Whether credit union membership is new to you or you've been a member for decades, it's easy to underestimate all the advantages a credit union provides. This word find can help you brush up. Look for the 13 terms highlighted below, which can be found going forward, backward, horizontally, vertically or diagonally.

1. Unlike banks, which focus on providing profits to investors, credit unions are cooperative and member-owned.
2. Credit union membership lasts a lifetime.
3. Because we want our members to achieve financial success, we offer a variety of education programs to help you take charge.
4. We work hard to help you reach your financial goals, whether that means saving for retirement, paying for college, getting a handle on debt or buying a home.
5. Excellent service has become rare in light of big bank mergers, but member satisfaction continues to be one of our top priorities.
6. Credit union members reap the value of more competitive rates and lower fees than most banks offer.
7. Our sophisticated tools such as online banking, phone banking, shared branches and more allow you to handle your finances wherever you go, at any time.
8. Immediate family members and members of your household are eligible for credit union membership.
9. We offer personalized solutions to your financial needs.
10. If you know someone who could reap the countless benefits of credit union membership, invite them to check us out. Encourage them to stop by, call 513-785-3500 or visit us online at www.chacocu.org for more information.

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