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Jefferson County Board of Education Appreciation

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ēCO Credit Union was originally founded as Jefferson County Teachers Credit Union. Although our name has changed, we are proud to maintain strong ties with Jefferson County Schools. From working with them to make setting up direct deposit at ēCO a breeze to providing thousands of number two pencils each year, we are committed to our friends in education.

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eCO Credit Union Appoints New Board Member

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ēCO Credit Union is proud to introduce our newly appointed board member, Jonathan Lemsky.

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August #eCOmmunity-Dawn Hughes

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ēCO employees are excited to celebrate those who are working to make a difference in their communities, even amid the trying times we are all currently facing. Ana Spratlin, Branch Manager of the Alabaster Branch, nominated Dawn Hughes to be “Credit Unioned” for the month of August.

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The Gardendale Branch is Temporarily Moving

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We have some big news to share… we are updating our Gardendale Branch.

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How to Properly Dispose of Private Personal Information

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In a world that has gone digital, it is important to know how to protect your personal information online, but it is just as important to know how to protect your personal information on physical documents, bills, and mail too, especially when you are throwing that information away.

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What is a Credit Union?

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Credit Unions are kind of like banks… only in our humble opinion—we’re better!

Buckle your seatbelt… it’s time for a quick history lesson.

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How is Your Credit Score Calculated?

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In a previous blog, we defined credit score, but now, it’s time to talk about how your credit score is calculated. Your FICO® Score is calculated using a variety of data from your credit report.

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Kid's Account Naming Contest!

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The kid and teen accounts are getting a full makeover and need new names! This is where you come in! Get those thinking caps on, start turning those creative wheels in your head, and submit your account name suggestions below!

If your name suggestion is picked to be the new name of either the kid or teen account at ēCO, we will give you $100!

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How Do You Become a Member of eCO?

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ēCO Credit Union is a full-service financial institution. That’s a fancy way of saying—we offer a lot of financial products and services to meet your needs in every stage of life. Membership at ēCO Credit Union is open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, Blount or Cullman County. Is that you? Are you ready to become a member? We’ll walk you through how to get started.

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What Documents Do I Need When Applying For A Loan?

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If you are in the market for a loan, being prepared and organized will help the lending process move along quicker. Most loan applications require the same types of information across the board, but each loan type also requires information specific to the type. Let’s take a look at the some of the most common types of loans and the documents you will need when applying.

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