Saving plays an important role in reducing your financial stress and maintaining your financial slack. We’re here to support you so that you cannot only ensure your security in the future, but also ensure your stability now.

Save

Savings come in all shapes and sizes. The key is to ensure you have sufficient liquid savings and a long term savings.

Liquid Savings

Liquid savings is all about using your savings when you need it. It is important to remember that you build a liquid savings for unexpected expenses or emergencies and it should be used and replenished as needed. When determining your liquid savings you should look at your monthly living expenses to determine how much you can save each month. The first step is to work towards establishing a savings goal that is comfortable for you. This number is based on how much slack you have to work with and everyone’s number is different.

From there, work towards getting around three months of living expenses saved. This will take time, but it is important to pay yourself first and make saving part of your spending plan. Setting up direct deposit and even depositing into a separate savings account can make reaching your savings goal easier.

 

We’re here for you with resources to support you while you save.


 

Share Savings

Credit Human membership begins with a simple account designed to get you saving. All it takes is a $5 deposit to get started.

  • Open with $5 minimum deposit *
  • Earn 0.25% APY on daily balances of $100 or more
  • Even more flexibility for members under age 18

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Money Market Savings

Step up to an insured deposit account that motivates saving with higher dividends as your balance grows.

  • Open with a $1,000 minimum deposit
  • Get a 0.30% APY on balances of $10,000
  • Up to six free withdrawals per statement cycle

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Liquid Share Certificate

Want to build savings with an easy, one-year commitment and more flexible access to your funds? Try a savings certificate designed to keep you liquid.

  • Up to 0.30% APY with dividends paid monthly
  • Open with $5,000 minimum deposit
  • Fixed, 1-year term with unlimited deposits and two allowed withdrawals*


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Set Goals

We have financial health tools that are built into your mobile and online banking experience. You can set savings goals for big expenses like paying down debt or purchasing a home.



 




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Saving for the Long Term

Saving for your long term goals like retirement may ensure your financial security for the future. You can also set other long term goals like buying a home, going on a big trip or buying an RV. In setting your long term goals, you know how much you need to achieve them and can determine how much you are able to save now to reach them. This will help you decide if you can look at other ways to reach those goals. Checking with your employer to see what they offer for retirement savings is a good place to start.

We’re here for you with resources to support you while you save.
 


 

Investment Center

Regardless of your stage of life, a sound financial plan today can be the key to creating opportunities for tomorrow. Our CUSO Financial Services, L.P.* Financial Advisors are here to support your financial journey, no matter what life brings.
 





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Money Market Savings

Step up to an insured deposit account that motivates saving with higher dividends as your balance grows.

  • Open with a $1,000 minimum deposit
  • Get a 0.30% APY on balances of $10,000
  • Up to six free withdrawals per statement cycle



Learn More
 


 

Share Certificate

Ready to work towards a savings goal? Consider a share certificate with flexible terms you choose.

  • Up to 1.40% APY with dividends paid monthly
  • Open with $1,000 minimum deposit
  • Flexible terms from 6 months to 10 years
  • Automatic renewal at maturity



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IRAs

Credit Human offers easy ways to put your money to work. We’ve got a range of savings certificates and IRAs designed to help you reach your long-term savings goals. We’re here to help you make smart moves with your money.


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Set Goals

We have financial health tools that are built into your mobile and online banking experience. You can set savings goals for big expenses like paying down debt or purchasing a home.

 


Get Started
 


 

Virtual Financial Coach

Chat for free online with Coach Lea. She can help identify areas where spending can be modified to increase slack, provide tips to increase income and explain financial concepts to keep you engaged and motivated.

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Knowledge and skills you can use to help you create and maintain financial slack

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