Special Sprint Discounts!

Washington Area Teachers FCU is excited to let you know that our members qualify for great savings from Sprint Nextel, including:

• 10% off most regularly priced Sprint Nextel service plans
• 15% off most corporate liable wireless plans
• Waived activation fee on all new lines
• Waived upgrade fee
• Nationwide coast-to-coast coverage
• National rates with no roaming and long distance charges
• Existing Sprint Nextel customers can also save
• Plus, current Sprint Nextel promotions 

New Hours Coming!

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday          9 AM to 4:30 PM

Thursday           9 AM to 6 PM

Friday               9 AM to 5 PM

Introducing…Accel

Washington Area Teachers Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce the newest member benefit – Accel Members Financial Counseling.

As a valued member of the Credit Union, we are committed to serving you.  And as a benefit of your membership, we are providing you with free access to and financial education and counseling services.

Washington Area Teachers has teamed up with Accel, a financial counseling program.  Through comprehensive education and exceptional service, this organization has been assisting individuals for more than 44 years.

Through our partnership with Accel, you will enjoy unlimited access to financial counselors without paying – it’s free!

As a member of the Credit Union, you can receive assistance with:

• Personal and family budgeting
• Understanding your personal credit report and how to improve your score
• Personal money management
• Debt repayment
• Avoiding bankruptcy, foreclosure, and repossession

Accel can give personalized answers to your individual needs.  For issues ranging from a proactive savings plan to saving a home from foreclosure, advice is only a phone call away.

Accel counselors are available Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (EST), Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To use this new service, simply call 1-877-33ACCEL (332-2235) or visit them on the web at www.accelservices.org 

BudgetSmart

Washington Area Teachers FCU is pleased to announce a new product called BudgetSmart.

BudgetSmart is a new and exciting software program exclusive to (Credit Union).  This easy-to-use software tool uses simple graphics, “pop-up” boxes and bar charts to help you manage money more effectively.  You can use the program to:

·          establish a budget

·          track spending

·          view tips for improving areas of overspending (or inadequate saving)

·          experiment with “what if” scenarios to determine how a major purchase or change in income would impact your budget

“This software is so easy to use, my 14 year-old son put together his own personal budget”

If you’ve been looking for a quick and easy way to get started on your budget – then BudgetSmart is for you!