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Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Why the outlook is positive for dividend-centric strategies

With volatility making a return, many investors are taking a step back and reassessing their positions

What Will Win the Next 5 Years in Financial Services?

To keep up with potentially disruptive competitors, financial firms must embrace connected data and planning.

Here's the best financial advice the country's top advisors ever got

Financial advisors need money tips, too. In fact, sometimes a salient piece of advice led them into the industry. We asked advisors from firms that made the FA 100 list for 2019 for the best money and investing advice tips they ever received.

The cost of good financial advice

OPINION | There's a reason the battle over the government's fiduciary rule is so heated: a lot of money at stake on both sides.

How to Compare Banks and Credit Unions When Looking for a New Financial Home

Let's say you're moving to a new community and thus need a new home for your banking and checking services, or let's say you're in a situation where you've

5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

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Security Tips: Affinity Federal Credit Union

Your identity is one of your most valuable assets. Affinity is committed to teaching our members how to prevent, detect, correct and report fraud and identity theft.

Benefits of Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union

"An Affinity Plus membership really is more than just having an account. You are joining a place--a financial home--where your needs come first.<br>"

Will Credit Unions Replace Banks?

Credit unions are gaining more popularity among consumers as alternatives to banks for their higher rates and lower fees.

The pros and cons of credit unions

Should you bank at a credit union? Marketplace senior producer of personal finance Paddy Hirsch discusses the upsides and the downsides.

Credit Unions Build Personal Lending Relationships

Business lending for many credit unions is growing due to personal lending relationships.

Become a Credit Union Member

If you want to open an online checking account, get a credit card, apply for loans, or get budget counseling and money saving tips, ProFed Credit Union can help.

Benefits of joining a credit union

[:en]It’s not easy trusting others with your finances. Banks can often take advantage of you and charge you fees and high interest rates, and may not provide you a strong return on your investments.<br>A credit union changes the perception you may have about banks. Unlike a traditional bank, federal

Tempted by Low Balance Transfer Rate? Get a Hopewell Federal Credit Union credit card instead

A stronger economy has consumers more comfortable taking on debt. And, it also means credit card issuers are more comfortable extending tempting balance-transfer offers, according to the The New Yo…

The benefits of joining a credit union

Credit unions tend to have lower fees and pay higher rates By KIMBERLY PALMER Customers frustrated with bank fees might want to consider their options, including switching their money over to a credit union. According to the Credit Union National Association, more than 96 million Americans use credit unions, which generally offer higher savings rates and …

Will Your Credit Union Be the Chicken or the Pig?

Whether your credit union has a focus on core processing technology or complying with regulations, it is important to be committed to your members.

The formula of credit union culture

Somehow, culture always pops up when you talk to HR people. Last week, I had the honor of visiting a number of credit unions. And I spoke to a number of HR people. And that discussion popped up again and again. During one conversation, an interesting idea came up. What is culture? How can an …