October 2011
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August 2011
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MCAN’s Goal to Increase Secondary Education in...
The Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has one goal: to increase the amount of Michigan residents with high-quality degrees and credentials from 34% to 60% by the year 2025.
MCAN wants to help Michigan become a vibrant economy with strong communities. Their mission is to increase the college participation and completion rate in Michigan, particularly among low-income and/or first generation...
July 2011
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Introducing Retirement Central
Do you have retirement planning questions? Most of us do. That’s why we want to give you some information on Retirement Central, located on our website. Whether you’re already in your retirement, or just getting started, Retirement Central gives you practical ideas to help you with the planning process.
You’ll find information on IRAs – how you can open them and how to manage them, online tools...
June 2011
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Wall Street Journal: Credit Unions Still Outdo...
Earlier this week, The Wall Street Journal’s Nicole Ridgway wrote a Weekend Investor piece comparing fees and rates between Credit Unions and banks. Her findings showed that overwhelming Credit Unions beat banks in all categories. The table below illustrates her point:
A few quotes from the article (which you can read in its entirety here):
Credit unions increasingly are opening their...
Hawk Island Triathlon
Wow! What a fabulous time we had at the Hawk Island Triathlon! Lake Trust volunteers, along with 800 athletes and hundreds of their family members and friends, were in attendance.
The Lake Trust team helped with registering athletes, getting their time chips on, and supplying them with after race replacement “carbs”.
It was great to see so many of our members participating in this race! We also...
May 2011
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April 2011
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March 2011
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Tax Services, Reminders and Information
April 18th is coming up fast! If you’re currently, or getting ready to start filing your taxes, Lake Trust Credit Union can help make it a little easier with tax filing information, reminders and free or discounted tax preparation software. We’ll even provide links to help you find the forms you need.
Tax Preparation Software:
“Just file it! We’ll help.”
This is the...
Lake Trust Sponsors, Supports 2011 Komen Race for... →
Lake Trust Credit Union is the main stage sponsor at the 2011 Komen Mid-Michigan Race for the Cure at the State capitol in Lansing on April 17.
The Lake Trust race team and employee volunteers will join thousands of runners, walkers and cancer survivors at the annual race in support of efforts to end breast cancer, which effects one in eight women in the United States.
Proceeds help to provide...
Home & Garden Shows
Lake Trust is excited to be sponsoring and attending the West Michigan and Lansing Home & Garden shows this month.
The shows will feature things such as stunning gardens, extensive landscaping projects, flower shows, exhibits featuring new construction, remodeling, kitchens and baths, retail garden centers, pools, spas and home services. (Check the website of specific Home & Garden Show...
February 2011
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Delta Side Business Association Expo
On March 5, Lake Trust Credit Union will sponsor the Delta Side Business Association Expo at Waverly High School in Lansing. This FREE event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and we’ll be there to share helpful tips and information about our student loans.
Over 65 businesses will be in attendance at the expo and proceeds will be put towards scholarships that will reward deserving local high school...
January 2011
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2011 Tax Season
IRS Announces 2011 Tax Changes
It’s time to start preparing to file your 2010 tax return and there are some important changes we thought you should know about.
Tax payers will have until Monday, April 18, 2011 to file their 2010 tax return, due to Emancipation Day (a holiday recognized in Washington D.C.) which falls on April 15, the preceding Friday
Although most can begin to file...
Professional Development Award Program →
Lake Trust Credit Union is committed to supporting financial education and college access efforts in Michigan schools.
The Lake Trust Credit Union Professional Development Award Program was established in 2010 to provide financial assistance resources to Michigan educators for out of classroom/school professional development opportunities such as workshops, association conferences, and...
South Lansing Branch Grand Opening, January 10 -... →
You’re invited to the Grand Opening of our new South Lansing Branch. Visit us today through the end of the week (Fri, 1/14) during business hours. Enjoy refreshments, enter a drawing to win a Vizio 32” LCD HDTV and take a tour of the LEED-Certified, state-of-the-art branch.
What is LEED?
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED is an internationally recognized...
GreenPath Gives Tips on Getting Your Finances in... →
New Year’s Day is the traditional time for setting resolutions. But make them too lofty or unreasonable and by Valentine’s Day, you will wonder what went wrong. GreenPath trainers Megan Bridgett and Aimee O’Brien, offer up some simple and attainable ways for you to get financial goals in line in the first sixty days of the New Year: On January 1, when you are still excited about your New Year’s...
December 2010
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The Best List of Financial Advice for 2011 →
From GreenPath Debt Solutions
GreenPath has pooled the collective expertise of our counselors to bring you “The Best List” of money management advice to help you accomplish your financial goals in 2011.
Hold a financial conference with the family. Present a “state of the household” speech where you review your current budget and make any necessary adjustments. Hold people accountable for...
Be A $uperhero! $ave Money!
From GreenPath Debt Solutions
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is sponsoring the 2011 BE MONEY WI$E National Financial Literacy Poster Contest. This annual event is a great way to get young students thinking about the importance of saving money, while offering a creative outlet to demonstrate their knowledge. This year’s theme is “Be A $uperhero! $ave Money!” As a member of...
Gift of Membership Referral →
Refer a new member and you’ll both be entered to win a $500 Visa® Gift Card.
Here’s how it works…you refer a new member and when that person returns a Gift of Membership form to any Lake Trust branch and opens a membership by December 31, you’ll both be entered to win a $500 Visa® Gift Card. There will be two drawings:
· One for current referring members listed on the Gift of Membership...
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Tips for Sticking to a Holiday Budget
From GreenPath Debt Solutions
Here’s one way to make 2011 a happy new year: Rein in holiday spending. Whether or not you’ve started your holiday shopping, it’s not too late to create a holiday budget and stick to it. Here are some simple steps:
1. Decide how much you can spend. Holiday money should come from your current disposable income. If you use credit cards for convenience, make...
Breakfast with Santa
Lake Trust Credit Union sponsored Chelsea Hometown Holiday’s Breakfast with Santa last Saturday, December 4 at Chelsea Comfort Inn & Village Conference Center.
The kids enjoyed a breakfast of cereal and pancakes,
we had a drawing for a holiday basket,
and some drawings for teddy bears from the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company.
A few of our lucky guests were happy to go home with one of...
New South Lansing Branch Update
Lake Trust Credit Union LEED-Certified South Lansing Branch
Examples of Green Features
We’re very excited about the opening of our new South Lansing Branch this coming Monday, December 6 and we want to share a few things about our LEED-Certification with you. Below, we have a list of the features that make our building environmentally sensitive and LEED-Certified.
We’re using recycled...
November 2010
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Ribbon-Cutting for New Leed-Certified South...
Opening Monday, December 6
Lake Trust Credit Union, CEO Stephan L. Winninger, President William J. Thiess, and mid-Michigan Regional Manager Theresa Dubiel are scheduled to join several City of Lansing and community representatives for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of our new South Lansing branch, located at 6440 S. Pennsylvania...
Jingle Ball
On Saturday, November 20, we sponsored and attended the Jingle Ball at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing. We were proud to participate at this event; the funds raised help 80,000 children discover Michigan history every year.
Guests at the Jingle Ball enjoyed live music and entertainment…
An array of great food…
They had their pictures drawn by a caricature...
Jingle Ball
The Lake Trust team will be sponsoring and attending the Jingle Ball at the Michigan Historical Museum in Lansing this Saturday, November 20, from 7 to 11 p.m.
We’re proud to participate at this event, the funds raised help 80,000 children discover Michigan history every year. Maintaining and keeping the museum going takes a lot of dedication and effort.
Join in on the fun! Stroll down...
Impression 5 Money Super Saturday
We had a great day at Impression 5 Science Center on Money Super Saturday, November 6. The day was all about money and fun and educational activities, free to Lake Trust members!
We had a prize basket for one lucky guest to win! It was full of neat things like markers, a blanket, and money playing cards.
Everyone even got to meet and get their picture taken with Abraham Lincoln. Thanks for...
How to Prepare, Pay & Stay in College Seminars
As the cost of a college education continues to rise and traditional funding sources get harder to find, Lake Trust Credit Union is proud to welcome back financial aid expert Melissa Hunt, a college financial aid specialist with over 20 years experience in the financial services industry, in November for two informative no-cost seminars.
Monday, November 8 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Grand Haven...
Lake Trust and Impression 5 Team Up for Some Money...
Lake Trust Credit Union partners again with Lansing’s local children’s museum, Impression 5 Science Center, to sponsor the fourth annual Money Super Saturday – a specially-designed day all about money and full of fun and educational activities for visitors of all ages. The event will take place on Saturday, November 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Impression 5 Science Center located at 200...
October 2010
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Twitter Special Loan Rate Offer
We will be offering a .50 point reduction on our already reduced auto loan rates from 10/26-10/28 for Twitter users. For example, a member qualifying for our lowest current auto loan rate as low as 3.89% APR* would enjoy a special rate of as low as 3.39% APR*. Simply mention Twitter during your application process. Online applications can be found...
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WCR Charity Auction
The Lake Trust Team headed out to the Eagle Eye Golf Course in Lansing last night for the Woman’s Council of Realtors (WCR) Annual Charity Auction.
It was a great event, almost 200 people showed up to support the fundraiser for Child and Family Services (Capital Area). There was a silent auction as well as a live auction for so many wonderful items. Lake Trust has always been a big part of...
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Mt. Pleasant Business Expo
Lake Trust Credit Union had a great day at the Mt. Pleasant Business Expo on October 13!
We had a fun time networking, educating and telling our Lake Trust Story.
The Expo opened at 1:00 p.m. and continued until 7:00 p.m. What great conversations we had with people about all of our great products and services.
We even got to stand next to Johnny Depp! Can you guess why Johnny was there? ...
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Hastings HS College Night
Lake Trust Credit Union was at Hastings High School for the annual College Night. We spoke with students and parents about taking their next big step into education. We handed out pens, bags, and suckers (big hit!) to all who came to our table to sign up for the Grand Prize: A 22” HDTV. Perfect for any dorm room. And we have a winner, Greta Weeldreyer from Kalamazoo! But really, when...
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Enjoy our newest podcast, Sensible Steps for...
Professional Development Award Program for... →
Lake Trust Credit Union is committed to supporting financial education and college access efforts in Michigan schools.
The Lake Trust Credit Union Professional Development Award Program was established in 2010 after recognizing that after so many budget cuts, there was a need to help supplement Michigan educators out of classroom/school professional development opportunities such as workshops,...
September 2010
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Lake Trust Earns Environmental Award
Lake Trust Credit Union was recently awarded Cintas Document Management Company’s annual Environmental Award for its document recycling efforts. The Award is presented to the company’s top 30 customers from its pool of 4,000.
“Over the past 12 months, Lake Trust has saved 425 trees, nearly 75 cubic yards of landfill space, and 175,000 gallons of water through recycling,” said Cintas...
DeWitt Harvest Festival →
Be sure to join us at the 4th Annual Dewitt Harvest Festival° at River Park in Downtown Dewitt tomorrow (Saturday, September 25). We are sponsoring all of the event’s games and you’ll be able to find us in the Kid Zone. There will be plenty of fun things to do at the Festival, including a talent contest, carnival games, pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts, and more! Click here to see the...
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Our Welcome Home Open Houses
Do you have questions on home financing? We’re here to help. You’re invited to attend our Welcome Home Open Houses.
Experts will be at all of our branches to help with your mortgage and home equity needs. Plus, you’ll receive a special gift, enjoy refreshments, and have a chance to win one of three Home Sweet Home Gift Baskets…
Check out the date and time of...