1/3 Today is International Credit Union Day! It's a chance to recognise the difference credit unions like Thistle make every day; helping people take control of their finances and build better, stronger and fairer communities.

1/6 At Thistle Credit Union, our values set the standard and are at the center of everything we do. They provide a roadmap to building a fairer and more sustainable future for our members.

1/5 The ongoing cost of living crisis has had a significant impact on peoples' ability to save. With 1 in 4 people in financially vulnerable circumstances having no savings; the risk of being plunged into a cycle of debt and poverty is a reality for many.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

UK credit card borrowing has reached a 19 year high but there are better and fairer alternatives that not only provide financial relief but can help break the cycle of borrowing.

👉 More information about our mandatory savings contributions can be found on our website.

1/3 Research by The Financial Fairness Trust (2024) found that almost one third of Scottish households don't have any savings that could be used to cover unexpected costs.

This highlights the vital role that Thistle Credit Union plays in helping our member build a more secure financial future.

This is your Tuesday morning reminder to start saving for retirement, no matter your age, your future self will thank you for it. 💜🫶

January can be a difficult time for people dealing with debt – if you are worried about your finances, we’re here to help.
www.stepchange.org/media-centre/press-releases/household-debt-rise.aspx

I don't know who needs to hear this but Klarna and Clearpay are not your friends. 💔🫶

This is your friendly reminder that Buy Now Pay Later, such as Klarna and ClearPay, are still loans.

Read more about BNPL from our friends at StepChange. 👇

🗞️ In the News!

"With traditional bank branches closing; Thistle Credit Union believes that its commitment to keeping its own branches open and as accessible as possible has never been more important"

🔗 www.dailyrecord.co.uk/in-your-area...
📰 The Rutherglen Reformer

🗞️ Hot off the press!

We're so confident that credit unions are better than traditional banks that we're breaking down eight reasons why Thistle provides fairer alternative to the big banks for savings and affordable loans.

Read more. 👇

🔗 thistlecu.co.uk/8-reasons-wh...

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Thistle Credit Union services over 15,000 members across the West of Scotland. We provide a genuine alternative to traditional banks with our ethical savings accounts, affordable loans and not for profit approach.