Christmas Open House

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right, Christmas! And what other way to celebrate than to enjoy cookies, wassail, and a good chat from your favorite gift giver, Santa Claus; all at your favorite credit union.

Worst Photos to Post Online

New technology is fun, but at the same time it can be very dangerous. Everyone has a facebook, and people post pictures daily showing their friends what they are up to. But with all these pictures being taken, some don’t realize that posting all of your pictures can put you in danger.

New iLife Shirt Debut!

 

 

The wait is almost over. The new iLife shirts are here and ready to be worn by all! Starting March 1 if you open a savings and checking account and you are between the age of 14 and 24 you will get a free iLife shirt!

Already have an account? Open an iSave and you will still get a shirt. To learn more about the iSave account, click on “The iLife Accounts” tab at the top of the page.

Opening a Shell FCU account is easy. You will need two forms of ID, $5 for your savings account and $1 for your first initial deposit into your checking account. If you are over the age of 15 you do not need a parent or guardian on the account with you.

Who doesn’t like free stuff? Open an account that will save you money and get a free shirt. What could be better?!

 

Justin Bieber Fever

What is it about Justin Bieber that has been driving everyone crazy? Is it his perfectly coiffed hair? His adorable face? Or perhaps his angel-like voice? Whatever it is, it’s working.

Bieber fever has been CRAZY this past month due to his new movie, Never Say Never. Critics and fans alike agree that the movie is phenomenal. You see a whole new side to Justin, a real side. Viewers said they felt like he was one of them. Just a regular kid who was found on YouTube.

 

 

Kids often look up to singers as their role models because they are people who have a real talent and have worked hard to get to where they are at. But most of the time these singers are not the people you want to look up to, except Justin Bieber. He is one of the only stars who actually has morals, and a good head on his shoulders.

With how the world is now, people don’t need to be looking up to Lindsay Lohan or Miley Cyrus. They need a positive role model who will encourage them to follow their dreams and not get in to trouble. Justin Bieber is a great role model and is quickly changing the face of our youngest generation. If he can keep kids out of trouble, what else can he do? Find a cure for cancer? Probably not, but I’m sure he would be willing to try!

Keep on rockin’ Justin!

Shopping for a Pet

Everyone loves pets! It’s an unquestionable statement. Dogs, cats, fish, hamsters; everyone loves them. You can’t deny the face of an adorable little puppy. Who could say no to this?

 

 

Exactly, no one. But when the time comes for you to finally get your very own pet you need to ask yourself some simple questions. You don’t want to get a pet, fall in love with it, and then realize you can’t handle taking care of an animal. This is a big responsibility. So before you go trotting off to the pet store, ask yourself these questions.

Do you have the money? Pets are expensive! Even a measly little hamster can cost you tons of money. You have to buy the bed/cage, food, food bowl, toys, blanket, treats, vet visits, shots and even buying the pet itself cost a lot of money! And remember to take into account that if you live in an apartment, most places require you to pay a pet deposit and a monthly pet rent for having him/her there. If you want a pet, you need to budget for one!

Do you have the time? Don’t get a pet if you are never home. No pet deserves to be neglected and left in a house all day by him/herself. Animals need love and attention, and if you can’t provide that for them then let someone else.

Do you have the patience?  Like stated above, pets require LOTS of attention; morning, afternoon and night. A new puppy is like a new baby. It will wake you up in the night wanting to play, pee in the bed and chew through the TV cord (a baby wouldn’t do this, but you get the picture). You have to always be watching it to make sure it doesn’t hurt itself or knock anything over. And remember, new pets require training. They aren’t potty trained in one day, so you need to be patient with them.

If you think that you can still get an animal and take care of it the proper way, go for it! Pets are a tremendous amount of work, but they give the best love. Remember that if you are buying a pet online that you meet the pet first before giving any money. There are a lot of scams out today where people send money through the mail and think they are getting a one of a kind top dog breed and the breeder ends up never calling them back, and they are out of their money. So be careful, take your time, and save some money for your cute new addition!