Summit Credit Union: Offers new line-up of free financial seminars

For more information, contact:

Cheryl Van Tessier, Finesse Public Relations LLC

(608) 467-4408, ctessier@finessepr.net

Amy Crowe, Summit Credit Union

(608) 243-5000X2834, amy.crowe@summitcreditunion.com

MADISON, Wis. — As a means of providing free financial information and advice to its members and the public, Summit Credit Union is offering free financial seminars in September and October.

With topics ranging from Teaching Your Little Ones About Money to Breaking Free From Money Worries, the seminars are designed to provide folks with the necessary information to put themselves in control of their finances and make sound financial decisions.

Seminars include:

Break Free >From Money Worries**

Juggling work and family life is a challenge. Planning for your financial future doesn’t have to be. Remove the stress that comes with managing your money and have confidence in your financial future. This session will get you on your way to achieving financial independence in five easy steps.

* Tues., Sept. 22, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Summit Credit Union, 2424 Rimrock Rd., Madison

Home Sweet…Buying Your Home**

Take the confusion out of the home buying process and get information on shopping for a home, making an offer and applying for a loan and more.

* Tues., Sept. 15, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Summit Credit Union, 1333 W. Main St., Sun Prairie

* Wed., Sept. 30, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Summit Credit Union, 307 E. Wilson St., Madison

* Tues., Oct. 13, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Summit Credit Union, 2424 Rimrock Rd., Madison

Take Control of Your Finances

Budgeting doesn’t mean having less; it means doing more with what you have. We’ll give you the tools you need to put yourself in control of your finances. Along the way, we’ll let you in on money-saving tips and help you identify spending leaks.

* Thurs., Oct. 8, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., East Madison Community Center, 8 Straubel Ct., Madison. Call EMCC to register at: (608) 249-0861.

Teach Your Little Ones About Money

Are you prepared to teach your child about money? Find out what children ages 5-14 should know about money and what motivates them to spend or save. You’ll learn coaching tactics focused on helping your children set goals, budget, save and invest.

* Mon., Oct. 12, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., Summit Credit Union, 110 Henry Dr., Portage*

* Thurs., Oct. 22, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m., East Madison Community Center, 8 Straubel Ct., Madison. Call EMCC to register at: (608) 249-0861.

**Reservations are required at http://www.summitcreditunion.com or by calling (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.

About Summit Credit Union:

Established in 1931, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative open to anyone in Wisconsin. Summit holds $1.3 billion in assets and has more than 106,000 members with a total of 20 locations throughout the Madison and Milwaukee areas. For more information, visit http://www.summitcreditunion.com or call (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.