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Credit Union Commercial Loans Favored Over Banks - 16 May 2012
16 May 2012
During a challenging economy the traditional school of thought is that most businesses will reduce their appetite for loans, tighten their belt and wait out the economic storm...



Summertime Vacation Courtesy of Your Credit Union - 15 May 2012
15 May 2012
In today's economy with credit union members paying high prices for necessities like food, clothing, housing, and fuel coupled with the fear of downsizing and job loss...



Today's American Foreclosure: Living Next Door to the Neighborhood Eyesore - 14 May 2012
14 May 2012
Who is to blame when foreclosed homes decay home values and pose health hazards? Bank pipelines are clogged with foreclosed homes, leaving many unable to keep up...



Sinking in Debt? Skip Debt Consolidation Companies and Head to a Credit Union - 11 May 2012
11 May 2012
You've gotten to the breaking point where you can't imagine trying to dodge one more call from a collection agency and need relief immediately. Unfortunately this sinking...



Credit Union Members: Slash Auto Expenses and Save Money - 10 May 2012
10 May 2012
In today's economy every credit union member is looking for ways to cut back on spending, save money, and make each dollar go a little bit further. One source for money-saving...



Credit Unions Offering Members Great Deals on Auto Loans - 09 May 2012
09 May 2012
Although a recent Federal Reserve survey said that credit standards are beginning to loosen, consumers should shop around to secure the best rate and terms on an auto loan...



Credit Unions Are Getting 'Smart' and Going Mobile - 08 May 2012
08 May 2012
In today's busy, tech-driven society, everyone is on the go…working, raising a family, socializing, going to school, traveling, sporting events, music lessons, you name it...



Would You Mind Paying $1,000 in Bank Fees? - 07 May 2012
07 May 2012
Bank fee stories are beginning to sound like fish tales with most of the whoppers stemming from the large multi-nationals. The Huffington Post recently reported a story...



Parents: Check Your Credit Union Before Your Child Applies to College - 04 May 2012
04 May 2012
Credit unions often have valuable scholarship opportunities for your child! With college costs on the rise, parents are looking for numerous avenues to fund their child's...



Big Banks Prey On the Struggling and Underbanked Consumer - 02 May 2012
02 May 2012
Every day millions of Americans grapple with ways to accomplish more with less money. From cutting out coupons to reducing some of life's luxuries, the average consumer...



Member Business Loans from Your Local Credit Union - 01 May 2012
01 May 2012
Congress may be stalling in their efforts to increase the member business lending cap, but that doesn't mean your local credit union doesn’t offer business loans and...



Size Shouldn't Matter When it Comes to Choosing a Credit Union - 30 April 2012
30 April 2012
When it comes to selecting the right credit union, size should not be the consumer’s main concern, says Hal Coxon, VP/Marketing and Sales from Consumers Credit Union...



Despite A Rough Economy, Credit Union Average Savings Are Up - 27 April 2012
27 April 2012
Although the average American may still be struggling, credit union members are socking away the cash. According to April's CUNA Mutual Group’s Credit Union Trends Report...



Start an IRA Now to Get More Back on 2012's Taxes - 26 April 2012
26 April 2012
Around this time of year, many credit union members may be kicking themselves for not planning quite as well as they would have liked in order to lessen the tax load for 2011. However, it’s not too early to start thinking...



Save the Entrepreneur through Credit Union Lending - 25 April 2012
25 April 2012
Although Senator Al Franken (D-Minn) and former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty didn't pound their fists on the podium demanding that the credit union business loan cap...



Credit Unions Celebrate National Credit Union Youth Week 2012 - 24 April 2012
24 April 2012
Today's young people need financial guidance from a trusted source in order to positively shape their financial futures. They need to learn the importance of saving, using...



Banker's Concerns Increase With Credit Union Mergers - 23 April 2012
23 April 2012
Are credit union mergers keeping bankers up at night? Some reports point to banks becoming increasingly jittery about credit union mergers, concerned that some credit...



Credit Union CEO Salary Comes Into Question - 20 April 2012
20 April 2012
The age-old question, "Are you being compensated for the work you perform?" rages not only in the boardroom at many banks and publicly held companies, but even within the credit union industry...



Credit Unions Poised to Teach Young People the ABCs of Finances - 19 April 2012
19 April 2012
Credit unions are on a mission, to get to know today's youth and bring them some much-needed financial education. Generation Y, or the Millenials, roughly age 17-32...they are not only the largest...



Credit Union Deposits Soar As More Consumers Abandon "Too Big to Fail" Banks - 18 April 2012
18 April 2012
The news lately seems to be "all about credit unions" but what exactly makes a credit union so special and what should members look for before they join? Weiss Ratings, an independent US financial...



Credit Union Business Loan Cap Vote Could Come as Early as This Week - 16 April 2012
16 April 2012
Credit unions across the country are urging Americans to take a stand and tell their senator that they don't want to wait for economic recovery--now is the time to act. Since 1998 credit unions...



Credit Unions Appreciate Their Members and It Shows - 13 April 2012
13 April 2012
As a credit union member, you know and understand well the meaning of appreciation. Unlike many other consumers these days, you truly appreciate your financial institution. You appreciate better rates...



Credit Card Misuse Can Keep You Out of a Mortgage - 13 April 2012
13 April 2012
Don't kill your credit by making some of the most common credit card mistakes numerous consumers make. On one hand, if you are trying to establish credit, you may want to open a...



Credit Union Savings Help Kids Reduce Excessive Spending - 11 April 2012
11 April 2012
If money really could burn a hole in your child's pocket, imagine how many burned pairs of trousers American parents would be confronting on a daily basis. For many kids, receiving...



Have Bad Credit and Need a Car? Credit Unions to the Rescue! - 10 April 2012
10 April 2012
Are you in need of a new vehicle? Do you have less-than-perfect credit? If you answered 'yes' to both of these questions, then you are facing a bit of a financial obstacle. Shopping...



Credit Unions Pull Members Off A Sinking Ship with HARP 2.0 Relief - 09 April 2012
09 April 2012
Credit unions are determined to not allow their underwater members to sink like the Titanic by delivering HARP 2.0 relief. Introduced late last year, Home Affordable Refinance Program...



Convenience and Rates Rule Auto Loan Market - Credit Unions Deliver Both - 06 April 2012
06 April 2012
Before you go for dealer or bank financing on that next vehicle check out your credit union. Credit unions are notorious for leading the industry in auto loan financing because of lower than....



Credit Unions for Kids Making Miracles Happen - 05 April 2012
05 April 2012
Credit unions exist to help people. They offer members exceptional service, helpful advice, better rates, and lower fees. But above this, credit unions have a vested interest in the communities...



Credit Unions Help Members Save At the Pump - 05 April 2012
05 April 2012
Across the country gas prices are expected to hit the $4 a gallon mark this month and with no end in sight, consumers are starting to feel squeezed every time they fill up at the pump...



Repairing Your Credit Report, One Step at a Time - 03 April 2012
03 April 2012
Nearly every credit union member has experienced periods of financial ebb and flow. Some months we're in great shape, paying bills on time, and perhaps even ahead of the game, saving money...



Mortgage Wary Consumers Avoid Big Banks; Seek Credit Unions - 02 April 2012
02 April 2012
Although Webster may not recognize the definition of "insanity" to be "doing something over and over again and expecting different results," it certainly resonates with many existing and prospective borrowers....



The 2012 Diamond Award Winners Shine On - 29 March 2012
29 March 2012
For the nineteenth year in a row, the CUNA Marketing and Business Development Council (CMBDC) honored credit union marketing's cream of the crop during its annual conference. The CMBDC is...



Credit Unions: Much More than a Payday Loan Alternative - 28 March 2012
28 March 2012
A struggling economy has sent numerous consumers into the dark world of payday lending. The quick fix of 'pay now, worry about the consequences later' has put many fraught...



Postal Credit Unions Gear Up for USPS Evolution - 27 March 2012
27 March 2012
With the United States Postal Service facing approximately $3 billion in cuts, postal credit unions are devising plans in order to accommodate their members’ future needs. Postal employees are...



Credit Score 101 for Credit Union Members - 27 March 2012
27 March 2012
Most credit union members know that a credit score is an important number when it comes to qualifying for and obtaining financing like mortgages, auto loans, and personal loans. However, not...



Credit Unions Still Relevant On Twitter - 26 March 2012
26 March 2012
Despite a recent claim that credit unions are abandoning Twitter, many still find the social media tool to be quite useful. An independent study reported that every one in five credit unions have...



America’s Credit Unions Show Continued Support for Biz Kid$ - 22 March 2012
22 March 2012
Credit unions have a long history of being committed to helping young people succeed and providing financial literacy education to the communities they serve. Therefore, playing an instrumental part in the development and support of Biz Kid$...



College Costs On The Rise--A Credit Union Private Student Loan Can Help - 21 March 2012
21 March 2012
With college costs inflating and many parents having to tighten their belts, students need alternative student funding now more than ever before. Earlier this month The New York Times reported that overall private college...



Start Your Financial Spring Cleaning with a Free Credit Report - 20 March 2012
20 March 2012
Spring is a season of new beginnings, a time for starting fresh. While many credit union members are taking this time to focus on refreshing their homes and gardens, it is also a great idea to give your finance...



Credit Union Membership and Accounts At An All Time High - 20 March 2012
20 March 2012
Credit unions were often misunderstood, leaving consumers wondering if they had to be part of a union or could only join if they worked for a certain company. Of course the other...



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