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The last several years have been especially tough for many. Earnings were down, if there were earnings at all. Many lost their jobs, or took pay cuts. Times have just been hard.

Well, we at Vantage understand that even the most sound financial situations can change without much warning, and we think people deserve a second chance, a fresh start. So in response, Vantage now offers a new checking account called Fresh Start Checking specifically for those who have fallen on hard times and possibly developed some problems that have made it difficult to obtain a traditional checking account anywhere.

Although I may not be Young & Free, I recently enrolled in the Not Your Mama's Account online banking system. This online system was built from the ground up to work specifically with the Not Your Mama's Account.

Just wanted to remind people of some changes coming to vcu.com:

What is Foursquare (not the kids game)?  Why is it growing so fast?  Here is a short video I put together explaining the basics of how it works.  For more details on how the game works and common questions, check out the Foursqaure FAQ. 

We really enjoyed creating the Mother's Day video last month. So, we decided to do the same for our Dads. Once again, we visited with several of our dads, here at Vantage Credit Union, and asked them; "What do you love about being a father?" 

Happy Father's Day from the Vantage family, and a big thank you to all the dads out there.

When the first Young & Free program launched in Alberta Canada (via Servus CU) a few years back, I remember thinking, “We must do that!” Many here at Vantage thought the same thing. Today, we are thrilled to be launching Young & Free St. Louis, featuring Not Your Mama’s Account.

What do you love about being a mom? We visited with several of our moms here at Vantage Credit Union and asked them that very question. Here are some of their responses ...

Happy Mother's Day from the Vantage family, and a big thank you to moms everywhere for all you do!
 

What if:
You’re at the grocery store checkout with a grocery cart-full and the groceries add up to a little more than the $185 in your checking account. Would you want your Vantage debit card transaction to clear?