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My savings plan

Do you want something?

Have you thought about how much it costs and how you're going to get that money?

Have you thought about where you'll save it?

Saving money in a credit union can help you reach your goal a little faster—and a lot safer—than saving in a jar or envelope at home.

Could you use some help creating a savings plan?

Try the My Super Saving and Spending Plan calculator! It has instructions to help you develop a savings plan.

My super saving and spending plan

Save it in a SAFE place! Your Money's Safe

Credit unions are a safe place to keep your money—it's insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF).

This insurance, called "share insurance," mean:

• The total of all of your individual account balances are insured by the U.S. Treasury to the maximum of $250,000.
• If you have a joint account at the same credit union, it's insured separately from your individual accounts up to the $250,000 level.
• If you have accounts at more than one insured credit union, it's insured to the full insurable amount in each credit union.

For more information about shared insurance coverage, visit with the professionals at your credit union!Close

All you need to know is:

• How much the object of your desire costs
• The interest rate on your credit union savings account
• The amount you can save each week

The calculator will show you the date by which you will be able to buy the item. If you look carefully, you'll see whether your savings goal for that item is long-term, medium-term, or short-term.

Now you have the plan, let's find out some cool ways to make saving money easy...

Hawaii Law Enforcement FCU What makes credit unions so great? Members like you. Every dollar you invest in your credit union earns you money while other members borrow it. When you're ready for a loan, other members' savings will be there to help you out at the lowest possible cost.