Hi there,

It’s July, so that means barbecue and pool season are in full effect. The summer heat is on and so is my job as Spokester. June was a crazy good month. First of all, I was on the news! I had a live in-studio interview on WZZM 13 in Grand Rapids. I talked all about my role as Spokester, gave recent grads tips on what to do with their graduation money, and how to establish amazing credit.

I also made my rounds to all of the Michigan First branches and had a blast meeting many of our awesome members and team members. It’s been so much fun, and July is going to be on a whole new level.

Financing and saving for college can be stressful, but with the help of Michigan First Credit Union, it can be a breeze. We offer private student loans for any student that is attending a four-year, non-profit school. There are no origination fees, great rates and several repayment options. If you need extra help, don’t be shy, call today or go online at MichiganFirst.studentchoice.org to apply and learn more.

Sometimes your brain can’t remember every little detail when you are trying to balance school, work, and a million other things. Well, as a First Gear account holder, you have the option of requesting Oops Forgiveness to help! Oops Forgiveness offers its First Gear account holders the option to waive one overdraft fee every six months to help with slip-ups by reversing your fee. To learn more check out YoungFreeMichigan.com.

How long should you keep your financial documents? This infographic provides a simple guide to determine what documents to keep and what documents are OK to toss!.

This month I have my first major event! I will be tabling at University of Detroit Mercy’s SOAR event on July 14th. I can’t wait to meet you all. If you have any fun events at your school or in your community, feel free to connect with me. I’m getting my annual schedule in order, and would love to attend as many events as possible. Enjoy the heat, but stay cool. ☺

Be Easy,

Erin Winters
Young & Free Michigan Spokester