First Tech CU

The music is loud. The message is clear.

End hunger in our community.

In the fight against hunger, we're using every instrument available. Join First Tech at the 22nd Annual Waterfront Blues Festival benefiting the Oregon Food Bank. Admission is only $10 and two cans of food. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of fellow Oregonians.

U-Turn Challenge begins, follow along

Join us as we take four households on the financial trip of a lifetime. We’ve selected our U-Turn Challenge participants and paired them with a dedicated team of financial advisors. Along the way, participants (and viewers like you) will learn how to make smart money decisions. The household that improves their financial situation the most wins the $10,000 grand prize. Of course, there are no losers because everyone learns how to improve their financial lives!

Stay connected with the households

At uturnchallenge.com you can:

}         Follow along. Watch our participants’ progress throughout the year. They’ve already started blogging and posting videos and it’s definitely worth checking out. To give you an idea, Julia and Danny have talked about their diabetic cat and 6-year-old Elisha has talked about future plans for her allowance.

}         Join us. In our community forum you can seek advice or give it. So far, there are questions about saving money at the grocery store, how to save money in

Portland

and more. Have any ideas? You should log in.

}         Utilize resources. We’ll post resources that can help you make your own financial u-turn. Right now you’ll find a link to our money management workbook and information on the 2008 first time home buyer tax credit.

Inclement weather and holiday hours

Inclement weather update for Wednesday, 12.24.08
Thank you for your patience during this winter weather. Portland, Seattle and Salem branch locations will open at 10am. All branches in Seattle and Lane County will open at regularly scheduled times.

Holiday hours
All First Tech branches will close Wednesday, December 24, 2008, at 2pm.

U-Turn Challenge Winner gets $10,000

Do you have what it takes to make a financial u-turn? Show us what you’ve got and apply now to take part in First Tech’s U-Turn Challenge! During the challenge you’ll compete against other households for a $10,000 grand prize. We’ll pair you with a team of experts, and the household that makes the biggest financial improvement in 2009 wins.

 

Application deadline is 5pm on December 19.

 

See rules for details at uturnchallenge.com.

Shop smart this holiday season

Going shopping? Want the lowest price? Take advantage of Price Protectr – a free, easy service that will make you the smartest shopper around.

Price Protectr makes it simple to watch prices, keep track of purchases, and get cash back off price drops. Visit their website to learn more.

We’re financially strong

If you’ve heard the news recently, then you’re probably aware there has been a great deal of speculation about financial institutions and their stability. Rest assured, First Tech is a financially healthy, fiscally strong institution. Learn more.

Your share accounts (deposits) are insured

Concerned about your share accounts? Don’t be. They’re insured through the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). Learn more

Banking Goes Mobile

Mobile Banking puts the convenience of firsttechcu.com into the palm of your hand. Check branch hours and locations, get up-to-the-minute rates, login to Online Banking, use Bill Pay and more. Type firsttechcu.com or https://mobile.firsttechcu.com into your mobile device and login as usual. Send questions to memberservice@firsttechcu.com.

Attend the 2008 First Tech annual meeting

This year’s event takes place Thursday, April 17, 2008, at 6:30 pm at the First Tech Michael Osborne building (15000 SW Beaverton Creek Court, Beaverton, OR 97006). Please RSVP at 503.350.4502.

Zopa is helping. Zopa is easy. Zopa is you.

There’s nothing better than helping others – especially when you can get something in return. Zopa has taken the traditional personal loan and share certificate and turned them into social finance tools. Now you can achieve your financial goals while you help others. Learn more at zopa.com.