Credit Union Advantages

Credit Union Advantages (NAPSA)—It can be reassuring to know that your savings are backed by the U.S. government. That’s why many people choose to save in a federally insured credit union. The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) protects savings accounts up to See ee. beese MCR rete Smart Money—Members of federally insured credit unions have their savings backed by the U.S. government. $100,000 at the nation’s nearly 10,000 federally insured credit unions. NCUSIF coverage is provided in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. With more than $5 billion in equity, NCUSIF is backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Over 82 million Americans now belong to a credit union. Many have joined because of the lowcost services, the above-average rates on savings and the belowmarket rates on credit cards, loans and mortgages. To learn more about credit unions, visit www.nafeu.org.