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Merger of Endeavour Mutual Bank and Sydney Credit Union
29 May 2019
During November 2018 members were informed that the boards of directors of Endeavour Mutual Bank and Sydney Credit Union had agreed to merge the two organisations in order to provide improved benefits to members. The combined entity will have an asset size of over $1.5bn and over 75,000 members, and will be focused on delivering immediate and tangible benefits to all members.All members will soon receive a Notice of Special General Meeting, a proxy form, and an Information Document that contains complete details of the proposed merger between the two organisations. The Information Document details the reasons for the merger and explains the member benefits.
BLOG: Tax Time Phone Scams
24 May 2019
As the end of the financial year looms nearer, more and more people are being targeted by tax scams
BLOG: Finding More Balance in Autumn
10 May 2019
It feels like it was January just yesterday, and yet in actual fact we are half way through May and heading toward the middle of year within just a few weeks. The year seems to speeding by and it feels like, just overnight, it got kinda cold too.
BLOG: Applying For Your First Credit Card
03 May 2019
For many young people, receiving their first credit card it is a right of passage, representing a new responsibility as well as a new world of opportunity. A credit card will allow you to purchase items such as TVs, travel packages and other big ticket items if you don’t have the cash yourself. In addition to this convenience a credit card will also give you the chance to build a credit record, a crucial step toward eventually buying your own home.
Member Survey
02 May 2019
Most members that have supplied their email address will be invited to participate in Endeavour Mutual Bank’s member survey. The survey is conducted independently by Derham Marketing Research and allows us to anonymously hear about your recent experience with Endeavour Mutual Bank and provides you a platform to give feedback. When we know about your experiences, your financial needs and preferences, we will be able to serve you more effectively.
BLOG: Rewrite Your Debt Story
26 April 2019
Debt can be crippling and stressful for some, for those struggling with repayments it can be a burden carried for too-many-years and sometimes it can be a barrier stopping us from moving forward in life. But debt can also bring us opportunity, abundance and a greater access to choice and control if we treat it sensibly and with respect while maintaining our own responsibility toward eventually repaying what is owed.
BLOG: First Home Buyers Gain Confidence as Market Slows
18 April 2019
With the federal election looming, the housing market continues to be a timely discussion topic amongst politicians and the general public. While it’s not ideal for everyone, a softening housing market is good news for an entire generation of young people who have been waiting for their chance to pounce.
BLOG: How to Save Money as a Student
12 April 2019
Getting through tertiary education is financially tough, and it's even tougher if you're a student living away from home. Whether you’ve just begun your new life at Uni a few months ago, or you are continuing an existing degree or course at TAFE, here are some money saving tips to get you through the year with enough food in your belly, strategies to still have fun, and hopefully even some savings left for an end of year treat or to build towards some exciting financial goals.
BLOG: Make Like a Leaf and Let Go
28 March 2019
Autumn is here with its cooler days and longer nights. To some, it means time to organize the yearly camping trip or make plans for the April school holidays, to others it's time to do a declutter and a sorting through of what 'sparks joy'. Regardless of your plans for Autumn, a new season brings with it opportunity to regroup and re-assess your goals and life.
BLOG: Let's Do Lunch - How One Small Change Can Make a Big Impact
14 March 2019
The war on waste has begun and everyone is expected to make sacrifices. Local governments, community groups, schools and businesses are all under pressure to ‘do more’ to ‘make less’ waste.
BLOG: Women and Money Infographic
07 March 2019
As this is a financial blog, on International Women’s Day perhaps it is appropriate to highlight some of the financial disadvantages many women face, even here in Australia, for well…simply being women.
BLOG: How Much Does a Car Really Cost?
28 February 2019
So you’re finally ready to buy a new (or used) set of wheels to get around town. Whether it’s a brand new hot off the boat buy or a second hand budget buster for a few grand, the cost of the purchase price is only part of the expenditure for a car. Here’s an easy guide to keep track of all the costs of having your own mode of transport.
BLOG: Why You Shouldn't Pay for 'Credit Repair'
21 February 2019
Having a good credit rating is essential to take out a mortgage and in some cases just to get a mobile phone contract. But that one time when you were between jobs…or were a poor student…and you let the repayments or bills fall behind, you were left with a permanent red mark on your credit history.
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