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  • CBS MoneyWatch - Private college loans: 7 things you need to know

    When applying for a private college loan the first thing you need to do is: turn to credit unions...  More More

    03/16/12
  • Consumer Reports: Bank accounts - More fees are coming. How to fight back-or flee.

    Consumer Reports magazine reports on escalating fees, what your options are and should you stay or switch?...  More More

    01/03/12
  • ABC News: Good Morning America - Money 101: Tips and Tricks for Avoiding New Banks Fees

    Credit unions are a tremendous resource. These days there's always a way to join.  More More

    10/03/11
  • MSN.com - Money (video): 5 reasons to join a credit union this week

    Credit unions offer many advantages when compared to a traditional bank. Stacy Johnson, CPA from Money Talks News knows joining a credit union is a good idea...   More More

    07/26/11
  • MSN.com - Money: Credit Unions Have the Best Cedit Card Deals

    Do you have the credit card blues? Don't despair. This is a good time to switch to a credit union credit card.  More More

    05/13/11
  • Bankrate.com: Five credit union perks for the little guy

    At credit unions every person counts. Here is a sampling of the perks being offered by credit unions (a story in 7 slides)...  More More

    04/20/11


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This is more like a bank should be. Always friendly and willing to help. No crazy fees...   More More

Everyone has been friendly and I have been a member for years. My credit union offers a lot of...   More More

Recently, my son moved out of state. Before he moved, however, it was not uncommon for me to transfer money...   More More

It's easy to get caught up in trying to find the very lowest interest rate for loans, credit cards, and...   More More

We are now both retired and are traveling. We could not do this if it were not for 121...   More More

I joined Chabot Credit Union while I was in college. I have enjoyed years of a first name, personal relationship....   More More

submitted by Lynn M., Dublin, CA

I have been with DVCU since 1989 and have had all my loans with them. They have always had low...   More More

submitted by Amy V., Phoenix, AZ

Before switching to a CU I was a member of BofA and Washington Mutual. Both these banks treated like dirt....   More More

I joined SRI Federal Credit Union in 1996, when I went to work for SRI International, the renowned employee-owned think-tank...   More More

I went to my credit union over three years ago, will never go back. No over drafting or fees, always...   More More

No ATM fees and if you use one that charges you get reimbursed. 2.97% Credit card with 0 balance transfer...   More More

I've been a lifetime member of California Coast Credit Union, and I almost always have good experiences with them. They...   More More

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Credit Unions are better than banks because...
  • On average, they have better rates and lower fees

     

    On average, they have better rates and lower fees.  
  • They earn higher customer satisfaction ratings

     

    They earn higher customer satisfaction ratings.  
  • As not-for-profits, they have lower costs and pass the savings along to members

     

    As not-for-profits, they have lower costs and pass the savings along to members.  
  • Every member is an owner. There's no question whose interests will be served.

     

    Every member is an owner. There's no question whose interests will be served.  
  • They give back to their communities with financial education and counseling services.

     

    They give back to their communities with financial education and counseling services.