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Summer is in full swing! As you enjoy summer camps, pool parties, and vacations, think about all the ways your credit union can help you make it the " best summer ever!" We know that the cost of most things has gone up, and every discount is important. For the past 13 years, Redstone has offered various member discounts for services that range from oil changes to hotel stays, spa services, and new eyelashes. All you need to do to take advantage of these great discounts is ask for them and use your Redstone debit or credit card. In addition, each month there is a special discount that is above and beyond what is offered anywhere else. When you use your Redstone Visa® Signature card, you can now earn more reward points on the purchases you make the most – for gas, restaurants, and groceries. For example, when you are getting gas for that road trip, your purchases at stations like MAPCO, Murphy USA, or Costco will earn you 5% p. 4 | Mid-Year Financial Planning p. 8 | Traveling on a Budget p. 12 | 2023 Scholarship Recipients Send your comment s, suggestions, or questions to: ASPIRE@REDFCU.ORG facebook.com/RedstoneFCU twitter.com/RedstoneFCU Editor: Patricia Dedrick Lloyd TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 | r e d f c u.o r g Must be eligible for membership and open a share savings account to obtain any product or service. A minimum balance of $5.00 is required to open share savings account and must be maintained in share savings account at all times. Fees and other restrictions may apply. RFCU © and its affiliates are committed to fair, equitable, and nondiscriminatory practices. 12 4 cash back. Eating out around town or at restaurants on the road will earn you 5% cash back. Picking up groceries at Costco, Sam's Club, Publix, or any other supermarket will earn you 3%. Get unlimited 1.5% back on all other purchases. Whether they are everyday purchases or part of a nice getaway, your Visa Signature card can help you collect cash for a new purchase or adventure. Sarah Becker, Redstone's Senior Assistant Vice President for Consumer Lending, says she saves up her cash back and uses it for vacations or special purchases. "e card has great cash back. You can withdraw that cash, get gift cards, or donate it to charity. While on vacation, I use the card to earn even more points." Sarah's got the right idea. Enjoy the benefits Redstone offers and have a wonderful summer!