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Save time and money on your next vehicle
Enjoy 'at your door service' with The Car Store
Tech CU will give you a .25% rate discount if you buy your vehicle through The Car Store, a FREE online auto buying service for Tech CU members. A Car Store consultant will search through databases of hundreds of participating dealerships to find the car you want at the price that best fits your needs. They'll even deliver the car right to your door!

Money Savvy: How New Credit Card Rules Affect You

Stocks fluctuate after mixed economic news

Mint.com: Tips for beating inflation

Open a new account and receive a Tech CU 50th anniversary gift
To show our appreciation, open any new account by March 31, 2010 and you’ll receive a free anniversary gift.*
*Certain restrictions apply.

Kiplinger: FAQs on new credit card rules

Fast Company: The world’s most innovative companies in 2010

Encourage the innovator in your child with the Innovative Youth Internship
Tech CU would like to invite your son or daughter (ages 7 to 17) to participate in the Innovative YouthSM Internship, a unique learning program developed by Access Growth, LLC, (a Tech CU preferred partner).

Want to have better control of your finances? Visit California Credit Union League’s educational website
Thrive: that is what we hope to help you do. In this extraordinary economic times, finding quick and easy tools - and easy to understand financial education - can be hard to find, especially in one manageable, concise location.

Money Savvy: The cost of living in the Silicon Valley
In years past, the San Francisco Bay Area—and particular Silicon Valley—has been ranked among the most expensive areas to live in the U.S. With the recession, how do those comparisons hold up today? Is this region still more expensive than Denver, Boston or even New York?

Yahoo! Finance: How to protect yourself from the deficit
The federal government is expected to borrow $1.6 trillion this year, or about $15,000 for every household in the country.

Tech CU makes donation to help Haiti earthquake victims
Technology Credit Union is making a donation of $5,442 to the American Red Cross Haiti relief fund through donations collected from the credit union’s employees, along with a 100 percent matching offer from Tech CU.

Money Savvy: How healthy are your finances?
Millions of Americans make a commitment to get in physical shape each January, but what about taking care of their financial health? It seems far fewer make a commitment to being financially fit.

Kiplinger: 13 hot careers for the next decade
Few decisions are more important than choosing a career. And especially in these uncertain and changing times, no decision may be more difficult.

MS Money: 3 stocks, 3 sectors for tough times
Big industries -- aluminum, autos, steel, memory chips -- are awash in excess global capacity, with more scheduled to come online.

Strategic growth planning services for business members, start-ups and entrepreneurs
Tech CU has partnered with consulting and management firm Access Growth LLC to support laid-off engineers and software development executives who have started their own companies and existing outfits seeking ways to grow their operations.

It’s our 50th anniversary and the celebration is just getting started!
As we approach our Founders Day—May 27, 2010—we’re looking back at the past 50 years and reflecting in awe on all the changes we’ve seen here in the Silicon Valley—and in the world—and taking immense pride in how far we’ve come.

Get a membership to the Tech Museum—FREE!
Hurry—time is running out to take advantage of our special offer!
If you open a Tech CU Money Market Plus account by Dec. 31, 2009, you’ll receive an annual membership to the Tech Museum of Innovation, including a free pass to the new Star Trek the Exhibition! That’s a $50 value!

Tech CU to offer health and life insurance coverage

Tech CU wants to help you protect your family. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that we will be offering comprehensive health and term life insurance plans from Blue Shield of California and Kaiser Permanente to suit your lifestyle and needs.

Tech CU’s eServices save time, money and natural resources!

Tech CU believes in supporting a healthy planet. That’s why so we offer many FREE online and electronic services to help reduce paper consumption. Take advantage of them—they’re fast, easy, and convenient. And you’ll be doing your part to preserve the environment for future generations.

Financial planning for your child’s future
Our Tech CU Investment Services team available through CFS, our broker-dealer, can help you reach your present and future goals through sound financial planning. And, it goes beyond your goals—our Financial Advisors* can assist you with the appropriate investments that will help put your children on the path to a solid future, so that they can achieve their dreams too.

Give your accounts the protection they deserve
Tech CU provides a wide range of products and services to help you better manage your finances, including FREE overdraft protection for your checking account.

Start, manage and grow your business with Tech CU and Businessownerspace.com
Tech CU gives you the financial services you need to make your in small business successful. Now with our new partnership, we can give you even more!

It’s easy to never pay an ATM surcharge again!
Tech CU members have access to over 60,000* surcharge-free ATMs nationwide because we’re a part of the Allpoint and CO-OP ATM networks. Combined, these two networks represent the largest number of surcharge-free ATMs in the country!

All credit unions deposits are now insured up to at least $250,000 by the NCUA!
All credit union deposit accounts are now federally insured up to at least $250,000 by the NCUA—backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

Boost your business and your business accounts.
If you’re looking for a business partner—rather than just a “bank”—then it might be time to talk to Technology Credit Union.

Business Services now has more to offer
Tech CU has partnered with Newtek to provide even more business products and services for Tech CU members.

Tech CU & CIS—we’ve got you covered
Tech CU now offers auto and homeowner insurance through California Insurance Specialists.

Buy a new home in just 10 business days with Technology Credit Union!

Buy a new home in just 10 business days with Technology Credit Union! It’s our Quick-Close Guarantee*—if we can’t fund your loan in 10 business days, we’ll pay you $100!

Feed Your Hunger for News with new Technology

Tech CU has just launched a new RSS (Really Simple Syndication) capability, so you can now view our latest news, events, and rates in your favorite aggregator!

Overcoming Payment Challenges
Are you experiencing financial difficulty with your Tech CU’s real estate loan? We want to help. Our trained associates will make every effort to assist with your loan to avoid foreclosure.

Get peace of mind when you shop online with your Tech CU Visa Check Card
With identity theft on the rise, you can defend yourself and safeguard your Tech CU accounts with the Tech CU Visa check card.

Take your Tech CU account wherever you go!
If your life takes you out of the state, or even the country, you can still access your Tech CU accounts through an in-branch visit at more than 5,600 locations internationally.

Get Fuel$mart with Tech CU!

If you purchase a hybrid vehicle (or one that gets 30 mpg) you’re eligible for a Tech CU Fuel$mart loan—with a rate discount of .30%. And Tech CU will give you an additional .25% rate discount if you buy your vehicle through The Car Store. Combined with a Fuel$mart loan, that’s a total rate discount of .55%!

A Tech CU checking account gives you convenience at every corner!
It’s the perfect time to recharge your batteries. And it’s also a great time to rethink your financial relationships. Why do business with a bank when you can choose a credit union instead—especially when it comes to convenience, accessibility and great service for your accounts.

We’re here for you—beyond the branch!
If your life takes you out the state, or even the country, you can still access your Tech CU accounts through an in-branch visit at more than 5,600 locations internationally.

Great fixed rates—don’t wait!
Tech CU provides a variety of fixed-rate mortgage loans, with terms ranging from 10 to 40 years. Fixed-rate mortgages give you the security of knowing your monthly principal and interest payment is fixed over the life of the loan—no matter how high market interest rates go, your mortgage rate will remain the same.

Investment knowledge to help grow and protect your interests
Has the recession affected your nest egg? As the market shifts, it’s important to periodically reassess your portfolio and investment strategies. And since your future depends so heavily on the performance of your investments, why not turn to a company you have confidence in?

Finding a surcharge-free ATM is simple as following turn-by-turn directions!
You can download a Points of Interest (POI) file to find the nearest surcharge-free ATM. All you need is a GPS device* such as a Garmin or TomTom and Tech CU will give you turn-by-turn directions to get there.

Mortgage rates are at a historic lows, so act now!
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you’re looking for a bigger home for your growing family, Tech CU offers a range of mortgage loans and services to fit your budget and lifestyle.

The Tech CU Visa Check Card—The smart way to pay
This winter, let us help make your holiday shopping and travel plans more enjoyable. Whether you need cash for your trip to see family or friends, or you’re searching for that last-minute gift, the Tech CU Visa Check Card is the smart and easy way to pay.

Get your biggest tax refund, guaranteed
Tech CU has partnered with Turbo Tax to provide you an easy and convenient way to file your taxes. Whether you’re filing a simple tax return or you’re a small business owner or you have rental properties and stocks and bonds, Turbo Tax has a program for you.