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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
27 March 2012 With the United States Postal Service facing approximately $3 billion in cuts, postal credit unions are devising plans in order to accommodate their members’ future needs. Postal employees are...
27 March 2012 Most credit union members know that a credit score is an important number when it comes to qualifying for and obtaining financing like mortgages, auto loans, and personal loans. However, not...
26 March 2012 Despite a recent claim that credit unions are abandoning Twitter, many still find the social media tool to be quite useful. An independent study reported that every one in five credit unions have...
22 March 2012 Credit unions have a long history of being committed to helping young people succeed and providing financial literacy education to the communities they serve. Therefore, playing an instrumental part in the development and support of Biz Kid$...
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...
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...
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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