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The Wall Street Journal | Business - Banks Join the Do-It-Yourself Craze

Coastal Federal Credit Union in North Carolina is going high-tech without sacrificing face-to-face contact... More More

05/16/12
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Washington Post | Business - Financial lessons from Big Mama

Taking her grandma's advice on her first day at work, Michelle arranged for some of her pay to be automatically send to a savings acct... More More

05/10/12
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Huffington Post - Credit Unions: The Pros and Cons of Moving Your Money to a Nonprofit Financial Institution

Here is a smart graph comparing the differences between banks and credit unions to help you decide where to put your money... More More

05/09/12
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Los Angeles Times - Islanders move love and money to their own credit union

Fed up with corporate indifference, a green haven in Puget Sound, Wash., finds a novel way to snub big banks. More More

05/05/12
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WALB News10 - Customers flock to credit unions

Great coverage about what credit unions are doing right, thus attracting new members. Spotlight on Members United Credit Union and DOCO Credit Union... More More

05/03/12
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The Simple Dollar - Visit Your Local Credit Union (120/365)

When Trent realized he needed help getting his finances in order, a friend suggested he ask a local credit union for guidance... More More

05/01/12
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Fox Business - Sx Things to do Before Buying a Home

The buyer's mantra: Get a home that's financially comfortable.Credit union professional, Susan Tiffany offers sound financial advice... More More

04/30/12
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The Gazette: Credit union came through when banks wouldn't

Small business owner Robert Sternowski, tells how his credit union saved his business and is helping it to thrive during the recession... More More

04/30/12
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Money Under 30 - What I Learned From Buying My First Home

Amber and her hubby are thankful that a friend suggested they seek financing from a credit union when buying their 1st home... More More

04/19/12
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Forbes - Is a Credit Union Your Savior From Student Debt?

With outstanding student loan debt now surpassing $1 trillion, credit unions are surely worth a look-see... More More

04/17/12
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Entrepreneur - When Seeking Funding, Credit Unions Can Be Worth Checking Out

While only offered at roughly a third of all credit unions, business loans are the fastest-growing segment of their loan portfolios, showing double-digit growth in recent years... More More

04/12/12
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Colorado Daily | Boulder on the Cheap: Credit unions vs banks

Vivian admits she is no expert in the relative merits of credit unions and banks. However, she is firmly on the credit union side of things... More More

04/12/12
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Kiplinger - 7 great credit unions anyone can join

Having a problem determining which credit union to join? Here are 7 credit unions worth looking at to see if they offer services you need... More More

04/11/12
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Spotlight | The Commomwealth Club of Callifornia - Move Your Money!

Hear Kristen Christian (founder of BTD) and Diana Dykstra (CEO of the Calif. CUL) discuss the benefits of shifting your banking business to a not-for-profit credit union. More More

04/11/12
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The Wall Street Journal | Market Watch - Advantages of banking at credit unions

Bill Myers, director of the Office of Small Business Credit Union Initiatives at NCUA talks frankly about credit unions... More More

04/10/12
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NPR - Can a Small Town Survive Without Its Bank?

It's no problem for a Vermont town to loose its bank, especially when there is a credit union willing to open a branch there... More More

03/29/12
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CBS MoneyWatch - A new way to shrink private student debt

Former students suffering with large private student loan debt are finding out credit unions have a way to ease the burden... More More

03/23/12
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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
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US News - Want Free Checking? Ditch the Big Banks

Is there such a thing as free checking anymore? Yes, at a credit union... More More

03/16/12
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MainStreet: Everything You Need to Know About Student Checking

College bound students will find campus credit unions will fill their needs. Alumni should remember, once a member, always a member!... More More

03/13/12
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HuffingtonPost | Business - Churches Moving Money Out of Big Banks In Protest of Foreclosure Actions

Churches are reacting to the hardships members of their congregations are facing... More More

03/13/12
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Washington Post.com - Credit unions close out 2011 on a high note

Earnings and membership soared at Washington area credit unions in 2011, fueled by a surge in consumer interest amid anti-bank sentiment... More More

03/12/12
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Los Angeles Times - Credit unions, banks grabbing a share of payday loan dollars

As credit unions saw members scrambling to make ends meet and turning to storefront payday lenders, they added short-term loans for their members... More More

03/12/12
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Blockshopper Houston - Credit unions offer financial freedom

According to First Service Credit Union President/CEO David Bleazard, studies have suggested that a credit union member can save more than $17,000 over a lifetime... More More

03/06/12
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KPBS News Radio - Credit Unions Cash In On Bank's Troubles

"…we're doing our best to demonstrate that once they come to a credit union they won't have that feeling of frustration..." said Henry Kertman, California CUL... More More

03/05/12
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Los Angeles Times - Banks' fees pay off - for credit unions

More than 1.3 million Americans opened new credit union accounts in 2011, up from less than 600,000 in 2010, the NCUA reported. Results: 91.8 million members.... More More

03/02/12
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CNNMoney - Credit unions hit a record number of new members

The year-end figures show that credit unions hit a record number of members in 2011, as consumers who were fed up with big bank fees moved accounts... More More

03/01/12
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Washington Post.com - Is Occupy Wall Street hurting banks?

Bank Transfer Day and the Occupy Wall Street protests in the fall of 2011, proved that "Money Talks"... More More

02/29/12
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Christian Science Monitor: Opinion - Why credit unions and small businesses are beating out big banks

Credit unions and small business cooperatives are examples of community-based capitalism that are shareable, local and sustainable... More More

02/28/12
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Bankrate.com: Banking blog - Credit unions safer than banks?

When asked what type of institution was the most financially safe and sound, voters responded: Credit unions-40%; Banks-34%; Both-19%. 7% either didn't know or answered "neither..." More More

02/27/12
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Yahoo.com - More customers leaving big banks in 2011

The customer defection rate for banks averaged between 10% & 11.3% in 2011, according to a J.D. Power and Associates' survey of >5,000 customers who switched. More More

02/27/12
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Chicago Tribune - Business: Banking choice abound for those willing to do their homework

We all have different needs when it comes to banking services. Elliot Raphaelson says a local credit union provided the best interest rate on a car loan......   More More

02/23/12
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The Street: 7 Signs You Should Switch Your Bank

Here are 7 signs (besides fees) that it's time to switch to a credit union... More More

02/22/12
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MSN.com - Money: The 102 best money websites

The "Find a Credit Union" site, which now points to aSmarterChoice.org, made personal finance writer Liz Weston's list under the Savings and Investing category on p.3... More More

02/14/12
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HuffingtonPost | Business - Bank Accounts Are Hard To Close, And Even Harder To Keep Closed

Some people have closed bank accounts only to find them reopened by the bank when a direct deposit was made to the old account. Catch these surprises...   More More

02/13/12
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My Bank Tracker - Credit Unions Aren't Always the Perfect Deal

Banking at a credit union is generally less costly than at a big bank. However, some credit unions might have fees that many banks don't charge... More More

02/13/12
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Yahoo.com | News: "1.6 Million Consumers Received Financial Counseling or Advice Through a Credit Union," Says New Report

The National Credit Union Foundation recently released a report highlighting the numerous ways credit unions help their members... More More

02/10/12
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Los Angeles Times | Business: Survey: 610,000 switched banks to protest debit card fees

Eleven percent of the 5.6 million U.S. people who switched banks during the last 3 months of 2011 switched to credit unions, says Javelin Strategy & Research. More More

02/08/12
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Fredrick News Post - Banks and credit unions making the choice

More than 1.7 million Marylanders are credit union members!... More More

02/07/12
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The New York Times: Your Money - Credit Builder Loans Can Help Burnish Your Credit Score

Credit unions are offering credit builder loans as a way to help members establish credit or improve their credit scores... More More

02/06/12
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Forbes - Money Wise Women: What Will It Take To Save the Unbanked?

Credit unions are often overlooked by the people who need their services the most. More More

01/31/12
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CantonRep.com - Credit union membership has increased significantly

Ohio credit unions have much to cheer about. CSE, the largest credit union in Stark County, saw a net increase of 3,700 members in 2011... More More

01/30/12
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MainStreet - 3 Months Later, Customers Say Bank Transfer Day Was Worth It

A research firm finds that 5.6 million U.S. adults switched banks in the past 90 days. It was BTD that encouraged 610,000 of these to credit...   More More

01/27/12
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Javelin Strategy and Research - Blog: 'Bank Transfer Day', What Really Just Happened

Javelin Strategy and Research has released its findings from a survey they conducted in Dec. 2011, on the impact of BTD on the financial services industry... More More

01/27/12
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US News - My Money: How Credit Unions Support Community Development

The credit union difference isn't limited to monetary savings. Credit unions give back to their local communities in creative and generous ways.. More More

01/26/12
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HuffingtonPost | Business - Banks Move Ahead to Increase Overdraft Protection Fees

The cost of not having enough money in a bank just got steeper. The good news is you can switch to a credit union and earn more...   More More

01/19/12
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CNNMoney - Yes, you can dump your bank

This report reveals what makes a credit union a smarter choice for getting a loan... More More

01/13/12
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ABC 7 - Consumer News (video): Fighting against bank fees

This news report based on the Consumer Reports story posted below on 1/03/12, includes an interview with someone who switched to a credit union... More More

01/12/12
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NerdWallet - Top 10 Community-Focused Credit Unions of 2011

"NerdWallet loves credit unions." That's a great first sentence for a story! Read about the outstanding ways these credit unions serve... More More

01/11/12
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Yakima Herald - Local customers switching to credit unions for better service

In Washington state, credit unions reported a collective gain of 1,430 new members last fall. Carol Pimentel was one of them... More More

01/10/12
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Washington Post - Capital Business: Credit Unions adding more employees after surge

An increase in new members have some credit unions increasing the numbers of jobs available... More More

01/09/12
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One-on-One with Steve Adubato (video): A Conversation about Credit Unions

Paul Gentile, president & CEO of the New Jersey Credit Union League is a guest on this PBS television talk show... More More

01/05/12
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US News - Money: Should You Join a Credit Union?

Well, the answer to this question is obvious to us! Read on to learn the answers to 5 other common questions about credit unions... More More

01/04/12
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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
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NPR: Credit Unions Booming From Anti-Bank Outrage

Customer satisfaction for credit unions soared this year, and roughly a million Americans moved their money into credit unions... More More

12/28/11
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Interest.com: Credit unions thrive because they stick to banking

The David (credit unions) versus Goliath (big banks) smack-down: how credit unions create customer satisfaction... More More

12/28/11
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San Francisco Chronicle: 6 Benefits of Using a Credit Union

There are quite a few reasons to make the jump to credit unions. These six benefits top the list... More More

12/08/11
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Bankrate.com: What is the best way to bank for your buck?

Not anybody can join any credit union. But somewhere there is a credit union for just about everybody... More More

12/08/11
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CNNMoney: Credit unions lure fewer new members than first reported

The final October numbers show 214,000 new credit union members, while 400,000 new checking accounts were opened, showing existing members added services. More More

12/06/11
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Seattle Times - Business & Technology: Exodus of bank customers into credit unions likely to slow

Washington ranks high among the states in the percentage of deposits held by credit unions - at 20%. The national average is about 10%... More More

12/05/11
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Northern Colorado Bus Rpt: Credit unions seeing rise in accounts, deposits

In Oct., Colorado credit unions gained 14,500 new accounts for a total of $101 million in deposits. Before Oct., the average monthly gain was 770 new members. More More

12/05/11
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CNNMoney - Small biz loans: Credit unions to the rescue?

Spying an opening amid a credit crunch for many small companies, credit unions are expanding their offerings to entrepreneurs facing rebuffs from banks. More More

12/02/11
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My Bank Tracker: Early Account Closure Fees May Keep Angry Customers From Leaving

If in recent months you opened a new banking account, but now want to switch to a credit union, check first for an early account closure fee... More More

11/22/11
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The Street: Big Banks May Lose $185B in AWOL Customers

The 2011 Retail Banks Brand Vulnerability Study shows that big banks stand to lose a lot if they fail to improve their customer relations... More More

11/18/11
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Spotlight - The Bank Tracker: See How Underbanked Your Community is with Bank On

Bank On is a non-profit that attempts to help the unbanked and underbanked to enter the financial mainstream working with credit unions and local banks... More More

11/17/11
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Charlotte Observer: Be thankful for employers who support military service

As a civilian, Jamie Applequist is SVP at State Employees' Credit Union (NC). When duty calls he is Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve... More More

11/17/11
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Fox Business Video: Bank Transfer Season

CUNA Chief Economist Bill Hampel explains that the massive number of people switching to credit unions is not limited to one day... More More

11/16/11
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Rapid City Journal - New program helps those without bank accounts

"Bank on Rapid City" connects those who don't bank with free or low-cost checking and savings accounts at four participating credit unions... More More

11/16/11
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US News - My Money: 7 Ways Credit Unions Are Better Than Banks

Here are 7 money-wise ways credit unions are better for you than big banks... More More

11/15/11
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Recordnet.com: Students you can bank on

There is a new credit union in Manteca, California. The student-run Buffalo Premier Credit Union teaches its employees fiscal responsibility... More More

11/15/11
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HuffingtonPost | Business - Bank Transfer: Successful

Overall, Bank Transfer Day was part of a wave of public outrage and defiance that was a PR "kick in the chin" to the banks' reputations… More More

11/15/11
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CBS Early Show - New bank fees flying under the radar

Now that banks dropped the monthly debit card fee, watch out, they are now quietly raising existing fees and adding new ones... More More

11/15/11
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The Motley Fool: What We Learned From Bank Transfer Day

What have we learned? You can opt out of the big banking system and you can do it without living in a tent. Also, it's not over... More More

11/14/11
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Bankrate.com: Banking blog - Credit union gives $10M dividend

Credit unions have a lot of perks for members. When they are doing well, sometimes members are paid bonus dividends... More More

11/14/11
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Forbes - Money Wise Women: Why Entrepreneurs Should Embrace Bank Transfer Day

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are likely to develop stronger and more successful banking relationships with a credit union... More More

11/11/11
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Spotlight - Young & Free New Mexico: Bank Transfer Day - Santa Fe

Michelle Peterson, Young and Free Spokester for the Credit Unions of New Mexico produced this video that captures the essence of Bank Transfer Day... More More

11/10/11
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Fox Business Video: Bank Transfer Day a Bust?

Bank Transfer Day organizer Kristen Christian and CUNA President & CEO Bill Cheney discuss the movement toward credit unions, and the value they provide to their members More More

11/09/11
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CNNMoney: 'I dumped my bank!'

In their own words, these folks share stories about ending relationships with big banks. Stories 3 & 5 are about switching to credit unions... More More

11/09/11
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The Daily: More perfect credit union

The mass exodus on Bank Transfer Day boosts anti-corporate movement... More More

11/09/11
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Daily Finance: Bank Transfer Day: Small Protests, Big Changes

Did Bank Transfer Day work? It sure did with credit unions still reporting an upsurge of interest... More More

11/08/11
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Fox Business Personal Finance: Credit Unions Feel Boost From Bank Transfer Day

This story features credit unions in California, Texas, North Carolina and Michigan that have reported increases in new accounts... More More

11/08/11
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CNBC.com | Blog: Credit Unions are Thriving - Here's Why

Credit unions worldwide are thriving reports Brian Branch, president & CEO of the World Council of Credit Unions... More More

11/08/11
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CNN: Big Bank Customers Close Accounts

CNN's TJ Holmes finds out from CUNA President Bill Cheney why people are moving their money to credit unions... More More

11/07/11
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The Wall Street Journal - Credit Unions Poach Clients

WSJ reports thousands of people established financial relationships with credit unions on Saturday... More More

11/07/11
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ABC News (video): Americans Cash Out for Major Banks

In reaction to higher bank fees, thousands move cash to credit unions... More More

11/07/11
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WSJ Business: Bank Protest Hits Weekend Traffic

Jim Blaine, president of the North Carolina State Employees' Credit Union isn't a big fan of National Bank Transfer Day, he explains why.... More More

11/05/11
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Fox Business | The Willis Report: Bank Transfer Day: Are You Participating?

CUNA President Bill Cheney talks about the 650,000 new credit union memberships in October (a years' growth) and what credit unions provide them... More More

11/05/11
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TODAY Money - Breaking Down Bank Fees

TODAY's Financial Editor Jean Chatzky explains that banks will likely start charging more on existing fees so watch those bank statements... More More

11/04/11
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CNNMoney: Bank dumping days begins

650,000 disgruntled consumers have already left their current bank for a credit union, which are known for having fewer and/or lower fees. More More

11/04/11
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MotherJones: Goodbye, Wells Fargo; Hello, Credit Union

Why a plush pony is no substitute for great service, reasonable fees, and a bank that doesn't aim to milk you at every turn... More More

11/04/11
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Bloomberg Businessweek: Bank Fees are a Gift for Credit Unions

CUNA claims that a survey of 5,000 credit unions shows 650,000 new customers have been signed up, and $4.5 billion added through new accounts... More More

11/03/11
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ABC 2-Baltimore: High bank fees send consumers to local credit unions

This news reporter calls the move to credit unions as the "shop local movement for your own money." More More

11/02/11
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NewsObserver.com: Debit fees spark 'anti-big-bank' sentiments, BOA scraps $5 fee

The about-face by some of the nation's largest banks came too late to stem the exodus of some of their customers... More More

11/02/11
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HuffingtonPost | Business - Bank Transfer Day: The Start of Something Great

Financial Freedom sounds good, doesn't it? CUNA President Bill Cheney sends a message to the nation's consumers... More More

11/02/11
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CBS MoneyWatch: BofA Drops Debit Fee

Bank of America backs down under consumer pressure from its planned $5 debit card fee... More More

11/02/11
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Daily Finance: 5 Credit Union Myths Debunked

There are people out there who haven't considered banking at credit unions before now because... More More

11/01/11
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ABC 7-Extra: National Bank Transfer Day

An in-depth interview with Bob Peterson, CEO of One Source FCU in El Paso, TX and University of Texas economics professor, Dr. Tom Fullerton... More More

11/01/11
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Fox Business Video: Consumer Outrage Leads to Major Bank Exodus

The rise of fees at major banks make for credit union boom... More More

11/01/11
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The State: Fed Up With Your Bank?

South Carolina credit unions like Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union are reporting an increase in new accounts... More More

11/01/11
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Consumer Commentary: Podcast 132: Bank Transfer Day

In this radio interview, Kristen Christian the organizer of Bank Transfer Day (Nov. 5), discusses bank profits, and credit unions... More More

10/31/11
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Star Tribune | Business: Credit unions bask in backlash

Minnesota credit unions are working hard to be noticed by consumers fed up with high bank fees. Don't miss the 57 comments!... More More

10/31/11
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Los Angeles Times | Business: saying goodbye to your bank

Switching in haste could cost you if you skip the fine print or don't understand your own financial habits... More More

10/30/11
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Chicago Tribune-Chicago Homes: Check out credit unions, VA for home loans

Credit unions are popular for their reasonable car loans and now is a good time to consider a mortgage loan... More More

10/28/11
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WSJ.com Blog: Beating Those Debit Cards Fees

Memberships are up since the Bank of America announcement. Bethpage Federal Credit Union in New York reports 1,500 new members... More More

10/27/11
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HDNet - The Un-Banked, "Directions Bank"

Dan Rather reports on the rise in credit union memberships as people fed up with new and higher bank fees switch... More More

10/26/11
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WBNS-TV10: Second Chance Checking

Here is one way credit unions provide new members with troubled financial histories the opportunity to obtain a checking account... More More

10/26/11
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ABC World News - Bye-Bye, Banks: 9 Tips Before You Switch to a Credit Union

This feature has a video and a separate article. The article provides the 9 Tips that can help you decide which credit union is right for you... More More

10/25/11
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MSNBC.com - Personal Finance: Fee-weary customers breaking from big banks

It's a "NetFlix" moment: complain or change... More More

10/24/11
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Daily Finance: Why Credit Unions are a Better Financial Choice for Us Than Big Banks

Many credit unions serve broader customer bases than their names imply - ask them can you join... More More

10/24/11
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CBS Sunday Morning - Nancy Giles: I'm charged up over bank fees

Nancy Giles says to forget banks: The safest, most reliable and convenient method of saving these days is a stuffed mattress-Ha! WE know a better place... More More

10/24/11
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USA Today | College: Credit Unions are a good option for students considering switching banks

College students who don't feel a "connection" with their banks are becoming members of a financial family - credit unions... More More

10/23/11
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Chicago Tribune: Crowning a banking champ

Consider the strengths and weaknesses of megabanks and smaller institutions before knocking one out. Is bigger better, or is this a Rocky Balboa story?... More More

10/21/11
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USA Today | Money - Fees for the 10 largest banks and credit unions

Look at these two tables and see how banks compare to credit unions when it comes to fees... More More

10/21/11
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WTOL-11: Students learn about savings, budgeting at 'Life Lessons 101' event

In Bowling Green, Ohio and in other parts of the country, credit unions hold financial education events to give students a dose of reality... More More

10/20/11
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PBS Nightly Business Report: Credit Union Alternative

New credit union members tell their story as to why they moved their banking accounts to credit unions... More More

10/20/11
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CharlotteObserver.com | Banking: Fury at banks sends windfall to credit unions

Charlotte, North Carolina-area savers register their opinion of new bank fees by moving their money... More More

10/20/11
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Washington Post - Everything you need to know about credit unions

The Frugalista sits down with credit union expert Ondine Irving and asks everthing we need to know about credit unions... More More

10/19/11
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USA Today | Money - Your Money: Some Things to consider before switching your bank

Factors to consider before you file for divorce from your bank... More More

10/18/11
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CNBC video: Bank Fee Revolt - CU Boom?

A viral uprising is urging people to take their money out of big banks and put it in smaller ones as a way to protest rising fees... More More

10/17/11
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CBS MoneyWatch: 12 Steps to Kick Your Bank Fee Addiction

Are you addicted to your bank? Probably not, more likely you are afflicted which makes this column a good one to read... More More

10/14/11
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MyFox9.com - Save Me Steve: Credit Unions

News Reporter Steve Noviello,a credit union member, clears up misconceptions about credit unions... More More

10/13/11
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Kiplinger: Teaching Savings to Kids in Schools

There are credit unions across the country that have active student branches in their school systems. Credit unions support financial education... More More

10/12/11
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C-Span: Credit Unions

CUNA Chief Economist Bill Hampel talked about credit unions and answered viewers questions. Many consumers see CUs as an alternative to commercial banks... More More

10/12/11
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Baltimore Sun: Credit unions work to attract big-bank customers

As banks plan to add fees, credit unions step up marketing... More More

10/11/11
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CNNMoney: I ditched my bank!

Stories continue to be reported about people closing out their accounts at big banks and moving their business to smaller banks and credit unions... More More

10/11/11
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Time: Wall Street Protests Get Specific: Could 'Bank Transfer Day' Pit Americans Against Their Big Banks?

The Bank Transfer Day event has its own Facebook page. Bank Transfer Day urges people to leave Big Banks by Saturday, November 5. More More

10/10/11
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Time: Credit Union Paying Customers to Use It's Debit Card

Credit union members of Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union in San Antonio, Texas get money back when they use their debit cards... More More

10/07/11
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Forbes - Personal Finance: Mad at bank fees? Credit unions get another look

Yes, it appears to be true, when banks roll out controversial fees, customers start fuming about taking their business elsewhere and the attention falls on credit unions... More More

10/07/11
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MSN.com - Money: Converts sing praises of credit unions

The reporter of this story asks: Are you feeling a little credit union curious? Read on for stories of people who've suffered the last straws and switched... More More

10/05/11
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ABC News: How Banks and Credit Unions Differ

This news report from Eugene, Oregon points out some of the differences between banks and credit unions. Features Eugene Community Credit Union... More More

10/04/11
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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
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Fox Business Video: Debit Fees a PR Nightmare for BofA?

Ely and Company CEO Bert Ely and Credit Union National Association CEO Bill Cheney discuss the new debit card fees announced by Bank of America. More More

10/03/11
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News13 - New bank fee might drive customers to credit unions

A news report from Tucson, Arizona features an interview with Pima Federal Credit Union and the increase of online inquiries about membership. More More

10/02/11
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Los Angeles Times | Business - BofA to charge customers $5 for debit card use

Guadalupe Garcia works at the University of Southern California's medical school. She decided to head for the on-campus credit union Thursday to switch from Bank of America...   More More

09/30/11
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Examiner.com - Austin, TX | Find the right bank for you

Breaking up is hard, but it's the right thing to do when your bank no longer fits your lifestyle. The switch is worth the effort... More More

09/30/11
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USA Today | Money - Your Money: Act to avoid bank services fees

Banks are awash in cash, despite the fact that they're paying pennies in interest. And increasingly, customers are being charged for services that used to be free...   More More

09/27/11
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The Economist: The Big Save - Financial Services for the Poor

In America, there are millions of citizens living outside of the financial mainstream. Many former unbanked people are now credit unions members... More More

09/23/11
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TWSJ Personal Finance - Credit Unions: A Cheaper Banking Option

It's a lot easier these days to join one of the more than 7,000 credit unions out there... More More

09/19/11
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The Street: Are Credit Unions FDIC Insured?

The answer is no. However, as a credit union member-owner, your "shares" are insured in a similar way to the way bank deposits are insured by FDIC… More More

09/14/11
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MMN.com - Money: Don't let the bank rob you

Free checking is getting harder to come by, but there are ways to keep more of your money, such as joining a credit union... More More

09/13/11
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CNNMoney: Credit unions keep perks, banks won't

Credit union leader Bill Cheney reminds us of the differences between credit unions and banks and why credit unions continue to offer consumers the best deal in...   More More

08/31/11
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The Street - Rate Watch: Consumers Squeezed Less at Credit Unions

That headline says it all! The Great Recession hasn't made things easy for bank customers. Across the street at the credit union, it's a bit more comfortable... More More

08/23/11
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Daily Finance: How Online Payday Loans Can Get You in Trouble

If you're strapped for cash, there are other options to consider before a payday loan...try a credit union... More More

08/10/11
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Kiplinger: How to Get a Better Deal at Your Bank

Pesky bank fees aren't just creeping up - they are attacking from all sides...49 different fees on average. Isn't that just special?... More More

08/09/11
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The Baltimore Sun: Credit unions developed battle plans to protect federal workers during debt ceiling fight

While Congress worked on finalizing a deal to raise the debt ceiling, credit unions serving federal employees were working on a game plan to help their members... More More

08/04/11
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USA Today.com | Finance: Free student checking may come at a price

Sandra Block highlights the value of shopping around for the best checking account for college freshmen. More More

08/02/11
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Arkon Beacon Journal: Credit unions seeing growth; institutions no longer mom and pop shops

Membership growth at Ohio's credit unions, has been outpacing national averages for nine quarters. What's the draw? (photo credit: Karen Schiely)... More More

07/29/11
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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
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Moolanomy: Why Credit Unions May Have the Best Credit Card for You

Credit card programs vary in their terms and conditions. Don't overlook the possibility that a credit union may hold the perfect solution for you. More More

07/22/11
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Time: Can Banks Lower Crime Rates (and Increase Home Values)?

Following the opening of credit unions in low-income communities in Virginia and North Carolina, a University of Virginia study shows that robberies dropped... More More

07/19/11
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Fox Business Video: Freeing Up Capital for Small Businesses

In this interview, credit union assoc. CEO Bill Cheney informs U.S. consumers that credit union business lending is up while banks' business lending is down... More More

07/14/11
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USA Today | Banking: Credit unions growing commercial lending business

Credit unions are expanding to fill the void in small business lending left by banks since the financial crisis... More More

07/11/11
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The New York Times - Real Estate: Credit Unions Join the Fray

While their mortgage rates aren't notably below the competition, some credit unions are aggressively pushing loans they say have lower fees or more flexible terms... More More

07/08/11
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Yahoo! Finance: Will Credit Unions Replace Banks?

Here is a serious look at the state of the U.S. financial industry explaining how the actions of Congress, banks and credit unions will ultimately affect consumers... More More

06/28/11
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Yahoo! Finance: Try credit unions for best checking rates

Bankrate.com shares 5 common ways that people can qualify for credit union checking accounts that earn relatively high annual percentage yields... More More

06/23/11
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Managing Your Money - Credit Unions Offer Solid Bank Alternative

In a credit union deposits are called shares. Why? Because credit unions are owned by their members and govern by volunteer directors elected by the members... More More

06/21/11
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E-Wisdom.com - Q&A Credit unions vs banks

I am considering switching from my bank to a local credit union. What are the benefits and downfalls of making this type of switch?... More More

06/20/11
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Managing Your Money - Credit Unions: A Recession Winner?

During this recession,"the credit union segment of the banking industry is very dynamic," says Dan Geller, Ph.D. and executive vice president at Market Rates Insight... More More

06/17/11
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Credit.com: Join a Credit Union Recently? Join the Club

More than 725,000 people became new credit union members between March 2010 and March 2011,says the banking research firm, Market Rates Insight... More More

06/15/11
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Intuit.com - Blog: Forget Banks, Credit Unions Want Your Business

Small business owners are finding credit unions are willing to serve their financial needs... More More

06/14/11
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Bankrate.com: Banking blog - 5 reasons credit unions rock

Blogger Jim Wang became a credit union member when he was 15 years old. He shares his POV on the value of credit unions, and how great...   More More

06/10/11
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GoBankingRates.com: Why Banks Are Ditching Low-Income Neighborhoods

Over 150 banks closed in 2010, with the majority of them closing in poor and middle-class neighborhoods. Join a credit union, avoid payday lenders and check cashers... More More

06/08/11
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Forbes - Personal Finance: Is it Time to Fire Your Bank?

Financial Finesse CEO Liz Davidson answers the question, "Where to find a savings account with decent interest rates and fewer fees?" She recommends credit unions... More More

06/07/11
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Home & Family Finance Radio: This week's topics - car repairs, overuse of credit and gift giving for weddings, births and graduations

Listeners will hear experts discuss: saving money on do-it-yourself car repairs; avoiding the overuse of credit; using unique wedding registry sites; and ideal gifts that keep giving...   More More

05/25/11
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Yahoo! Finance: 8 secrets about your debit card

Warning: a debit card is "a hybrid of cash, checks and credit cards. It's an entirely different species with its own strength and weakness." (Bankrate.com story) More More

05/18/11
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Spotlight on CO-OP Network: Locate a surcharge-free ATM

The CO-OP Network logo on the back of your credit union ATM card gives you surcharge-free access to 28,000 CO-OP Network ATMs... More More

05/17/11
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Detroit Free Press: Banks hit customers with higher fees -- and more of them

Banks are making it harder for customers to avoid fees... More More

05/16/11
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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
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Forbes.com Entrepreneurs: How Does a Small Business Fund Its Growth?

Small business advocate Jim Blasingame recommends in his blog that a small business should have at least one banking relationships with an independent bank or credit union... More More

05/10/11
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Bundle.com: How to find the right credit union for you

Writer Lauren Cannon asked the experts about what to look for when choosing a credit union... More More

04/29/11
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Fox Business: Are You A Good Fit For A Credit Union?

Here are five types of consumers who routinely join credit unions. Could one of them be you? More More

04/28/11
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U.S.News - My Money: Why You Need a Credit Union Account

Jim Wang writes from experience, "It's my firm belief that everyone should have an account at a credit union because they represent everything good about banking..." More More

04/27/11
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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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The Boston Globe: Small businesses increasingly turn to credit unions

Even if you don't live in Massachusetts, you'll find this interview with Dan Egan, president of the Massachusetts Credit Union League worthwhile... More More

04/20/11
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Home & Family Finance Radio: This week's topics - credit card rates, electric cars & food prices

Hear guests examine ways to reduce your credit card rate, make electric-car purchasing decisions, and save on the price of food. More More

04/18/11
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Try credit unions for best checking rates

Credit union interest checking accounts routinely beat other types of accounts, including those from banks, when it comes to offering higher interest rates... More More

04/12/11
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New York Times: Workers Wonder How Long the Weekend Will Be

Credit unions are prepared to assist their Federal employee members with financial products to see them through a furlough... More More

04/08/11
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Forbes.com MoneyBuilder: Is it Time to Switch to a Credit Union?

For those fed up with unnecessarily high interest rates on bank credit cards, credit unions provide a viable option... More More

04/07/11
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My Fox - Tampa Bay: Banks vs. Credit Unions

As large banks move to cut costs and balance their books, their customers are likely to pay more for everything. Credit unions say they offer a better...   More More

04/06/11
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Honolulu Weekly: Banking on the Next Generation

April is Financial Literacy Month. The Kids Savings Project, created by a University of Hawaii-Manoa professor, helped over 1,0000 kids save over $115,000 through credit unions More More

04/04/11
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BuffaloNews: A tool to help parents teach kids how to manage money

April is Financial Literacy Month. Credit unions take financial education seriously, providing a variety of programs to teach young and old alike how to manage money....   More More

04/01/11
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CBS Money Watch.com: How do you avoid rising bank fees?

This video news report reveals ways consumers can avoid rising bank fees. Will you be changing your banking behavior or taking your business to a credit union? More More

03/25/11
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Bankrate.com: There's a Credit Union For Everyone!

Here are 10 tips on what to look for in a credit union. More More

03/23/11
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KGO-TV San Francisco: Free Tax Help Available to Many Bay Area Residents

Northeast Community Federal Credit Union in San Francisco is one of many credit unions around the country providing free tax filing help... More More

03/15/11
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Banking at credit unions, community banks

Are you fed up with your bank? You're not alone. Many are moving their money from big banks to credit unions. More More

03/02/11
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8 Facts You Should Know About Credit Unions

If you're hit by fees, you should consider moving your money. When you go looking for a new bank, don't forget credit unions. More More

03/01/11
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The Credit Union Advantage

A survey of the nation's 50 largest credit unions point out the advantages they have over banks, including lower ATM fees and higher yields. More More

03/01/11
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Credit unions: free-checking champions

"Free checking remains alive and well at credit unions," says Greg McBride, CFA, senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com. More More

02/25/11
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Free checking still available at credit unions

Free checking is alive and well — at least at nation's largest credit unions. More More

02/25/11
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Healing a Wounded Credit Score

Learn how a credit union can help you get back on your feet if you suffer from a low credit score. More More

02/24/11
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Time: Free Checking Becomes Fee Checking

Has the era of free checking ended? Not for many credit unions--many are still free of fees. More More

02/04/11
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Chicago Tribune: If You're Facing Monthly Fees, You Have Plenty of Alternatives

While several megabanks are eliminating unrestricted free checking accounts, customers can turn to credit unions which are likely to get you a free checking account without restrictions. More More

01/21/11
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CBS Money Watch: Four Ways to Beat the New High Bank Fees

Jane Bryant Quinn advises customers to make smarter choices about their financial institutions. Find one that competes for your business on price as well as service —...   More More

01/18/11
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Good Morning America Savings Makeover

Consumer correspondent Elisabeth Leamy gives 'saving makeovers' with strategies such as working with a credit union to help increase savings. More More

12/22/10
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New York Times: Why Savings Account Rates Are So Pathetic

Persistent low interest rates are making it tough for anyone looking for decent returns this year. Isn't there some institution, somewhere, that can pay just a little...   More More

12/04/10
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Wall Street Journal: Why checking fees keep going up

Facing new revenue-crimping regulations, big banks are whittling away at free-checking offerings and adding stricter requirements for avoiding fees, from higher minimum balances to mandatory direct deposits. More More

12/04/10
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Pittsburgh Business Times: Credit unions could become new source of SBA-backed lending

Credit unions are becoming a new source of SBA-backed lending. More More

12/03/10
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Boston Globe: Big banks need competition

Customers who are sick of finding their checking accounts shrinking because of unexpected fees and tired of playing hide and seek with their financial institutions have another...   More More

11/26/10
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Arizona Daily Star: Few Tucsonans leaving their banks

Public anger about bailouts may not have moved a lot of money so far, but it's possible the crisis will continue making credit unions grow and incrementally...   More More

11/20/10
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Credit unions picking up steam

The nation's banks are still feeling the public backlash from the financial meltdown and government bailout. To show their anger, sizeable numbers of people are moving their...   More More

06/09/10
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Michigan League 'Own My Money' Campaign

Do you own your money? You do at a credit union. More More

06/04/10
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What is a credit union?

NJCUL President/CEO Paul Gentile takes to the streets to find out how many New Jerseysans can answer the question, "What is a credit union?" More More

02/18/10
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