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Let us Share Your Financial Goals
      You may need cash. You may need insurance. You may need investments. But in every case, Arrowsthere's one thing you need first: someone to talk to. That's why it's so important to take advantage of your personal relationship with a Financial Services Representative whose job it is to share your goals, assess your situation and work with you to achieve the financial stability you desire. You'll have access to a world of great investment opportunities*, including Aetna, Oppenheimer, MFS, Putnam, Janus and many others.
You'll also have expert advice on a broad array of essential planning options:
  • Retirement strategies
  • Tax strategies
  • Mutual funds
  • 401k retirement plans
  • Annuities
  • Rollovers and more
So share your goals with people who can help you reach them. Contact a Financial Services Representative in your area today:
In Boca Raton, call Christi Seay at 561.982.4700, ext. 4772.
In Tampa, contact Barbara Leschander at 813.222.2223.
In Atlanta, call Jay Jones at 678.797.6303.
For all other areas, call 800.873.5100, ext. 4772.

*Securities offered through Medallion Equities, Inc. Member NASD/SIPC. Investment products offered are not FDIC, NCUA or NCUSIF insured. Investment products are not obligations of or guaranteed by the Credit Union. Involve investment risk, including the possible loss of principal. May lose value.
Quick - What's Your Password?
 mouse Sure, security is important-but it gets tedious to enter multiple passwords or even the same password over and over at different sites.
Enter CU Worth: a single source that brings together information for all your online resources and accounts. With CU Worth, IBM Southeast EFCU gives you the ideal solution for security, simplicity, and speed. You sign on only once, using one password. CU Worth is FREE-and it's easy to use; click here to check the status of a wide range of online information, including:computer screen
  • Credit Union accounts
  • E-mail accounts
  • Investments
  • Net Worth summary
  • Frequent Flyer accounts
  • News updates and much more
Sign up for CU Worth today.
Please call 800.873.5100 or 561.982.4700 with any questions.
Build Your Future, Month by Month
Are you an investor? Then you should know about ShareBuilder®, your Credit Union's online stock trading program.
ShareBuilder allows you to grow your portfolio regularly through recurring investments. You can purchase partial shares of stocks and steadily increase your holdings over time.
ShareBuilder offers three stock purchase programs - so you can choose the program that best meets your investment goals and resources:
  • $4 Pay Per Transaction: Buy stocks on a weekly or monthly basis for just $4 per recurring transaction or make a one-time stock purchase
  • $12 All You Can Build: Buy as many stocks as you want for a monthly subscription fee of $12
  • $15.95 Real-Time Trades: Place real-time limit or market orders for only $15.95 per trade
With ShareBuilder, there are no account or investment minimums and no annual fees. You can even transfer funds directly from your IBM Southeast EFCU account. Click here to enroll in ShareBuilder or call 866.747.2537 (SHR-BLDR).

ShareBuilder is not affiliated with IBM Southeast Employees' Federal Credit Union. Investments are not NCUA/NCUSIF insured, are not obligations of or guaranteed by the Credit Union, and may lose value. © 2002 Netstock Corporation. ShareBuilder is a registered trademark of Netstock Corporation. Patent Pending. ShareBuilder Securities Corporation, a registered broker dealer, is a subsidiary of Netstock Corporation and Member NASD/SIPC.
Let's Talk About the Value of Your Home
HomeYour home is more than a place to hang your hat. If you're like most people, it represents your most significant financial asset. And in today's real estate market, the value of that asset may have grown dramatically since the day you moved in.

But other things may also have grown. Your family. Your expenses. Your lifestyle expectations. Even your healthcare needs. So now may be the right time to talk about a Home Equity Line of Credit.

A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) allows you to access the equity you have built in your home, without waiting for the day you decide to move. You can have money available for expenses such as home improvements, car purchases, college tuition or even debt consolidation. And you won't have to take the funds all in one lump sum-because you can borrow as needed over the life of the term. Blueprint
There are many benefits of a Home Equity Line of Credit*:
  • Using your Home Equity Line of Credit to make home improvements can actually raise the value of your home.
  • Cash can be readily available when you need it, even for unexpected purchases or emergencies.
  • The interest rate is usually lower than rates available for unsecured loans-and much lower than credit card interest rates.
  • You can consolidate your high interest rate credit card bills and make one lower monthly payment.
  • Interest on your Home Equity Line of Credit may be tax deductible.
Remember, your house is your most important asset-and now may be time to free up some of the wealth that lies within. Talk to us. We can give you all the details on a Home Equity Line of Credit, walk you through the process, and help you make the right decision.

To apply for a Home Equity Line of Credit or for more information, call the Mortgage Department at 800.873.5100, ext. 7722 or 561.982.4700, ext.7722, or e-mail mortgage@ibmsecu.org.
*Credit is subject to approval. Please refer to the disclosures: "When Your Home is on the Line." "Important Terms of our Home Equity Line of Credit" and "Your Loan Disclosures" or contact a Mortgage Representative for details on rates, terms, fees, and conditions. Consult your tax advisor regarding your individual situation.
Are You Struggling With Debt?
Who Can Afford Life Insurance?
If you've fallen behind on your bills, mortgage, credit cards or other debts, your Credit Union is here to assist you. We may be able to help you with a payment plan, debt consolidation, or other financial options, depending on what's best for you and your particular situation. Find out what ALL your options are before you make decisions that could affect you and your family for years to come. In today's uncertain times, there are people you can trust to look out for your best interests. Please contact Harry Dingeman, III, our Vice President of Risk Management, for financial assistance at 800.873.5100, ext. 4750, 561.982.4700, ext 4750 or email hdingeman@ibmsecu.org. Your Credit Union family is here to help you today, tomorrow and always. Now, anyone can-with LifeRing group term life insurance, available exclusively for IBM Southeast EFCU members.
Underwritten by the New York Life Insurance Company, your LifeRing program is one of the country's most reliable and highest-rated term life insurance programs, from a company that holds an A++ (Superior) rating from the A.M. Best Company.
And thanks to your affiliation with IBM Southeast EFCU, term life insurance is available to you at an affordable group rate. Find out how much you can save with LifeRing. Call today, toll-free: 800.223.8646, and be sure to let them know you're an IBM Southeast EFCU member.
An E-mail You'll Want to Receive
A Dental Plan to Make You Smile
Introducing eMessenger , the kind of e-mail messages you'll want to receive. eMessenger can automatically deliver to you the latest information concerning your financial accounts, whenever you want.
You can choose the messages you'd like delivered from a wide range of possibilities, including:
  • Your monthly statement is attached or ready to be viewed
  • Your check has cleared
  • Your Certificate is maturing
  • Your balance has reached a certain level
  • Your direct deposit has posted
Best of all, eMessenger is FREE. To sign up click here or for more information, contact a Member Service Representative at 800.873.5100, 561.982.4700 or e-mail serviceplus@ibmsecu.org.
With too many of today's medical insurance plans, your health comes first - your teeth come second. We can change that, by offering you and your family substantial savings on dental work with the latest Dental Benefits Plus plan from your IBM Southeast EFCU and the GE Financial network. Benefits include:
  • FREE dental exams and FREE x-rays
  • Up to 50% savings on all dental procedures
  • Only $9.95/individual & $11.95/family per month
  • More than 13,000 dentists and specialists nationwide
You can save up to 60% on vision care, prescription drugs, chiropractic visits and more! For more information or to enroll online, click here or call toll-free 877.293.PLUS (7587).
Find Any Money Lately?
And the winner is...
Find the answer in our newsletter to the following question. You could win $50!
Q. What is the name of our free e-mail notification system?
E-mail your answer before Dec. 10th to marketing@ibmsecu.org include your name, phone number, membership number.
If you don't have e-mail mail the above information to Marketing, IBM Southeast EFCU, P.O. Box 5090 Boca Raton, FL 33431-0890.

If your answer is correct, we'll enter your name in a random drawing to win $50, which will be automatically deposited into your Credit Union savings account!
(Winner will be announced in our Jan.2003 newsletter. Previous winners, employees and their family members are not eligible.)
Congratulations to Misty Calhoun from Douglasville, GA who won $50 in our September newsletter contest. She was selected in a random drawing after finding the hidden answer to the question, How much free coverage does your credit union provide for accidental death and dismemberment? The answeris: $2000!

You could be our next winner-for more information about contests and winners, be sure to read each issue of our newsletter.
Things Happen, Are You Covered?
Need A Car? We'll Shop for You.
paperEveryone's insurance needs are different. Your goal should be peace of mind: the confidence of knowing that your own individual profile is fully covered.

That's where your Credit Union comes in. Members Insurance Services, LLC, an independent insurance agency owned by your Credit Union, offers*:
  • Auto, Homeowner's, Boat and other insurance products and services
  • High quality, professional assistance
  • Timely, accurate quotes
For more information, call toll-free 877.981.8448, or visit www.membersinsuranceservices.com.

*Insurance may not be available in all states. MIS Logo
Need A Car? We'll Shop for You. One-stop shopping can save you time and effort-not to mention money. That's why we created Auto Acquisition: a service that will find the perfect car for you and negotiate the best price.

For a fast response, access Chrome CarBook and fill out the customer information page. You'll find information on:
  • Lease or purchase plans
  • Extended Warranty Protection
  • Gap Total Loss Protection & payment protection
  • Low rates on Credit Union loans*
  • Trade-ins accepted
In Florida call Al Gonzalez at 800.873.5100, ext. 7740 or 561.982.4700 ext. 7740. In Atlanta area, call Jim Styne at 770.509.2571. In other areas, call 800.493.2955.
All IBM Southeast EFCU auto loans and/or leases are subject to certain qualifications and credit approval. For more information, please refer to the booklet "Your Loan Disclosures" or contact a Member Service Representative at 800.873.5100 or 561.982.4700, or e-mail loans@ibmsecu.org for full details on rates, terms, fees and conditions.
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