September 29, 2009
To thank our members and the community for voting us #1 for the second year in a row, everyone is invited to join the credit union during the month of October, and win!
We’re giving away lots of very cool prizes – including a $500 travel gift certificate – and if you open a new checking account or apply for a loan, we’ll waive the $10 membership fee!
Tell your friends, family and neighbors to check us out and find out why we’re #1…again!
PLUS, join us at our Chatsworth branch on Saturday, October 3rd from 9am to 1pm and you can enter to win an autographed The Simpsons script, signed by Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson!
Go to MatadorsSaysThanks.com for full details!
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September 11, 2009
Ever since Cash for Clunkers was introduced, car buyers have been in a frenzy turning in their old junkers to purchase a new, more fuel-efficient car. And car manufacturers have been in a frenzy to offer additional perks to car buyers to incent them to buy from them.
In the past year, it’s no secret that GM has had some bad press, what with the government bailout and years of consumer complaints about the poor quality of their cars. Now, they want you back. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 31, 2009
Thanks to our loyal members and fans, we were recently voted BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION in Los Angeles by L.A. Daily News readers! We also held this title for 2008.
The fact that a credit union won over a bank says a lot. Credit unions have as much to offer, if not more, than banks do and our members know why. MCCU continues to be a very safe and sound financial institution. We are well capitalized and continue to receive a 5-star rating – the highest possible - from Bauer Financial.
Check us out to see why we’re #1 and how we can help you with all your personal and business banking needs.
Questions or Comments? E-mail me at blogger@matadorsmoneymatters.com.
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August 7, 2009
Last night the Senate approve an additional $2 billion in funding for the successful Cash for Clunkers program. My question is – how long will this last?
If you have a clunker, go out and buy your new car this weekend and make sure to get it financed with MCCU!
You can go here for the story. Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!
Questions or Comments? E-mail me at blogger@matadorsmoneymatters.com.
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August 5, 2009
It has recently been reported that home sales, construction and prices increased in June. What does that mean for first-time homebuyers? Now is the time to do your homework, take advantage of savings and offers, and get into a home!
Government Tax Credit
If you purchase your first home before December 1, 2009, you may be eligible for the government’s $8,000 tax credit. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 31, 2009
UPDATE: The House of Represenatatives this morning approved $2 Billion in additional funding for Cash for Clunkers, in an effort to avoid suspension. Still waiting for the Senate. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 22, 2009
In an effort to boost sales of its 2009 fleet, Chrysler has announced it will offer up to $4,500 cash on most 2009 model vehicles. This incentive is valid through Aug. 31, 2009. This is double what is offered by the Cash for Clunkers program, which starts Friday July 24th.
Here’s how it works:
When you trade in your vehicle that averages less than 18 MPG in city AND highway driving and is not more than 25 years old, you will get a voucher for either $3,500 or $4,500 . The amount of the credit is determined based on the incremental fuel-economy improvement between the old and new vehicles. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 15, 2009
The State of California is in financial trouble, that’s a fact. One of the ways they are trying to help the State budget is to increase our annual car registration fees.
Here is a press release I just received from DMV with more information:
If you recently received a renewal letter for your vehicle registration, you might have noticed a slight increase in the amount over prior years. The Legislature authorized the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to increase the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) from .65 percent to 1.15 percent of the price of the vehicle – a change which went into effect May 19, 2009. The DMV wants to help you understand what this new change means, and how it will impact your pocketbook for the next few years.
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July 13, 2009
Like it or not, your kids are part of a huge consumer group. They influence billions of dollars in purchasing power each year, and advertisers spend billions of dollars marketing directly to them. If your toddler is already singing, “I’m lovin’ it”, that’s no coincidence.
How can you teach your children to be smart shoppers? Read the rest of this entry »
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June 25, 2009
On June 24th President Obama signed into law the “Cash for Clunkers” bill in yet another effort to hopefully encourage, and help, more consumers purchase a new car. However, the signature kicks off a 30-day period in which the Transportation Department will prepare regulations for the program. The National Automobile Dealers Association is advising dealers to wait until the rules are out late next month before participating.
As I understand now, under this new law, if a consumer has an older car that gets poor mileage - but not more than 25 years old - and they have owned said car for at least one year, they can drive it to the Dealership and maybe get a $4,500 credit towards a new, more fuel-efficient car. I say maybe because it is the Dealers’ discretion who they give the credit to. Sound fair? Read the rest of this entry »
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