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Over 35,000 “Money Rules” Books Distributed by NCUF in First 3 Weeks
Financial Literacy Guidebook is by Bestselling Author & Finance Expert Jean Chatzky
Madison, Wis. – Since the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) announced three weeks ago that copies of the book “Money Rules: The Simple Path to Lifelong Security” are available, over 35,000 copies have been distributed to credit union members and employees through this special initiative from NCUF.
“Money Rules” by bestselling personal finance author Jean Chatzky contains a set of smart, actionable, engaging rules that if followed will allow readers to enjoy a lifetime of financial security and eliminate their stress about money.
Through this special initiative sponsored by NCUF, credit union organizations can receive the book for a substantially reduced rate (via a donation to NCUF). Large quantities of the book have been requested by both credit unions and state credit union associations such as SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in Santa Ana, Calif. and the Montana Credit Union Network in Helena, Mont.
“Helping educate our Members on how to be smart consumers and better their financial lives is a top priority,” said Mark Rapp, SVP of Strategic Marketing at SchoolsFirst FCU. “By offering ‘Money Rules’ through our on-boarding program, we can provide new Members with some helpful financial tips and thank them for joining our credit union.”
“We see such value in this simple little book that we intend to give a copy to every official family member of our affiliated credit unions as a thank you for membership,” said Tracie Kenyon, President/CEO of the Montana Credit Union Network. “Additionally, we will provide a copy to every person that completes or volunteers in one of our outreach programs as a useful tool to show our appreciation.”
When an organization requests 1,000 or more copies of the book, the donor organization’s name will be included on a sticker on the front cover. Each book already comes with “Compliments of: NCUF” printed on the cover. All of the books from NCUF are sent to credit union organizations on a non-returnable basis, for promotional purposes only and not for resale.
For more information on getting copies of “Money Rules,” click here or visit ncuf.coop>Foundation Programs>Money Rules Book.
Click here for preview of the book on Google. Click here to see Chatzky discuss the book with Matt Lauer on the Today show.
An award-winning journalist and best-selling author, Jean Chatzky is the financial editor for NBC’s Today, the host of Money Matters with Jean Chatzky on RLTV, and Director of Education for SavvyMoney. The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) also recently announced that Chatzky would be one of the keynote speakers at its upcoming 2013 Governmental Affairs Conference.
Read the earlier press release announcing the availability of the books online here.
About “Money Rules”:
A powerfully simple, must-have manifesto on money with more than 90 wealth-building rules from the Today show’s finance guru. The bottom line: Money is simple—people make it complicated. Now, bestselling personal finance author Jean Chatzky has distilled this simplicity into a smart, immediate, and entertaining set of rules that will change readers’ financial lives. Written in her trademark warm, witty voice, and with a special Dos and Don’ts section, this is the book everyone must read. Chatzky removes the stress associated with all things money and says it clearly: Readers who follow these basic yet crucial approaches to spending, saving, investing, increasing their income, and most importantly, protecting what they have, will build the wealth and financial stability they’ve been dreaming of.
About the National Credit Union Foundation (ncuf.coop):
The National Credit Union Foundation is the US credit union movement’s primary national philanthropic program provider, fundraiser and grant-maker, working to help consumers achieve financial freedom through credit unions. Through NCUF grants and programs, credit unions provide widespread financial education, create greater access to affordable financial services, and empower more consumers to save, build assets, and own homes.
NCUF is funded primarily by investments in the award-winning Community Investment Fund (CIF) and by generous Corporate Supporters led by the Credit Union National Association and CUNA Mutual. All NCUF donors provide support that empowers NCUF and state credit union foundations to make financial freedom achievable through credit unions.
The National Credit Union Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization. NCUF continues to earn the Better Business Bureau seal of approval as an “Accredited Charity” for meeting all 20 BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards for national charities.