automatically entered into weekly drawings to win home game tickets with a parking pass, autographed Texans merchandise or Texans trips. For all trips, no purchase is necessary. For complete rules, refer to texanschecking.com. Any prize won and accepted with a value of $600 or more will be subject to 1099-INT reporting.

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281.856.5300 FCCU.org

ItemsofInterest Branch Locations

Alief Office 3200 S. Dairy Ashford (at Richmond) Champions Office 10300 Louetta Rd., Ste. 100 (at Cutten Rd.) Cinco Ranch Office 23120 Cinco Ranch Blvd.

Teachers – YOU Deserve It! Teachers, we appreciate all you do and would like to reward you with a Teacher Appreciation Loan*. Get your extra cash just in time for summer at a low, low rate and easy repayment terms. Apply today @ FCCU.org and get your much deserved cash today. Enter TAL12 in the comments box of your online application. *Loans are offered to qualified educators. See FCCU.org or representative

for complete details.

Copperfield Office - (Corporate Location) 15260 FM 529 (east of Hwy 6) Spring Branch Office 9100 Westview (at Campbell) Sugar Land Office 3400 Hwy 6 South (south of Williams Trace) Tomball Office 28850 Tomball Pkwy (north of FM 2920) Barker Cypress Office (inside HEB) 24224 Northwest Fwy (at Barker Cypress) Fry Road Office (inside Kroger) 1705 Fry Rd. (at I-10) Grand Parkway Office (inside HEB) 6711 S. Fry Rd. (at Grand Parkway) Jones North Office (inside Kroger) 12222 Jones Rd. (at Cypress N Houston) Jones South Office (inside Kroger) 9330 Jones Rd. (at West Rd.) Katy Market Office (inside HEB) 25675 Nelson Way (at Pin Oak) Sam Houston Office (inside Kroger) 9125 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. (at West Rd.) Sienna Plantation Office (inside HEB) 8900 Hwy. 6 (at Sienna Parkway)

July

Tax Free Shopping Around the Corner – 8/17 – 8/19/12 Make sure when you head back to the classroom you do it in style and with some extra money in your pocket. Shop during Tax FREE weekend, August 17 – 19, 2012 and save! Plan ahead, compare prices, and use coupons to get the best deals. Don’t forget to grab your FCCU Platinum Credit Card too so you won’t be paying more than you have to with the high interest store credit cards. Don’t have a Platinum Card? Apply now @ FCCU.org and be prepared for your back-to-school shopping!

Holidays In observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 3, 2012: Traditional branches - Closed In-Store branches - open from 9am - 1pm

CONGRATULATIONS Look for this sign for over 90 FREE ATM locations in and around Houston.

www.allpointnetwork.com

www.cufriendly.net

2012 Scholarship Winners!

FirstGlance

Financial Preparedness During Hurricane Season

2

2 Security Made Easy

3

BULL PEN

3

ItemsofInterest

4

For a list of our hours and free ATM locations, visit our website at FCCU.org.

24-Hour Phone Services P.A.T. 281.856.4PAT • 800.234.PAT1 Phone-A-Loan Center 281.856.LOAN MasterCard®/Visa® Account Information Lost or Stolen Card Credit Card Fraud First Investment and Retirement Planning Center

281.856.5300 800.456.FCCU 800.600.5249 281.856.5625

Federally insured by NCUA

L-R: Ron Downing, CEO, Aryan M. - UT Austin, Sarah M. - Univ. of Utah, Connie W. - Rice Univ., Autumn R. - Texas Tech Univ., Alison A. - University of Houston, Victoria T. - Prairie View A&M and Cheryl McCullough, EVP Stay in touch!

Official Credit Union of the H OU S TON

Te X AN S

Summer Affordability Made Easy!

Here’s the inside track on making summer affordable – use an FCCU Platinum MasterCard® Rewards Card, enjoy a low rate and earn DOUBLE Rewards points!

Credit Corner

TeX AN S

www.cuservicecenter.com

A Publication of First Community Credit Union

FIRST VIEW

*See credit union representative for complete details or click to FCCU.org.

Spring Market Office (inside HEB) 2121 FM 2920 (at Spring Cypress)

Look for this sign for over 43,000 surcharge-free ATMs around the country.

2012

2012 High School Graduates – Your Grad Pack is Waiting!

Picture this – a 2012 Grad Pack designed just for you – a high school graduate! Open your U First Savings, U First Checking, and a Platinum Credit Card to be on the road to financial success. When you do, you will get up to a $100 AMEX Gift Cheque! Don’t let this pass you by – visit any branch location to take the first step into adulthood.

Earn DOUBLE Rewards points now through August 31st on all your fuel and

lodging purchases. Whether you’re heading to an out-of-the-ordinary destination, on a family trip, or hanging around town, you’ll get rewarded for things you need!

Enjoy relaxing perks!

• 2.99% APR* introductory rate for first 12 months!

• NO annual fee • NO balance transfer fees through August 31, 2012!

• NO over-the-limit fee Take the first step to affordability!

Apply now @ FCCU.org or visit any convenient location.

Get your card and transfer high rate balances.

Experience easy financing year round! *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates and terms subject to change. Certain credit criteria applies. A rate of 2.99% APR applies for members in their introductory twelve month period. Minimum monthly payment of $18 or 3%, whichever is greater, required each billing cycle. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer valid through August 31, 2012.

Making a First-Rate financial difference in our members’ lives!

281.856.5300 • FCCU.org