Investing for Emergencies

Having a "rainy day" fund gives you peace of mind while helping LCMS ministries. The Family Emergency StewardAccount® helps set aside money for unplanned expenses while earning a competitive market rate.

Investing for Emergencies

You never know when there may be a need for funds not allocated in your monthly budget. The Family Emergency StewardAccount is an investment that builds over time with your systematic deposits through electronic funds transfer (EFT) and interest earned. But you can access the funds easily in the case of an urgent need.

Features:

  • Minimum $25 investment to open account.
  • Minimum $25 monthly electronic investment required until account reaches and maintains a balance of $10,000 or more.
  • Interest compounded and paid monthly at month end.
  • Interest rates adjusted monthly.
  • No maintenance or membership fees.
  • Initial quantity of checks provided FREE; replacement orders competitively priced.
  • Per-check minimum of $250.
  • Limit of 12 checks per calendar year.

For complete disclosure information about LCEF, see the Offering Circular or request a copy by calling 1-800-843-5233.

Note: The StewardAccount is not available to investors living in South Carolina. StewardAccount access services are offered through UMB Bank, n.a.

Fees may be charged for customer-initiated special service requests.

A Trusted Guiding Resource

Just as our faith provides us with a compass to guide us through everyday life, LCEF offers guidance in matters related to building your ministry, from its physical structure to fostering leadership and volunteerism to stewardship education. Everything LCEF does is based on Lutheran principles with the goal of serving our Lord. We are your partner on this journey of sharing the Gospel.

Paying for Health Expenses

If you have a high-deductible healthcare plan, invest to cover the costs of qualified expenses. A health savings account (HSA) can roll over each year.

LCEF is a nonprofit religious organization; therefore, LCEF investments are not FDIC-insured bank deposit accounts. This is not an offer to sell investments, nor a solicitation to buy. LCEF will offer and sell its securities only in states where authorized. The offer is made solely by LCEF's Offering Circular. Investors should carefully read the Offering Circular, which more fully describes associated risks.
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