Summit Credit Union: Applicants sought for Summit Credit Union’s fourth-annual ‘Project Money’

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 17, 2012

For more information, contact:

Cheryl Van Tessier, Finesse Public Relations LLC
(608) 467-4408, ctessier@finessepr.net

Tania Widish, Summit Credit Union
(608) 243-5000X4701, Tania.widish@summitcreditunion.com

March 31 is application deadline for reality-based financial challenge

MADISON, Wis. — “I never would have believed that I could save as much as I did…” “Our stress levels regarding money and finances have reduced substantially.” “Your life can turn around in a few short months.”

These are just some of the accolades from last year’s Project Money participants. It’s now your turn to throw your hat into the ring to become a competitor in the next Summit Credit Union Project Money challenge. Applications are now being accepted for
the reality-based financial challenge until March 31, 2012, and can be found at: Summit’s web site. You do not need to be a member of Summit Credit Union to apply.

“Apply to be a part of Project Money—it’s a great opportunity,” said Sheila Robertson, 2011 Project Money contestant. “Just applying for the reality contest helped us get on the right track and start working together to reach our goals.”

From May through December, each participant will work with a Summit financial coach, who will provide them with customized tools and advice they need to accomplish their goals. Their ongoing progress and unique stories will be accessible on Summit’s web site. and Facebook page, as well as in various media outlets, serving as a learning tool for the entire community.

In Feb. 2013, a winner will be determined based on increase in savings, reduction in debt and participation in program events. The winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000, and runners up will each receive $2,500.

Each year since 2009, Summit Credit Union’s Project Money competition has given four contestants (individuals or families), the opportunity to work one-on-one with a financial coach to improve their finances. Collectively, the participants have boosted their savings by $47,594 and decreased their debt by more than $106,000.

About Summit Credit Union:

Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative open to anyone in Wisconsin. Summit holds $1.7 billion in assets and has more than 122,000 members with a total of 23 locations throughout the Madison and Milwaukee areas. For more information, visit www.summitcreditunion.com or call (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.

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