We Answer Your Questions on How Do Personal Loans Work Maybe you’re dreaming of updating your home with new flooring and modern appliances. Or, perhaps you’re dreaming of making good on that bucket list vacation destination. Did you know you could make both of those dreams a reality with a personal loan? Personal loans can be used for a variety of reasons—from making dreams come true to getting cash for an emergency. That’s probably why they are the fastest-growing loan…
Dear Valued Members: I hope you had a wonderful summer and had a fun time with your families and loved ones. As we prepare for the season change, we’re looking forward to what autumn brings – the colors of fall foliage, the cooler temps and of course, pumpkin-spice latte. At Greater Alliance, we are busy preparing for a new location to serve you better. As I mentioned in our previous newsletter, our lease at our 359 Main Street (Hackensack) location…
Come celebrate International Credit Union (ICU) Day® with us. ICU day celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement’s history, promote its achievements, recognize the hard work and share member experiences. International Credit Union (ICU) Day® has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness about the tremendous work that credit unions and other financial cooperatives are doing around…
8 Steps to Buying a House From getting your finances in order to finding a mortgage lender, the home-buying process can feel complicated and overwhelming. If you consider the “seller’s market” we’re in today, with a highly competitive buying landscape, you might be second-guessing the purchase of a new home. But, don’t let cold feet keep you from your dream home! Homes are still an excellent long-term investment. This step-by-step home buyer checklist will help the buying process feel more…
Which is better in purchasing a car? When you want convenience and comfort, buying a car of your own, whether brand new or secondhand, is always a good preference. However, it never comes cheap. If your savings is not enough to purchase a car, your option is to go for a car loan. The other alternative is a personal loan. That may have you wondering about the pros and cons of a personal loan vs. auto loan. Debt statistics for…
The pros and cons of leasing vs. financing a car Are you excited to get behind the wheel of a new vehicle? Are you wondering whether to lease vs. buy? With so many options on the market, choosing the right vehicle—and the right financing option—can be challenging. Dealer offers, personal preferences and car resale values also play an important part in determining your best course of action. But, worry not. We’ve gathered the pros and cons of leasing vs. financing…
How to choose the best college checking accounts If you’re a student headed off to college or a parent whose child will be leaving home for the next chapter in their life, you may be thinking about how to best manage money during the next four or more years. College-bound students have their own set of financial needs, so keep these tips in mind when opening a bank account for college students. What to consider when opening checking and savings…
Giveaway Time! Here at Greater Alliance, we are doing something fun to challenge all our riddle lovers. We are giving away a FREE MOVIE NIGHT FOR 4 + POPCORN ($60 value)! Here is how to win: ⬇️ 1. Click this link for the sweepstakes quiz 2. Reply with your answer to enter the sweepstakes Here is the quiz you need to solve! One lucky winner will win 4 free #movie tickets and #popcorn from Greater Alliance FCU. That…
Dear Valued Members: Thank you for being a part of our financial cooperative, community and our growth. The dream of 5 Hackensack educators has flourished into what we all know now as Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union. We had humble beginnings, having our first office in 1937 in the cloak closet of the Superintendent of Schools in Hackensack, NJ. In the 70’s, our records were manually kept on index cards in our filing cabinet stored in the bathtub of our…
We will be participating in your community this summer, stop by our table to learn more about what’s happening at the Credit Union. Hackensack Summer Events Thursday, 25th July @8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Incredibles 2 – Movies Under the Stars Wednesday, 31st July @7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Coriolanus – Shakespeare in the Park Thursday, 29th August @8:00 pm – 10:30 pm – Avengers: Infinity War – Movies Under the Stars All Hackensack Movie events will take…
