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

Newsletter Archive

		Six Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill
		Autumn Fun on a Budget

	Shop online for home essentials. Get free shipping on every order. www.alice.com
	Find a Redbox near you for $1 movie rentals with no late fees. www.redbox.com
	Print coupons for savings on groceries & toiletries. www.coupons.com

Take Our Survey - Vote by October 30 to be entered to win a new iPod Nano.(2)

	What do you save your money for?
		Vacation
		Shopping
		Emergency Fund
		Other

August Survey Results:

What do you call your Checking Account?

August's Winner
Congratulations to Miki from UW-Madison, winner of a $50 gift card to University Bookstore!

Thanks to everyone who participated.

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.

Sydney Bishop won our College Essentials Package. Sydney attends
UW-Madison and is now the proud owner of a 13" MacBook, Nintendo Wii^TM, Garmin® Navigation system and more. What a great way to start the school year!

Great Halloween costumes don't have to cost a lot. If you are looking for ways to save money on your costume or just need an idea, try these suggestions.

Costume Ideas & Money Saving Tips »

Craigslist Scams: Four Ways to Protect Yourself

What happens when you attempt to sell an item on the internet and you are scammed by a buyer?

Detecting and Preventing Scams »

UW-Madison Students—The Wiscard UW Credit Union Program is now available. You can now link your Wiscard to your UW Credit Union checking account and use it as an ATM card or debit card at places where PIN-based debit transactions are allowed. Stop by any UW Credit Union branch or the Wiscard office in the Memorial Union to have your Wiscard linked. Learn more at uwcu.org/wiscard.

When you link your Wiscard to your checking account before November 10, 2009, you'll be entered to win cash prizes, which will be deposited into your Wiscard UW Credit Union Program account.

Learn more about the Wiscard UW Credit Union Program »

Welcome Week Winners

We held a drawing at each campus branch for a Nintendo DSi to celebrate the start of the new school year. One winner was picked from each campus branch.

Congratulations to Amy from UW-Milwaukee, Diane from Madison Area Technical College, Jessica from UW-Green Bay, Jim from UW-Stevens Point, Krystal from UW-Madison and William from UW-Whitewater.

Win a Career Contest Sponsorship

UW Credit Union is proud to be title sponsor of the Win a Career contest at Madison Area Technical College. The contest is for prospective MATC students. The grand prize is a full two-year scholarship so the winner can pursue his or her dream career. Runners up for the contest receive partial scholarships.

Check out past winners and contest rules

Keep Your Accounts

You can be a UW Credit Union member for life—even after you graduate. Use UW Credit Union for all you financial needs no matter where life takes you. Access your money through Web Branch, Mobile Banking or at one of more than 4,600 surcharge-free ATMs throughout the country. Plus, you can take advantage of the other great services we offer as you need them—like auto loans, home loans and investment planning.

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

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

Web		www.uwcu.org
Email		ContactUs@uwcu.org
Find a Branch or ATM

* UW-Madison formed a partnership with UW Credit Union after a competitive selection process. Full disclosure statement at wiscard.wisc.edu/uwcu. UW-Madison is not a sponsor of the Win Extra Spending Money campaign and does not coordinate or fund the contest.
¹ Win Extra Spending Money valid with Wiscard UW Credit Union Program services. Not necessary to open an account to win. To enter, send a 3 x 5 card with name, address, city, state, ZIP, email and daytime phone to: "Win Extra Spending Money Sweepstakes," UW Credit Union, PO Box 44963, Madison, WI 53744-4963. Wiscard UW Credit Union Program services opened and mailed entries have an equal chance of winning. 76 cash prizes will be awarded; 40 for $25, 20 for $50, 10 for $100, 4 for $250 and 2 for $500. The cash prize will be deposited into the winner’s UW Credit Union checking account. Submission deadline 11/10/09 with drawing held 11/16/09 at UW Credit Union. Winner notified by phone or mail. UW Credit Union employees and their family members are not eligible to win.
² Not necessary to open an account to win. Submission deadline 10/30/09 with drawing held on 11/4/09 at UW Credit Union. Winner notified by phone, mail or email. Employees and their families are not eligible to win. One entry per person.

Manage your subscription to this newsletter by visiting the Alert Settings page in Web Branch. After logging in, you should choose to update the Member Newsletter alert. Select your subscription preference and click update.

This publication does not constitute legal, accounting or other professional advice. Although it is intended to be accurate, neither the publisher nor UW Credit Union assumes liability for loss or damage due to reliance on this material.