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Founders Federal Credit Union Gives $10 Million
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Founder Federal Credit Union, a credit union in Lancaster, South Carolina; will be giving $10 million back to its members in the form of a bonus dividend. About half will go to depositors based on their interest earned and the other half will go to borrowers based on their interest paid. There’s no doubt that its 200,000 members are thrilled.
This illustrates the fundamental difference between credit unions and banks. Both pay out dividends and both pay them to their “owners.” The difference is that the depositors and borrowers are the owners of the credit union and that’s why it’s going back to them. Commercial banks pay dividends also, but the customer isn’t the owner. Shareholders are. Founders Federal has returned $30 million dividends in the past eleven years. This is just one of the reasons why credit unions kick ass.
Another warm and fuzzy moment? Bonuses for employees. $1,300 for full timers and $650 for part-timers.
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i would like to get back some of the fees i have paid,29.00 for 2.00 that is ridiculous
That’s your fault, not founders. You think they have time to micromanage every customer……NOT!
have anyone received any money yet
have any one received any money yet
when will the money be distributed?
The money will be in the accounts after midnight tonight
This payback was a crock! We only got $27. They said that the average account holder was going to get $100. We have a car loan and our savings and checking.
i no i have 2 savings, checking, loan and didnt get that much either. i guess u got to have thousands in there to get lots