A new series highlighting real member success stories with Choice Map. Resolving to get financially healthy “New year, new you” – that phrase is meant to inspire, but it’s often quite daunting. It doesn’t have to be if you follow it up with a plan. This gem of a story starts with Community Choice Personal Advisor, Diamond. Diamond supports members in the Livonia Member Center, and she is also a Credit Union Certified Financial Counselor. She is always listening for an opportunity to help. In January, a member shared that life had thrown her for a curve – her car had been stolen, yet she was s ..read more

Credit Union Impersonation Scams When a member is convinced they are communicating with Community Choice, either through email, text message, or a phone call, while really they’re sharing confidential account information with a scammer, this is called a Credit Union Impersonation Scam. These scammers are posing as credit union employees, spoofing Community Choice’s, and other financial institutions’, email addresses and phone numbers, and then use members’ personally identifiable information to gain the member’s trust before stealing account funds. Scammers may use spoofing techniques to make ..read more

Are your closets overflowing with shoes you no longer wear? We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming shoe drive in collaboration with GotSneakers – a sneaker organization that makes a huge impact with its global recycling efforts. Donate your used athletic and casual rubber-soled shoes from April 15-30, 2024! Most people throw away used sneakers every 125-200 days without recycling. Recycling and reusing sneakers helps keep them out of landfills and supports our growing circular economy. Plus, GotSneakers will donate to our Foundation that funds student scholarships for every pair they receive ..read more

Consider a Company Retirement Plan for Your Business As a business owner, you often have a lot of responsibility, whether you’re self-employed or have a team of people working for you. You have to run your company, manage expenses, develop business plans, and more. While we know you’ve taken the time to ensure your business is on track for success, have you dedicated time to reviewing your personal retirement plan as a business owner or considered adding retirement plan options for your employees? There are many advantages that a company retirement plan can provide your business with includin ..read more

Empower Children to Thrive in their Academic Journey Every August, the Community Choice Back-to-School Bash provides a day of fun across multiple locations that includes free food, fun, activities, music, prizes, and backpacks filled with school supplies. Most importantly, it ensures that our community’s children are ready for school. It is a treasured experience for many of the children and families we serve and has become a greatly anticipated summer tradition. Partner with us to sponsor our event and showcase your brand through sponsorship packages tailored to elevate your business’s impact ..read more

Seizing Opportunities this Spring with SBA Loans As spring blooms in 2024, the economy is ripe with opportunities and challenges for businesses seeking financing. Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans continue to be a vital resource for businesses looking to innovate, expand, or simply stay afloat in our evolving market. Thankfully, there’s a buzz in the air about businesses ramping up their operations after a couple of challenging years. With consumer confidence on the rise, many businesses are considering expansion opportunities. These loans are backed by the government, offering lower i ..read more

Community Choice recognized for excellence in member service Member experience is at the forefront of everything we do at Community Choice. So when we’re recognized as one of the best credit unions in North America at providing members with exceptional service, we’re proud to spread the word. Community Choice was recently announced as a recipient of two 2024 Best of the Best Awards by MemberXP, a leading customer experience program offered through CU Solutions Group. We were named #1 for Best Member Care Experience and were listed among the 25 percent of all institutions for Best Mobile App Ex ..read more

Hidden Savings: Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions By GreenPath Financial Wellness Tax filing deadlines are approaching…have you filed yet? To lessen the anxiety of the season, take this opportunity to explore overlooked deductions that can help lower your tax bill. While most people are aware of popular deductions like mortgage interest and charitable contributions, there are several lesser-known categories that can help you save. (Ready to check taxes off your list? File Free HERE.) Child and Dependent Care Did you pay for childcare while working or job hunting? If so, you likely meet the cr ..read more

FAQs With all things, there comes a time for maintenance and sprucing. Now is the time for CommunityChoice.com to receive the TLC it needs. Think of it as spring cleaning and home renovations. Sometimes you just need to get organized and add a fresh coat of paint to make your house feel more like home. You have been at the center of our changes the entire way and that doesn’t change now. This blog article is here to help answer your questions surrounding the website redesign. You may be wondering… Why are we refreshing our website?  Not only was it time for us to ..read more