Welcome to the year-end issue of the Financial Journey!
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the uncertain economic year 2023 has been, but I am happy to report that we remain on solid financial ground.
We expanded our footprint this past year with an exciting new ad campaign – Stop Searching, GO NORTHWEST – advertising on streaming services, Spanish-speaking advertisements on Televisa Univision, and using a financial influencer and a Latina influencer. We became the Official Credit Union of the Washington Commanders – adding increasing levels of excitement to our visibility on and off the field.
I give a review of the 2023 financial industry in my article, A Year in Review: Survival of the Fittest, about how we are thriving despite some of the challenges, and how we remain true to our origins as a cooperative first and foremost.
Our Foundation is holding its annual Coat Drive to help keep the children of our communities warm and safe this winter. Read about the details on page 11.
Our Fraud Mitigation team talks about being part of the “scam solution” (page 13) and ways to protect yourself and your family from fraud. And don't miss the article by Northwest Financial Advisors on how to boost your retirement savings in the new year.
Don’t forget to check out our social media page where you can see our commitment to our communities in action, as well as the fun videos and posts of what we’re doing.
Our WHY statement remains at the heart of everything we do: Together, we serve and inspire to transform lives. Together we can increase your financial knowledge, protect you from fraud, and provide education on generating wealth – all so you can reach your goals.
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Stay well on your financial journey and happy holidays!