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‘Tis the Season to Start Saving

Monday, November 9, 2009 Halloween has just past and Thanksgiving is fast approaching, but I've already spotted my first Santa this season, and more sightings are sure to follow. Seemingly every merchant in America is gearing up for the holiday season – displacing deeply discounted Halloween candy in favor of candy canes and festive canisters of baked goodies. Gift sets abound. Are you prepared? (Or are you still paying for last year?) Of course, budgeting for the holidays has always been a little harder for some – especially those just entering the workforce or starting to make their way up the pay scale. These individuals often avoid bank accounts – with their lofty minimums, monthly fees and overdraft charges – so these self-banked workers seldom have access to savings accounts. Many haven't established positive credit histories, so rather than relying on credit cards, they're putting cash aside in sock drawers or buying money orders to set aside. Obviously, that isn't the safest or most efficient way to save. We are proud to post that this year our cardholders will find it easier to save for the holidays. They can now save money safely in a free savings account that actually pays a competitive interest rate! No more mattress stuffing! With the savings account, our customers now have access to a valuable financial management tool that provides a free, secure means to budget for emergencies, large expenses, longer-term needs and all their children's holiday dreams. We're proud to offer this great new feature, which will help our customers manage their finances. It's just another way we're helping our customers move toward financial prosperity. Deneka Scott Senior Vice President

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