NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Robert Carabelli

rcarabelli@mcgrawhillfcu.org

609-426-6511

For Immediate Release:

McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union Spreads the Word on the

Importance of Personal Finance

EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union discussed the importance

of managing and maintaining strong personal finances to 35 Firmenich employees on

Tuesday, May 24. McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union employees and its VP of Operations,

Cathyann Frank, educated employees on how to appropriately budget their income,

organizing finances, and how the banking environment is ever changing.

“Let's face it – how we manage our personal finances says a lot about who we are,”

said Frank. “Taking the time to establish a plan and stick to it are all essential steps to

making sure we reach our financial goals.”

The session detailed how a responsible approach to finances is essential to achieving

both short and long-term financial success. The credit union team laid out the necessary

steps to grow and maintain a good foundation while also offering tools to help those who

may have gotten off track. Sandy Rafalko, the Flavor Division senior customer care

coordinator, was grateful to have the credit union take time to explain this invaluable lesson

to Firmenich employees.

“This seminar was very educational and interesting to attend and I learned a lot

today. I thought Cathyann Frank was an excellent speaker [that] made this topic interesting

and fun. I look forward to future seminars.”

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McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union Spreads

the Word on the Importance of Personal Finance

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McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union, a member-owned cooperative, is one of the

strongest, most progressive financial institutions in the region, offering a full range of

banking, investing, and insurance services to over 16,000 members worldwide.

McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union offers a variety of checking account options, access

to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs nationwide, and free unlimited online bill payer.

McGraw-Hill is committed to meeting its members’ borrowing needs through home equity

and Platinum Visa programs, low-rate mortgages, and up to 100% new/used vehicle

financing.

McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union began serving the employees of the McGraw-Hill

Companies in 1935, one year after the Federal Credit Union Act’s creation. Today, McGraw-

Hill Federal Credit Union serves the employees of over 100 companies, including Siemens

USA, Williams-Sonoma, Radio City Music Hall, Emblem Health, Bowne & Company, Gensler,

Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., and the National Hockey League.

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Firmenich employees listen attentively as

they’re taught how maintaining and managing

personal finances can lead to a healthy

financial well-being.

The credit union has Financial Services

Consultants that are available to educate

members on how to budget more responsibly.

Danielle Lipari, Business Development

Executive, speaks to a Firmenich employee

offers insight into the subject of managing a

budget effectively as well as tools to save

effectively.

Cathyann Frank, VP of Operations, speaks to

the 35 Firmenich employee attendees about

how today’s banking environment is changing,

the hidden tricks of credit card companies,

and also how to properly manage debt.