MAY 2008
From: Eleanor “Snookie” Krumbiegel
NEA Member Benefits Regional Representative

“HELPING MAKE MEMBERS’ LIVES BETTER!”

Product of the Month:

NEA WorldPoints Platinum Plus Visa Credit Card

NEA Member Benefits would like to recognize NEA members’ commitment and support of public education with an exclusive offer that can help members save money and give them tangible rewards that are easy to attain.

• 0% Introductory APR for 12 billing cycles on cash advance checks & balance transfers*. 

• Transaction fees are waived on balance transfers requested at the time of application

• Earn one reward point for every dollar spent on purchases.

• Choice of cash, travel or merchandise rewards– redemption levels start at 2,500 points

• No annual fee

• Special Member Bonus – You will receive 5,000 bonus points after you use your card to make transactions totaling at least $75 within 45 days of your account opening*.

*Intro 0% APR for 12 billing cycles on cash advance checks & balance transfers.  This introductory APR applies only to cash advance checks & balance transfers & may end sooner if your account is paid late or if your balance exceeds you credit limit.   (Please note that payments are applied first to balances with the lowest APR & balance transfers & cash advance checks are subject to a 2% transaction fee, no less than $2.)

DID YOU KNOW?

American teenagers spend almost $200 billion a year.  The FDIC, which insures bank deposits, has put together a free publication to help teens get smart about money—saving, investing & spending it.  For instance, a $500 stereo could end up costing $900 if you charge it & pay only the minimum each month.  For a free copy of Teens and Money, go to pueblo.gsa.gov 

Don’ Forget!!  With NEA-Sponsored Money Market & CD Accounts - NEA Members and their families can earn consistently high member-only yields that are among the highest in the nation, along with the safety of FDIC insurance.  Call 800.426.5268 – Priority Code JA15311 and Group I.D. # 10394

CONSUMER TIPS OF THE MONTH

Dual Smoke Detectors Recommended

The International Association of Fire Chiefs recommends dual chamber smoke alarms, which use both photoelectric and ionization sensing technologies, for detecting fires.

Ø  Ionization smoke alarms are more effective at detecting smoke from fast, flaming fires.

Ø  Photoelectric smoke alarms are more effective at detecting smoke from slow, smoldering fires that develop over a longer period of time.

The recommendation includes having a smoke alarm that uses both of these technologies, plus having an alarm on every floor of your home & outside each sleeping area.  And having Carbon Monoxide Detectors installed is also highly recommended by the IAFC.

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