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August 2024

August 2024

Donate to Defeat Hunger in Minnesota this September

You know how hard it is to focus on much else when you’re hungry?

That’s the daily reality for many Minnesotans, including many children, as they experience hunger. This September is Hunger Action Month, and we’re starting the Donate to Defeat Hunger campaign to help do our part for our neighbors and community members.

When you participate in Donate to Defeat Hunger from September 4 - 14, the Affinity Plus Foundation will match your donation, and keep your money local to ensure it feeds folks in your community. With the Foundation’s match, each $1 you donate provides 6 meals.

The Affinity Plus Foundation will match donations across the state up to $10,000. If we can collect $10,000 in donations and add the $10,000 match, that means 60,000 meals for people in need.

That will make a real difference in your communities and in your fellow Minnesotans’ lives!

Visit your local branch to donate, or watch for ways to donate online this September.

TruStage™ Term Life Insurance at Affinity Plus

Expect the best out of life but be prepared.

You want the best for your family and that means planning for life’s “what ifs.” Like what if they had to make ends meet without your income?

What’s covered?

Term Life Insurance helps protect your family from the loss of your income if you were no longer here.
It pays income tax-free money they could use for mortgage payments, debts, unpaid bills or for any reason.

What are the advantages?

TruStage™ Term Life Insurance is a good choice if you need high coverage amounts now, with payments designed to fit your budget. And it’s available entirely online, so you could apply in about 10 minutes:*

6-step application
100% online
Just a few health questions
No medical exam
Instant decision (up to $100,000)

Don’t wait. Get an instant quote today.

A tradition of strength

TruStage is underwritten by CMFG Life Insurance Company, which is rated “A” (Excellent) as of December 2022 by A.M. Best, an independent rating service which evaluates financial stability and operating performance, year after year. An “A” rating is the third highest of 16 ratings.

*Time estimate source: TruStage Internal Analytics Reporting, January 2022

TruStage^TM Simplified Issue Term Life Insurance is issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company. The insurance offered is not a deposit, and is not federally insured, sold or guaranteed by any financial institution. This is a term policy to age 80 that has premiums that increase when entering each five-year band: 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, and 75. Approval is based on your answers to the questions on the application and additional information we obtain from other sources. Rates may be higher due to tobacco use. Product and features may vary and not be available in all states. Corporate Headquarters 5910 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705 Base Form Numbers: ICC16-A10a-039, A10a-039-2016, ICC17-SIT-2, 2017-SIT-2. © TruStage

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Protect Yourself Against Scams

Is your personal information as safe as it could be? Check out our recent articles on current scams affecting Affinity Plus members, as well as people around the world. These include fake shopping websites, scams targeted at students, scams aimed at grandparents, and more. Keep your information safe – learn more about information security.

Scammers Targeting Students: Stay Aware This School Year
Fake Situations, Real Threats. Understanding Social Engineering
Stay Vigilant Against Fraud and Scams Targeting Our Elders
Hook, Line Sinker. Don't Fall for Phishing Scams.
Information Security: Romance Scams
Avoid Falling Victim to Imposter Scams and Spoofing
Private Eyes: Protecting Your One-Time Passcodes

Register for our Sounds of Summer VIP Ticket Sweepstakes!

Summer is here, and it’s a great time to check out live music. We’re celebrating the season of sun with our Sounds of Summer Sweepstakes – you could be the VIP!

Enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to the show of your choice*! Entries will be accepted until August 31, 2024. The winner will receive 2 VIP Premium Seating Package tickets to the show of their choice at The Fillmore Minneapolis, from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025.

VIP tickets to the show of your choice? That’s a summer score! Enter the Sounds of Summer Sweepstakes today.

*No purchase necessary. Some exclusions apply. See official rules for details.

USA Today Names Affinity Plus One of the Nation’s Top Workplaces

Affinity Plus has been named one of the Top Workplaces in the country by USA Today. Affinity Plus made the #15 ranking on the list of medium sized companies, making this the first time Affinity Plus has been recognized on a national level.

“Every day, our employees strive to make Affinity Plus the best place our members have ever banked - helping people who want a stronger connection with a financial partner focused on their needs,” said Dave Larson, President and CEO of Affinity Plus. “That energy and spirit is contagious, but it requires a strong community of trust and commitment. I’m thrilled that our employees continue to recognize Affinity Plus as that employer of choice – and a Top Workplace.”

Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. Over 42,000 organizations were invited to participate in the Top Workplaces USA survey. Winners of the Top Workplaces USA list are chosen based solely on employee feedback gathered through an employee engagement survey, issued by Energage.

And it’s not just USA Today: according to the Star Tribune, Affinity Plus ranks as No. 3 in the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota in 2024. Forbes also declared us the 2nd best credit union in the state, showing that our human-centered approach to the banking business is popular not only with our employees, but also with our members.

Everyday Visa® Debit Card Purchases Could Send You to Paris!

Ooh la la, did you know using your Affinity Plus Visa® debit card could send you and a guest on a trip to Paris, France?

It’s true! From July 1 to August 31, each time you use your Affinity Plus Visa® debit card to make a purchase, you’re automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for 2 to Paris.

The winner of the Trip to Paris Sweepstakes will receive a travel package for 2 to Paris, France, valued at $10,000. The prize includes roundtrip air transportation, 6 nights’ hotel accommodations and a $1,000 Visa® gift card.

A trip to the City of Light – it could be as easy as using your Visa debit card for everyday purchases!

Learn more

*NO PURCHASE OR CARD TRANSACTION NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A purchase/Card transaction will not improve your chance of winning. Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States (excluding FL and NY) or the District of Columbia, and age of majority to participate. Void in FL, NY and where prohibited by law. Begins 7/1/2024 and ends 11:59 pm CT on 8/31/2024. Maximum retail value of the prize is $10,000. See Official Rules at affinityplus.org/paris for complete details. Sponsor: Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, 175 W. Lafayette Frontage Rd., St. Paul, MN 55107.

Member Focus Newsletter

August 2024

Donate to Defeat Hunger in Minnesota this September

TruStage™ Term Life Insurance at Affinity Plus

Protect Yourself Against Scams

Register for our Sounds of Summer VIP Ticket Sweepstakes!

USA Today Names Affinity Plus One of the Nation’s Top Workplaces

Everyday Visa® Debit Card Purchases Could Send You to Paris!

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