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Sprint to Tech CU for Gold Medal Checking!Open a Tech CU checking account with direct deposit of your paycheck from July 1 through September 30, and you'll be awarded a
$25 Visa gift card*.
Read our latest blog entry,"Sign Up Now for Free Credit Monitoring!"
New Wireless Telephone Laws Effective July 1, 2008On July 1, 2008, two new wireless telephone laws go into effect that will regulate the use of a wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle in the state of California.
Tech CU will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.Tech CU will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
Tech CU now offers unparalleled access to surcharge-free ATMs nationwide!If you think joining a credit union means having less access to ATMs, think again. Through its partnership with Allpoint ATM network, Technology Credit Union now provides a significantly higher number of surcharge-free ATMs to their membership to the tune of more than 8,000 ATMs in California and 57,000 locations nationwide.
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.
Read our latest blog entry, "Seller Carry Backs: What Are They?"
Read our latest blog entry, "A Gift For Grads That Keeps On Giving."
Get more for less with our Jumbo-Conforming loan program!Now with Tech CU’s competitive Jumbo-Conforming loan program, you can afford a bigger home loan with a smaller price tag.
All aboard! Come sail away with Tech CU.Just sign on the line for your chance to cruise with our Smooth Sailing Sweepstakes
Be aware of fraudsters using "vishing" techniques to try and access your personal information.In an effort to try and trick you into divulging your personal information, fraudsters are employing a technique which utilizes a telephone or text message notification indicating that your account has been blocked.
Read our latest blog entry, "What Does It Mean to Be Financially Savvy?"
Tech CU announces Smooth Sailing Sweepstakes winner!Congratulations to Tech CU member Ben Calimpong who was our first lucky winner of a $3,000 prize in our ‘Smooth Sailing’ debit card Sweepstakes.
Read our latest blog entry, "2008 Job Outlook: Good News for New Grads."
Learn how fraudsters are capturing ATM cards and codes.Download this informative slideshow presentation which illustrates a technique that fraudsters are using to deceptively capture your ATM card and code.
Tech CU mentioned in article,"Credit Unions face challenges of mobile banking."Tech CU mentioned in article,"Credit Unions face challenges of mobile banking."
Read the article, "Is The Housing Crisis Over?"
Go Green—Go Paperless!We at Tech CU want to help members join in the fight against global warming by promoting three “green-friendly” services that help reduce the use of paper and lighten the carbon footprint!
Fraudsters are using the IRS name in fraudulent emails and telephone scams.The Internal Revenue Service has issued an alert, warning that the IRS name and logo is being used by fraudsters attempting to access the taxpayer financial information through e-mail, telephone, and cell phone text messaging.
Get a rate as low as Prime Minus .50% on your home equity line of credit.
Tech CU Shred day was a success!On Wednesday, April 30, 2008, Tech CU provided access to a secure shredder truck for members to safely dispose of unwanted confidential documents.
Be aware of the latest "phishing" email message circulating.It's not just the flowers that are starting to "spring up” again; fraudsters are still trying to deceive you with deceptive email messages!
More flags! More fun!Your adventure awaits at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Read the San Jose Magazine article "Better Banking" featuring Tech CU CEO Ken Burns.
Read our latest blog entry, "The Business of Getting Social"
Great America exclusive member discountYour Tech CU membership now brings you the opportunity to experience all the fun and excitement at California's Great America theme park with this exclusive member discount.
Read our latest blog entry, "Manage your investments without losing your shirt."
Exclusive member discount at the Monterey Bay AquariumYour Tech CU membership now brings you one step closer to otters, sharks, and other sea creatures at the Monterey Bay Aquarium with your member-only discount.
Read our latest blog entry,"What’s the Deal with the Alternative Minimum Tax?"
Tech CU Plants for California Arbor DayTech CU volunteers joined Our City Forest and a group of 4th graders from Blackford Elementary School in Willow Glen on Friday, March 7th, to plant nine trees throughout the school grounds in celebration of California Arbor Day (March 7-14), which is sponsored by the national Arbor Day Foundation.
Read our latest blog entry, "Conforming loans: Could they help you save money?"
Trees and Our Community Poster Contest WinnersTechnology Credit Union has announced the winners of the Trees and Our Community Poster Contest, hosted by the credit union’s newly opened Campbell Financial Center located on the corner of Bascom and Hamilton.
Listen to our latest podcast detailing the benefits of Heath Savings Accounts
Read our latest blog entry, "A Primer on Rates"
Watch our Fraud Seminar, which provides tips for avoiding online scams.
Read our latest blog entry, "What’s in a name? Quite a bit—our blog is now Money Savvy! "
Online Bill Pay users can now import their 1099 tax data directly into Turbo Tax
Read our latest blog entry, "Technology Makes Everything Personal."
Our Dublin Financial Center is moving!The Dublin Financial Center will relocate this fall to the Shops at Tralee at 6601 Dublin Boulevard just off Dougherty Road—giving us twice the space, increased visibility, and easier access.
Read our latest blog entry, "Are you financially healthy?"
Facebook Makes Tech CU Its Credit Union of Choice
Be wary of the latest fraudulent emails circulatingAccording to a recent report by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's website, there is a fraudulent email circulating which claims that the email recipient has been reported to the Department of Justice, Internal Revenue Service or similar organization.
Read our latest blog entry, "Digg™ readers are sounding off about ATM fees."
Tech CU ATM gives out $50 bills!Congratulations to Irma Palma and Gisele Mitsuk! Both TCU members pulled a $50 bill instead of a $20 out of the Campbell Financial Center ATM at the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 19, 2008.
Business Services now has more to offerTech CU has partnered with Newtek to provide even more business products and services for Tech CU members.
TurboTax Is The Easy Way To Do Your TaxesAs a valued Member, you’re invited to use
TurboTax Online Free Edition from TurboTax—the #1-rated, best-selling tax preparation products year after year.
Break Free From $3 ATM surcharges!As a Tech CU member you can access our
CO-OP network of over 25,000 surcharge-free ATMs including 5,500 in 7-Eleven stores nationwide.
Read about Tech CU's $1,000 donation to the Bring Me A Book foundation.
Congratulations to Tech CU's Class of 2008 Scholarship Winners!The Class of 2008 Scholarship winners were presented their awards at a dinner ceremony on January 30, 2008. Each winner was chosen based on his/hers extraordinary scholastic, extracurricular, and community service achievements.
Read what our members are saying about their Tech CU experience!Read some of the recent comments from our members about the outstanding service they received from our employees.
Read our blog entry, "Will the housing market and economy boom or bust in 2008?"
Read our latest blog entry: "Is your money safe?"Rumors last week swept through Wall Street and the nation that Countrywide, the United States’ largest independent mortgage lender, was going bankrupt. The folks at Countrywide were quick to push out a statement denying those rumors, but that didn’t keep jittery investors from dumping their stocks, sending the price of Countrywide shares to an historic low.
Getting the Most from your Home InspectionRarely does a home buyer today close escrow without hearing about the need for the all-important home inspection.
Choose CREDIT for your Visa CheckCard purchases!When using your VISA Checkcard, choosing the CREDIT option at checkout is a smart move:
Be Alert to “Phishing” Email MessagesThere has been a reported increase in the number of fraudulent email messages circulating our membership recently. As a precaution, we want to inform you about a current “phishing” email message that attempts to trick you into providing your personal information via a hyperlink to a fraudulent website.
Surcharge-free ATMs now available at COSTCO!As a credit union member, you have access to over 25,000 surcharge-free ATMs through the CO-OP Network. And this now includes 341 Costco stores in 35 states!
The Top 5 Things You Should Know About Credit UnionsRead our informative three-part series on
The Top 5 Things You Should Know About Credit Unions, featured on the Tech CU Blog.
Credit Unions Performing Well In Real Estate MarketThe real estate market is the focus of both consumers and economists. Many economists who earlier predicted that the real estate market would begin to recover by the middle of 2007 have pushed their forecasts out by a year or more.
College Planning- Never Too Early, Never Too Late
Tech CU now offers auto and homeowner insurance through California Insurance Specialists (CIS).An exclusive benefit for Tech CU members through
California Insurance Specialists (Lic. No. 0B33273)
Insure yourself to ensure your peace of mind. Tech CU now offers auto and homeowner insurance through California Insurance Specialists (CIS).
Fraudulent Emails Are On The Rise —Protect Yourself.Recently, there has been a sharp jump in the number of fraudulent emails circulating the Internet attempting to trick unsuspecting consumers into providing confidential data regarding their financial accounts.
Debunking Housing Market MythsNobody wants bad news. So why are we all so eager to hear it? Whenever a new headline or story hits the media about the so-called troubled housing market, we all tune in to hear about the latest bad news—and the media is happy to give it to us. But is it really all that bad?
Worried about Identity Theft? Tech CU can help!To safeguard against identity theft, Tech CU is offering IDSafeChoice PLUS to its members (provided through National ID Recovery, LLC.). IDSafeChoice PLUS is an all inclusive protection package available for only $4.95 a month. And for an additional $4.00 per month, members can enroll the entire family!
A Good Credit Report Gives You More Financial Muscle.If you thought you got the last report card of your life when you graduated from school, you might be surprised to find that you're being graded right now - on how you pay your bills.
Tech CU Introduces Mobile BankingWith Tech CU Mobile, you can quickly get Tech CU information by using your browser capable mobile device! If you’re an Online Banking user, you can also access your Tech CU account information, including account balances, account activity, bill pay, transfers and more!
Buy a new home in just 10 days with Technology Credit Union!Buy a new home in just 10 days with Technology Credit Union! It’s our Quick-Close Guarantee*—if we can’t fund your loan in 10 days, we’ll pay you $100!
Tech CU has teamed up with Credit Union WirelessTech CU has teamed up with Credit Union Wireless, an exclusive program for credit union members that offers low-cost phone service, free roadside assistance, and a free Nokia 1112 phone!
Feed Your Hunger for News with new TechnologyTech 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!
40-Year Mortgage: Boost Your Buying PowerHome ownership has never been more affordable. By increasing the term of your loan, you can buy more and pay less—it’s that simple. Explore how much you could be saving.
More ATMs than any other bank in California!Through our partnership with the CO-OP ATM network and the credit union shared branching network, Tech CU members have access to 25,000 fee-free locations nationwide, including 6,000 deposit-taking ATMs.
Tips for keeping your debit card safe when traveling abroad
Now, saving money is as easy as 1-2-3.Most mortgage lenders only offer conforming rates on home loans up to $417,000. But Tech CU understands that Bay Area homeowners have different needs—so we’ve expanded our lower pricing on conforming home loans up to $620,000!
Read our latest blog entry, "Up for Auction: One Slightly Used Foreclosed Home."
2009 Board and Supervisory Committee ElectionsTwo Supervisory Committee positions and three Board of Director positions are up for re-election in 2009.
Smooth Sailing Sweepstakes Rules