11. “You Are Making a Smarter Choice!” Credit unions are “a smarter choice” for your banking needs so it’s unfortunate that many consumers still don’t know what a credit union is. Some think that credit unions are only for government workers or people who work for a specific company. Not true! You can’t join every credit union, but there is a credit union for everyone! Many more people are waking up to the power of credit unions. In 2013, more than two million consumers joined credit unions! Across the country there are now more than 99 million credit union members that together have more than $1 trillion on deposit with credit unions. Credit unions are not as well-known as banks, but they are no secret to their 99 million members. If you want to bank with an organization that you can trust has your best financial interests at heart, it’s time to make a smarter choice and bank at a credit union. To find a credit union that you can join, visit www.asmarterchoice.org. 14 15 Reasons You Should Only Bank at a Credit Union