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10 Reasons a Credit Union Loan is Better than a PCP Agreement
Personal Contract Plans, or PCPs, have recently become a popular way to finance a new car. Many dealerships can offer you a very attractive-sounding deal on the spot – affordable deposit, low monthly payments, and trade in the new car after 2-3 years… what could possibly go wrong. Victoria Harrison, Blues and Twos Chief Executive […]
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Are you financially Savvy?
“For some people it just means a little more effort. Some believe they are, some believe they can never be – Controlling your finances isn’t easy but once you start you will be more positive” says Victoria Harrison, CEO, Blues and Twos Credit Union . Saving a little each month on payday, being confident towards […]
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Blues and Twos Achievements in 2019
V Harrison, CEO, Blues and Twos Credit Union It is a while since I ‘blogged’ so please bear with me on this…. The Government remain keen to expand the provision of financial services and consider credit unions to be relatively new at achieving recognition for safe savings, and community engagement. We know credit unions […]
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Winner of the £1,000 Bumper Lottery Draw!
We just wanted to give a HUGE congratulations to Hayley, who won the £1,000 in Decembers Bumper Lottery Draw, put on by the Blues and Twos society. Hayley was soaking up the sun in South Africa when she got the call from us telling her the good news, which she said was a “Pleasant surprise.” […]
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Reach your financial goals in 2020!
No matter how small, or large your goals are Blues and Twos are here to help. It is important to plan for your financial future. Here are some examples of financial goals that you can consider setting for yourself: Pay off Credit card debt – We offer debt consolidation loans to members who are looking […]
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Great 2019!
Wow what a year. Targets exceeded in lending and new member recruitment. In its second year, the Blues and Twos Speediloan met targets to offer lower lending at affordable rates with same day funds. Awarded the 5* Mark by the Fairbanking Foundation this product offers members flexibility, early repayment without penalty, and a loan up […]
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LCC Employees – Take a look at E-Learning here
Log in to Astute – https://lancashire.astute-elearning.com/Content/LXP/LXPLogin.aspx Astute is the LCC corporate elearning system and includes corporate elearning such as induction and health and safety. Please register for Astute using a unique work email address where possible.
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Money Lessons Everyone Should Learn
Talk Money week kicked off Monday 18th November and is running all week, and aims to get the UK talking about financial wellbeing. Blues and Twos are getting involved in the drive to promote and improve financial wellbeing. We have created a small list to help you with your finances, and money lessons that we […]
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Passing of Blues and Twos former Supervisory Committee Chair
It is with great sadness we inform you on the passing of John (Jack) Ward on Thursday October 24th, aged 81 years. Jack joined Preston Borough Police in 1963 and worked his way up to Head of Scenes of Crime and Federation Chair before retiring in the mid-1990’s as a Detective Inspector. Jack volunteered his […]
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Loan Survey Prize Draw Winner!
Congratulations to our member Gwen Knowles for winning our feedback prize draw, Gwen told us that “from applying for a loan to completion the service from Blues and Twos is excellent. There is regular updates and the staff are very helpful.” Thanks to all our members who applied for a loan and has filled out […]
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Improvements
Over the past couple weeks we have received feedback from our loan process. Some members were finding it confusing to sign their agreement electronically, therefore we have reviewed our system and made a couple tweaks to make it easier for the members. We’ve put all the loan information required into one, easy to read, email. […]
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Your Health and Well being
This September take time to talk, think and change… RELAX and let Blues and Twos help you with regular saving and ethical borrowing. Enjoy the range of benefits when you join today, like: Instant access to your savings FREE life cover on your savings (T&Cs apply) Flexible/Affordable low cost loans £10 when you recommend your […]
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Feedback Prize Draw
Congratulations to our member Mr Buckley on winning our Feedback Prize Draw. The Feedback given was: – Was the online loan application easy to understand: Yes Was the online loan calculator easy to use: Yes Was the information we provided on receipt of your application useful and informative: Yes Comments: I don’t think you could […]
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Workplace Well-being with Blues & Twos help…
Find out what Blues and Twos can do to help your organisation, your team meet their Well-being goal… Supporting your Employees
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Helping Members with Holiday Payments
Our lending team are working hard to approve members holiday loans as quickly as possible, funds are paid directly into your bank account THE SAME DAY. No Administrative fees, no Penalty for repaying early click here to calculate your repayments now.
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Blues & Twos Society Lottery
The Winners of the August Blues and Twos Society Lottery draw are now available to view. “You have to be in it – to Win it!”
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Credit Unions play an important role in today’s UK economy…
Relevant for the modern age…Watch this 3 minute clip highlighting the important role played by credit unions within the UK economy.
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Fairbanking 5 Stars Award goes to Blues & Twos…
The Fairbanking Mark was awarded by the Fairbanking Foundation following a rigorous assessment which includes independent research involving borrowing members of the credit union. To receive the Fairbanking Mark, this research had to confirm that members have changed their financial behaviour for the better by having the product. Following the 5 stars Award, on behalf […]
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