Don't fall for the advertisements from companies claiming they can repair your credit.
Bronco Federal Credit Union (Bronco) has introduced a community website dedicated to our local region.
You don't have to spend a fortune to save energy for the upcoming winter. Just a few dollars and a little time spent can yield big savings.
If you have children and/or grandchildren, chances are that they may ask you to co-sign a loan for them. A co-signed loan is required in instances where borrowers may be on the "border" in terms of creditworthiness.
Who owns your credit union? You do! As not-for-profit, democratically controlled, member-owned cooperatives, credit unions exist to serve their members.
Credit Unions usually rely on deposits to make loans, so the "credit crunch" is not affecting lending at your local credit union as much as the big banks.
(UPDATED) $700 Billion Bailout Plan to Include Credit Union Share Insurance Increase
First-time home buyers are in the best position to take advantage of the current housing market.
Credit Unions Online interview with Laura Wells from the Green Part, a Past Candidate for California State Controller, 2002 and 2006.
Credit Unions along the gulf coast, especially in the Houston/Galveston areas, are recovering from Hurricane Ike. Some credit union branches may be closed until power is restored in the affected areas.
The ads from car manufacturers and dealers are very tempting. Lease your next vehicle and significantly reduce your monthly car payment.
With higher gas prices compared to last year at this time, Credit Union Member News wants to help you maximize your transportation dollars.
Just one reason to belong to a credit union is for the better interest rates. Whether you are saving or borrowing money, credit unions offer better rates, on average, than for-profit financial institutions like banks.
Jobless claims rose to 455,000 last week. Economists were predicting 430,000. Companies, including General Motors, Starbucks, and Weyerhaeuser, announced job cuts in the past couple of weeks.
The eighth U.S. bank, this year, was taken over by regulators last on August 1, 2008, but Credit Unions are still strong. Credit Unions are not dependent on the capital markets for loan funding.
The housing bill has been sent to the White House for signing. After passing the House by a vote of 272-152 the U.S. Senate followed on Saturday, sending the bill to the president, and should be signed into law this week.
Our credit union listings now include financial details on credit unions. Once you find a credit union in our directory, click on the credit union's name to get complete financial information.
Credit Unions Online is about to become more user-friendly to an additional 58 million people. Visits to Credit Unions Online from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have increased over the past few years.
The United States federal minimum wage increase goes into effect today, but will you be better off? The new minimum is $6.55 per hour. If you are paid minimum wage your increase may turn out to not be an increase at all.
Which credit bureau will your credit union, auto dealer, mortgage broker, or credit card company check? Quite often all three will be reviewed and the lowest score can determine your interest rate.
Staycations are an increasingly popular trend away from traditional vacations due to the increased cost of traveling. So what is a staycation? A staycation is just like a vacation, but you remain at home or in your immediate area for local adventures.
Using cash or plastic to make purchases is not a new debate. Credit cards have practically become a necessity in our culture of purchasing what we want when we want it. Along with online purchases, credit cards make renting cars easier. But next time you reach in your wallet for the credit card, use your credit union's debit card instead.
The federal reserve today issued new Truth in Lending rules to protect borrowers. The rules are aimed at promoting responsible lending and will affect all banks and mortgage brokers. Lenders will now be required to verify that borrowers can afford their monthly payments and future higher payments on variable interest rate loans for mortgages and home equity loans. Excessive refinancing fees will also be prohibited.
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of phishing scams over the past couple of months related to the stimulus rebate checks. Since May 2008, over 700 incidents of phishing have been reported to the IRS. Nearly 1,600 scams have already been reported in 2008. The usual scams involve tax refunds, however economic stimulus rebates are the main target right now. Most of the incidents originate from emails pretending to be from the IRS asking for personal information before receiving a rebate check.
Credit Unions do not have offices on every corner across the country, like a nationwide bank, or do they? Belonging to a credit union, instead of a multi-national bank, does not mean you have fewer services with less convenience. Credit Unions are just more creative about how and where services are offered to members. So when you are traveling, you do not have to give up the convenience of your credit union's services, whether you need to make a deposit, withdrawal, or cash a check. Stop by one of the thousands of credit union "branches" nationwide!
The title of this article is not a misprint. It is still July, but the holidays are a few short months away. If you will not be financially prepared this year, you may have trouble squeezing extra money out of your budget if oil continues to go up (along with everything else). Relying on credit during the holidays is the last thing a financially responsible consumer wants to do. Charging the holidays is convenient, but you will spend (pun intended!) the beginning of 2009 with more bills than you already have now and next July will not look so good.
One big reason to belong to a credit union is for the better interest rates. Whether you are saving or borrowing money, credit unions offer better rates, on average, than for-profit financial institutions like banks. Recent data from NCUA (
see Full Article) shows the current averages for credit unions and banks. In almost every situation, the credit union is your best choice. It does not matter where you live. You are likely to find a credit union that is community based - meaning that as long as you live or work within the region designated by the credit union's community charter, you can walk in and become a member.
Online
financial calculators are now available to use on Credit Unions Online. Use them to see how much a car payment will be, if you can afford that new house, how long it will take to payoff a credit card, or plan for retirement.
Calculators available include:
* Calculators offer estimates only and provide no guarantee to granting of credit by any financial institution
We have noticed that many of you visit Credit Unions Online using your
iPhone. We are working on making Credit Unions Online more user-friendly with Apple's iPhone/iPhone 3G. Check back soon from your iPhone to browse Credit Unions Online no matter where you are. Finding a credit union location while on the road will be a few taps and swipes away!
