Georgia Credit Union Affiliates

About Credit Unions

	A credit union is a financial institution that is owned by the people who use it – its members; and because it is member-owned and not-for-profit, a credit union can offer many advantages to its members. Anyone can be a member of a credit union. Credit unions put their members’ needs first, with an emphasis on convenience and service. Credit unions are a safe place to save money. Credit unions are ready to lend.	Find a Credit Union
	Learn More About Credit Unions
	How Do You Become a Member? Vision and Mission Global Cooperative Principles Deposit Insurance Organizing a New Credit Union Credit Union History Safety and Soundness

	Additional Resources and Information
	GettingAhead Association Financial Resources and Education Clark Howard Consumer Credit Counseling Identity Theft Financial Calculators Click here for an informational video on "Why your Deposits Are Safe." Calculate your coverage on your deposit accounts: http://webapps.ncua.gov/ins/ See what the media is saying about credit unions: CNN U.S. News TIME Click here to hear our radio message to Georgians.

	What is credit union membership worth to you?
	Click here to see a customized analysis of member benefits, produced by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), that explains what membership in a credit union is worth, in dollars, to a resident of Georgia.


For more information and to add credit union membership to your employee benefits package, contact Michele Barre at the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, (800) 768-4282, ext. 3455.