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Credit Unions Win Out vs. Banks

On November 19, 2011 The Seattle Times  ran an article by Gregory Karp ( Chicago Tribune ) called "Money Tip:  How consumers can find a banking champ." Click here to read the entire article. In the article Mr. Karp writes, "So, big or small? Who wins on the merits in a toe-to-toe fight between megabanks and smaller institutions? Is bigger better, or is this a Rocky Balboa story?" Here are the categories and his ratings and our thoughts... Round 1: Fees Winner: Smaller institutions. We agree. Our goal is the same as the banks: maximize shareholder value...the difference is that you're the shareholder at Eaton Family Credit Union, so that's why we strive for lower fees, higher interest earned and lower interest charged on loans. Round 2: ATM Access Winner: Big banks. We disagree. Eaton Family Credit Union owner/members have access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs nationwide. In Ohio, Midwest and Western states through the

Eaton Family Credit Union Members Can Win Big

As an Eaton Family Credit Union owner/member, you are eligible to enter the Invest in America Sweepstakes and could win one of these fantastic prizes Grand Prize - 2012 Chevy Cruze LTZ (Estimated retail value of nearly $28,000) First Place - Sprint wireless package , including a tablet, smartphone and gift card (Estimated retail value of $5,000)  Second Place - $1,500 gift card to spend at Shop America   Visit http://www.IIASweepstakes.org to enter the Invest in America Sweepstakes* and for official rules.  To learn more about Invest in America and its exclusive credit union member discounts, visit lovemycreditunion.org .  NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. MEMBERS OF A PARTICIPATING CREDIT UNION AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2011 WHO ARE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.  Sweepstakes ends 12/31/11. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit www.IIAsw