Online Account Opening & External Transfers "Green Branding" Launch

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Created on Friday, 27 January 2012 17:26

Written by Heather Elliott

As part of Coastal's "Start Seeing More Green" initiative, we are beginning the launch of our various online Websites to the new green branding.

To kick it off, the Online Account Opening and External Transfers Websites will launch on Sunday, Jan 29th between 12-2am ET.

Online Account Opening
Online Account Opening is the Website users can visit to open an account online at Coastal or add additional deposit products to their existing account(s). You can
view the current site here.

What will it look like on Sunday? Please view the screenshot below. This is what Online Account Opening will look like.

Online Account Opening Screenshot

External Transfers
External Transfers is the Website members can visit through Online Banking to make a transfer to an account outside of Coastal. You can view what External Transfers currently looks like by logging into your account in Online Banking. Click on the "Transfers" tab and click on "External Transfers". It will pop open a new window and you'll be on the External Transfers site.

What will it look like on Sunday? Please view the screenshot below. This is what External Transfers will look like.

External Transfers Screenshot

Changing the look and feel of our "Web Presence" among other Coastal green initiatives is an exciting event for Coastal! We hope everyone enjoys the new sites including COASTAL24.com and Online Banking when they convert to green very soon!

Important Information Regarding Online Banking & the New COASTAL24.com Site

Is Online Banking launching its new Green look & feel the same day as Online Account Opening & External Transfers?
No! Online Banking is set to launch on Jan 31st between 2-4am ET. Screenshots will be posted soon. None of the functionality is changing. Online Banking will simply have color changes from our old blue & orange colors to the new green colors.

When is the new COASTAL24.com site launching?
COASTAL24.com is scheduled to launch the same time Online Banking launches, Jan 31st between 2-4am ET. Online Banking will launch FIRST and then COASTAL24.com. More information regarding the launch of the new site will be posted soon along with screenshots.

When is Mobile Banking launching?
We know you are excited about Mobile Banking. We are too! Mobile Banking is scheduled to launch at the end of first quarter 2012 with an earlier release to Coastal employees and then members who "Like" us on Facebook and/or "Follow" us on Twitter. Updates will be posted to Beacon.COASTAL24.com as well as Facebook and Twitter as we get closer to the launch.

Coastal's Big Changes

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Created on Wednesday, 04 January 2012 11:36

Written by Joe Mecca

Get Ready to Start Seeing More Green from Coastal

We mean this both literally and figuratively. How? First, we are adopting green as our new corporate color. That’s the literal part. Additionally, we will soon launch a brand-new VIP Program, which will reward some members with a special dividend payout. This means more green in your wallet. Furthermore, we will introduce new products and services this year, which will ultimately save you money or help you earn more.

Why are we changing our color to green?

Our flagship product, Go Green checking, has become our focal point and is the cornerstone of our success. Punctuated by innovative features like "7-7/7 banking" and "One Cent Overdrafts", Go Green Checking has become a powerhouse. Go Green is the face of our brand, and the time has come for Coastal to embrace green, not just as our primary product, but as our primary color.

 What should I expect? We will begin to roll out the new green color scheme, over the coming weeks and continuing over the next several months.

· First, you will see Wealth Management adopt the new colors.

· In the coming weeks, we will launch our new VIP Program.

· The most noticeable and significant change will be a major redesign of our website.

· In close proximity to the web redesign, Online Banking, Bill Pay, online account opening, and our other web functions will be modified to embrace the new color scheme.

· Later this quarter, we will launch Coastal Mobile Banking. You will be able to access your accounts either via SMS, mobile web or apps that will be available for the Android™, Blackberry® and iPhone®.

*iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. | Android is a trademark of Google Inc. | BlackBerry®, RIM®, Research In Motion®, SureType® and related trademarks, names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited and are registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.

Need Some Ideas to Improve Your Finances for 2012?

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Created on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:11

Written by Lauren Stranch

Are you looking for ideas to improve your finances during 2012? Read about seven financial steps that will dramatically help you stay on the path of financial success.

1. The first step is to commit to saving regularly. It is important to establish a habit of continually putting away a specific amount of money into an interest bearing account. Before paying bills and other financial obligations, set aside an affordable amount each month in accounts designated for long-term goals and unexpected emergencies. The key to success in this step is to not dip into these accounts unless the money is used for set goals or emergencies.

2. Secondly, take advantage of higher contribution limits for both individual retirements accounts (IRAs) and tax-deferred employer retirement plans such as 401(k)s. These higher limits are available to all employees with earned income regardless of age. In addition, there is a special catch-up provision for people age 50 and older. The maximum contribution for IRAs (Roth or Traditional) is $3,000 + $500 catch-up, totaling to $3,500. The maximum contribution to tax-deferred employer plans is $13,000 + $3,000 catch-up, totaling to $16,000.

3. The third step is to maintain a low debt-to-income ratio. Monthly consumer debt payments should be 15% or less of monthly take-home pay. For example, $300 of debt payments divided by $2,500 of net pay equals a consumer debt-to-income ratio of 12%. (300 divided by 2,500).

4. Make sure you accumulate an emergency fund of at least three month’s expenses. Keep this money liquid in cash equivalents such as a money market or a short-term CD. It may take months to a year to accumulate an adequate reserve, but do not fret this is normal. The main thing is to start now and save regularly to accomplish this goal.

5. Increase your personal financial literacy. The more financial knowledge you gain, the more successful you will be at managing your money. Expanding your financial knowledge lessens your risk of making costly financial errors.

Coastal's Holiday Schedule

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Created on Thursday, 22 December 2011 09:19

Written by Lauren Stranch

December 24, 2011: Branch and Tellers will be closing early at 2:00 PM

December 25-26, 2011: Branch and Tellers will be CLOSED

December 27, 2011: Regular Business Hours

December 31, 2011: Branch and Tellers will be closing early at 5:00 PM

January 1-2, 2012: Branch and Tellers will be CLOSED

January 3, 2012: Regular Business Hours