Members eNewsletter January 2024 edition
Dear Member,
We hope that you've had a good start to the year.
First and foremost, we would like to give a warm welcome to all our new members. 😊
This month, we share some budget-friendly tips to stay healthy in winter. You can also learn how to break free from old habits for financial happiness and how you can spot a loan shark.
Explore the full newsletter for a wealth of insights and updates.
Here's to a spectacular 2024!
With best regards,
M for Money editorial team
Record members for M for Money
A warm welcome to all our new members who have joined us since last November. In fact, Graham Tomlin, our Chief Operating Officer, shared some fantastic updates:
- Record-breaking November with 115 new members joining our M for Money family.
- 65 members from Milton Keynes jumped on board, borrowing thousands for their financial needs.
- A total of £90,000 was loaned to our amazing members last month.
Hats off to our vibrant community for making the end of the year truly spectacular. Here's to more financial victories in 2024.
7 Winter wellness tips on a budget
From staying hydrated to getting your Vitamin D, get our 7 budget-friendly winter wellness tips to keep you feeling your best in the cold.
Unlearning habits for a happier financial life
Discover the path to a happier financial life by breaking free from impulse spending, embracing budgeting, and investing wisely. Unlearn habits that hinder your financial well-being. Read the full article on our website.
Loan sharks have many faces – make sure you know who’s behind the mask.
You may think that a loan shark looks like a TV soap gangster, right? Wrong! They could be that friendly neighbour, a long-standing family friend or even a popular work colleague.
Learn more about loan sharks, how to spot one and what to do if you have fallen victim.
Christmas Savings Account – get ahead for Christmas 2024
Dive into the holiday spirit hassle-free! Ignite the magic of your Christmas season with M for Money's Christmas Savings Account. From January to December, watch your funds soar, automatically deposited into your account by the end of November. Guarantee a joyous festive season without a hint of financial stress.
Reach out to us at admin@m4mcu.org and let's make this Christmas and each one after it, merrier.
Words of wisdom
Just as winter turns to spring, challenges transform into triumphs. Embrace the journey, for every step is a victory in itself. - Anon
This quote inspires us to see challenges as temporary hurdles, not impossible walls. It urges us to welcome the whole journey, finding strength and joy in each step we take to overcome difficulties.
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Lottery – enter now
As a member of M for Money Credit Union, you have the chance to enter the lottery, run by our back-office provider, Credit Union Solutions (CUS).
Each entry is £1, and each member can have up to 10 chances per month.
For all the details including how to enter the lottery and to see past winners, visit the Credit Union Solutions (CUS) website.
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With thanks from the M for Money editorial team.
M for Money Credit Union is authorised and regulated by the FCA and PRA Reg. No. 216633. Registered office address: The Bungalow, Pinkwell Lane, Hayes, UB3 1PE
As you may already know, COVID-19 is proving to be a significant challenge to us with some staff working from home, so we are unable to respond to telephone calls during this time. Please bear with us. However, you can still get your balances by telephone and we will still respond to emails via admin@cus.coop.
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