TRUMBULL, Conn. — Hopeful of setting an industry trend, a small Connecticut credit union, Personal Care America FCU, is introducing this week what it calls a "unique" combination of savings products linked to a 1% rate bonus.

"The credit union is committed to strengthening the financial welfare of our members and we are proud to be able to offer these exceptional new products, the only one of their kind in Connecticut," said John E. Keet, Jr., president/CEO, in detailing the offerings aimed at bolstering members facing "life altering events."

The three products each targeted at slightly different audiences "to help them put money aside for large personal expenses" are named "G.R.A.D.- Getting Ready for A Degree," "H.O.M.E.- Home Ownership Made Easier" and "P.A.C.E.- Planning Ahead for a Cash Emergency."