Limelight - UW Credit Union Member Newsletter for College Students and Young Adults

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Vote by April 30 to be entered to win one of four $25 Visa® gift cards.*

	What is the most important factor when you choose your financial institution?
		Rates and Fees
		Products (Checking, savings, etc.)
		Location
		Customer Service
		Technology Features (Online banking, Mobile Banking, etc.)
		Educational Services and Social Responsibility

February Survey Results:

What design would you choose for your debit card?

February's Winners
To celebrate the kick-off issue of Limelight, we gave away five $25 Visa® gift cards. Everyone who received Limelight was automatically entered.

Congratulations to the following winners:

		Rory at UW-Madison
		Stacy at UW-Whitewater
		Timothy at UW-Milwaukee
		Lauren at UW-Milwaukee
		Ashton at UW-Whitewater

We Want to Hear From You

Is there a financial topic that you would like to see covered in Limelight? Do you have feedback on any of this month's issue? Submit your ideas to limelight@uwcu.org.

Keeping track of your checking account can be a daunting task if you're managing your money for the first time.

Here are some time-saving helpful hints for keeping your checking account in good shape.

Be aware of your current balance, and only spend money when you have the funds available to avoid overdrawing your account. Set up balance alerts in Web Branch to receive email or text message alerts on your accounts.
Keep a register of all account activity, including checks and debit card transactions.

More checking account tips »

Thinking About Subletting This Summer? Watch Out For Scammers

Many students like to leave college for the summer and visit family and old friends. Subletting gives you an option to help pay rent when you won't be there. However, be on the lookout for people who will try to use your sublet as an opportunity to scam you.

Learn more about subletting scams »

It doesn't take much to help improve the environment—a few small steps can go a long way. Use these tips to help protect the environment in your everyday life.

		Recycle to save natural resources and energy
		Carpool with a friend as often as you can
		Walk or bike when you are traveling a short distance

More environmentally friendly tips »

All-Campus Party at UW-Madison

Are you a UW-Madison student looking for something fun to celebrate the beginning of spring? We are proud to be a sponsor of the 2009 All-Campus Party. The ACP is a no-cost, no-alcohol, group of events created by students from April 18-24, 2009. ACP Events »

UW-Madison students: Visit our State St. or Monroe St. locations to enter to win 2 VIP Tickets to See OK Go.

Clean Your Desk—And Shred-it

Stop by the 5th annual Shred-it event at our main office location at 3500 University Avenue in Madison on May 2 to have up to three boxes of paperwork shredded for free.

The event, sponsored by UW Credit Union and Shred-it Mobile Paper Shredding & Recycling Company, will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thank you to Shred-it for providing this service for free.

UW Credit Union
P.O. Box 44963
Madison, WI 53744-4963

Madison		608-232-5000
Nationwide		800-533-6773
TDD		608-232-5029

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Email		ContactUs@uwcu.org
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*Not necessary to open an account to win. Submission deadline 4/30/09 with drawing held on 5/5/09 at UW Credit Union. Winner notified by phone or mail. Employees and their families are not eligible to win. One entry per person.

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