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  1. Credit card perks could cut vacation costs

    Mon, 21 May 2012

    avoid the commissions and usually get a better exchange rate. American Express, Capital One, Chase and Pentagon Federal Credit Union offer credit cards that waive currency conversion fees, according to CardRatings.com. Sandra Block covers personal finance

  2. Conn. Accident Shows Dangers of Distracted Driving

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    in Shelton and was also an event chef for a Greenwich-based catering company. Leo Dorsey, a 67-year-old retired credit union manager, said he hopes the girl receives a severe penalty, but there's something more important than the outcome of her

  3. Conn. Accident Shows Dangers of Distracted Driving

    Wed, 16 May 2012

    Inc. in Shelton and was an event chef for a Greenwich-based catering company. Leo Dorsey, a 67-year-old retired credit union manager, said he hopes the girl receives a severe penalty, but there's something more important than the outcome of her

  4. Battle over debit card swipe fees goes on

    Thu, 10 May 2012

    community banks and credit unions still opposed the small banks and credit unions was 43 cents, the economist for the Credit Union National Association . Industry representatives small banks and credit unions could still see

  5. How to squeeze out higher interest rates from your savings

    Mon, 7 May 2012

    risk ways to earn a higher rate: •Rewards checking accounts. These accounts, typically offered by small banks and credit unions , offer rates of 2% or more, but to earn them, you must meet certain criteria. Typically, you have to make at least

  6. Oakland Shooting Suspect Had Been Kicked Out of University, Thousands in Debt

    Tue, 3 Apr 2012

    expelled or dropped out. One witness described a chaotic scene in the moments after the shooting. Brian Snow was at a nearby credit union , when he first heard the shots and saw a victim run out of the building. "I just heard more gunshots. A lady came out

News

  1. Oikos University Shooting: Suspect Detained; At Least 7 Dead

    Mon, 2 Apr 2012

    of that right now." One witness described a chaotic scene in the moments after the shooting. Brian Snow was at a nearby credit union , when he first heard the shots and saw a victim run out of the building. "I just heard more gunshots. A lady came out

  2. Life Stages: First job, first paycheck and first budget

    Sun, 1 Apr 2012

    been on the rise, McBride says low-cost and free checking accounts are still out there, especially at community banks, credit unions and online banks. Also consider getting a credit card. It takes time to build a credit history, so the sooner you start

  3. Visa, MasterCard alert banks to security breach

    Fri, 30 Mar 2012

    that require merchants and payment card issuing banks and credit unions to notify customers whose card numbers are stolen. Many fines levied against merchants and card-issuing banks and credit unions who are slow to notify consumers that their credit or debit

  4. Is using a home equity loan to pay off mortgage a good idea?

    Sat, 17 Mar 2012

    our clients to obtain comparisons on rates, fees and other costs from three different institutions. Sometimes your local credit union may have the best deal. Brian R Carlton, NAPFA -Registered Financial Adviser Huff, Stuart & Carlton, Forest, Va. Read

  5. Happy Birthday, Bull Market! Morning Business Memo

    Thu, 8 Mar 2012

    fees? Many people have switched to credit unions . According to the National Credit Union Administration , Credit Union membership reached an all-time Magazine. "Seventy-eight percent of credit unions give you free checking as opposed

  6. College Student President Quits Job, Robs Bank

    Fri, 2 Mar 2012

    in January, is accused in the armed robbery of a Calgary credit union on Wednesday. Calgary police detective Stu Keown tells ABC her getaway in a PT Cruiser with her German shepherd. A credit union employee wrote down her license plate, and a police helicopter

  7. Phoenix Mother Passes Cancer Through Placenta to Baby

    Tue, 28 Feb 2012

    m. at its Air Support Unit, 102 E. Deer Valley Road. Donations can be made to the "Cox Family" donation account at Arizona Federal Credit Union . Account #826604. For more information, call Sgt. Keith Politte at 602-999-2214.

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Videos

  1. Consumers Switching to Credit Unions

    Fri, 4 Nov 2011

    Want people to transfer their cash out of commercial banks and into credit unions . And community banks both of which are known to have fewer fees already started with 650000. People recently moving their money to credit unions .

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    Want people to transfer their cash out of commercial banks and into credit unions . And community banks both of which are known to have fewer fees in the giant institutions. They say it's a trend that's already started with 650000. People recently moving their money to credit unions .
  2. Switch to Credit Union , Avoid Bank Fees

    Fri, 8 Jan 2010

    one another writes my secret very simple credit card from a credit union . It turns out thousands of Americans are doing the same that big banks competition from that community banks and credit unions . Don't change their behavior and. In fact there's a

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    when that big banks -- competition from that community banks and credit unions . Don't change their behavior and.
  3. Bank Customers Close Accounts

    Mon, 24 Oct 2011

    that it last month credit union to community banks here to the Miami date credit union more. He's the more nation's largest credit union welcomed thousands folks most likely to credit unions like this in Kansas

    Credit Unions found at 2:30

    and according to Bankrate dot com the folks most likely to -- credit unions like this in Kansas City are not the port. But folks making 75000. Dollars or more -- year. Very folk speak banks
  4. How to Avoid Rising Bank Fees

    Mon, 3 Oct 2011

    Check fees now average nearly 31 dollar. And worked around credit unions often charge lower fees because day are non profits. This is definitely the time to look into joining a credit union and it's not as hard as it used to be you don't necessarily

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    entering bounce. Check fees now average nearly 31 dollar. And worked around credit unions often charge lower fees because day are non profits.
  5. Americans Cash Out of Major Banks

    Sun, 6 Nov 2011

    has already added up to four and a half billion dollars withdrawn. Most of going to local nonprofit credit unions . At redwood credit unions in northern California. 300 new accounts yesterday six times the norm union saw a total of 650000

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    Most of -- going to local nonprofit credit unions . At redwood credit unions in northern California. 300 new accounts yesterday six times the norm -- union saw a total of 650000. New accounts by last
  6. Back-to-School Savings

    Tue, 3 Aug 2010

    advantage of their credit unions . Are there other account at your credit union in most schools have a credit union . And here you attention from a credit union . And this is really re getting into credit unions they give you that

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    are cutting back credit cards -- student should take advantage of their credit unions .
    you can even open up a savings or checking account at your credit union in most schools have a credit union . And here you usually receive a higher interest rate on a checking or savings account then traditional banks also you really get that one on one attention from a credit union . And this is really important because it's so crucial that. Any -- you make any financial decision you understand exactly what you're getting into -- credit unions they give you that special. Sort of treatment right now in obviously you're so young be to have such a handle on
  7. Small Banks Needed for Economic Recovery

    Wed, 23 Feb 2011

    by small banks and credit unions that's half the jobs unique needs of these credit unions . And small community ll have on bank and credit union leadership well I think community banks and credit unions . The good news is

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    fee income of these smaller banks anywhere from twenty -- 50% and credit unions by the way. And also increasing their compliance costs unnecessarily this group. Has much lower delinquency rates they hold their Paper to
    country -- those under 100000 dollars are issued by small banks and credit unions that's half -- the jobs in this country. At the same time they disproportionately land to the basics more than their -- this year they -- mortgages. And cars all the things that the fundamental needs. -- communities. Require are provided by community banks and trillions -- they live and work in their community that's where they charge off rates. And -- delinquency rates for so much lower. And yet we've made it nearly impossible for -- to do -- they do best. We need to have a separate set of regulations aimed at the unique needs of these credit unions . And small community banks who -- very different -- large banks which is friendly capital markets based. These are main street based.
    large banks who also need our support. And smaller community banks and credit unions . The good news is there's been more of a dialogue and with these mid term elections and the changes that have occurred you're seeing a lot more people recognize there are differences now what we needed these people to get to work. Get educated and find a way to help these community banks and credit unions survive and thrive there -- critical deliver educating local economies and therefore our national economy.
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Photos

  1. PHOTO: Among the nation's largest credit unions, 76 percent offer stand-alone free checking accounts.
  2. VIDEO: In reaction to higher bank fees, thousands move cash to credit unions.
  3. VIDEO: New debit fees compel many Americans to switch to credit unions.
  4. PHOTO: District Retail Sales Manger Bridgetta Bullock, right, helps customer Gail Elwell with paperwork at the Money Smart Station at the Finance Center Federal Credit Union Park 100 Center in Indianapolis.

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