Comhar Linn Credit Union
During the summer, Comhar Linn INTO Credit Union approached me asking if I’d like to work with them on a blog post. Joining Comhar Linn is one of those things that I’ve been saying since I left college (quite a few years ago now!) that I must do and just never actually got around to it so this finally gave me the push I needed to do it!
In this blog post, I’m just going to give you some information on services that Comhar Linn offer that I wouldn’t have been aware of before I became a member.
My main reason for joining was primarily for saving. I feel having the money being taken straight from my salary means I don’t miss it and most importantly, can’t be tempted into spending it! I like as well that you receive an IBAN for your account, so if you do end up with a few extra pennies in your bank account and want to put it away you can just transfer it from your bank to your credit union account.
Firstly, it is now very easy to join! I had to do it the old-fashioned way and send off the paper forms, but you can now join online!
https://forms.comharlinnintocu.ie/serving-teacher-member-ship-application/
In this blog post, I’m just going to give you some information on services that Comhar Linn offer that I wouldn’t have been aware of before I became a member.
My main reason for joining was primarily for saving. I feel having the money being taken straight from my salary means I don’t miss it and most importantly, can’t be tempted into spending it! I like as well that you receive an IBAN for your account, so if you do end up with a few extra pennies in your bank account and want to put it away you can just transfer it from your bank to your credit union account.
Firstly, it is now very easy to join! I had to do it the old-fashioned way and send off the paper forms, but you can now join online!
https://forms.comharlinnintocu.ie/serving-teacher-member-ship-application/
You can now also get a Current Account with Comhar Linn.
Benefits include: ● Transparent fees only *€4 per month ● Contactless payments up to €50 ● Overdraft facility of up to €5000 available ● Instant access to your money - mobile app available ● Fees are cheaper than most leading banks ● Easy to sign up with the same friendly service If you’re a member and have online access you can easily apply for a current account online! https://www.comharlinnintocu.ie/current-account-info |
Some of the other services that caught my eye were that they have a loan specifically geared towards people undertaking a PME (Professional Masters of Education) and also, the idea of having a Budget Account, which was something I had never even heard of before.
PME (Professional Masters of Education) Loan
● For College of Education Students studying for a Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching).
● Repayable over a ten-year period.
● Loan issued in annual instalments.
● No Fees and no Penalty if you repay early.
https://www.comharlinnintocu.ie/PME-Loan
Budget Account
You spread the cost of bills evenly over the year and remove the burden of having a large expenditure in a particular month. You will no longer have to remember to pay your bills.
A Budget Account allows the member to pay all their annual household bills through one account, i.e Mortgage, Electricity, Telephone, House Insurance, Car Tax, Car Insurance, etc. When the total annual amount is agreed, a regular fortnightly deduction from salary is calculated. This amount is credited fortnightly to your Budget Account. No more final notices as we pay your bills in full and on time.
https://www.comharlinnintocu.ie/budget-account
Insurance for home, travel and health is provided through third party insurance providers, discounts available for Comhar Linn members.
(I’m not being paid for this collaboration, I just felt it was something that maybe some of my followers might find helpful and it might give you the push to go ahead and join if it’s something you’ve thought about and like me, just never got around to!)
MM
PME (Professional Masters of Education) Loan
● For College of Education Students studying for a Professional Master of Education (Primary Teaching).
● Repayable over a ten-year period.
● Loan issued in annual instalments.
● No Fees and no Penalty if you repay early.
https://www.comharlinnintocu.ie/PME-Loan
Budget Account
You spread the cost of bills evenly over the year and remove the burden of having a large expenditure in a particular month. You will no longer have to remember to pay your bills.
A Budget Account allows the member to pay all their annual household bills through one account, i.e Mortgage, Electricity, Telephone, House Insurance, Car Tax, Car Insurance, etc. When the total annual amount is agreed, a regular fortnightly deduction from salary is calculated. This amount is credited fortnightly to your Budget Account. No more final notices as we pay your bills in full and on time.
https://www.comharlinnintocu.ie/budget-account
Insurance for home, travel and health is provided through third party insurance providers, discounts available for Comhar Linn members.
(I’m not being paid for this collaboration, I just felt it was something that maybe some of my followers might find helpful and it might give you the push to go ahead and join if it’s something you’ve thought about and like me, just never got around to!)
MM