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  Fool.com: Fool Banking, Are Credit Unions Foolish?
Credit unions are run not-for-profit, and thus are able to deliver substantially higher rates than banks for the same deposits.
Because credit unions exist to serve their members best rather than to make the biggest profit, the service at a credit union is generally considered superior to that given by banks.
Credit unions are known for providing better financial guidance and better financial education to their members than banks are to their customers.
www.fool.com /money/banking/services/unions.htm   (954 words)

  
 Credit Union Alliance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Credit unions are the only democratically functioning financial institutions in the United States.
Credit union are exempt from corporate income tax because they are not-for-profit institutions that return all profits to members.
Credit unions are also part of a worldwide support network that includes credit unions, state credit union leagues, a national trade association (CUNA) and a worldwide credit union organization, the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU).
www.creditunionalliance.org /cu_vs_banks.htm   (585 words)

  
 Credit union - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A credit union differs from a traditional financial institution (banks, savings and loan, etc.) in that the members who have accounts in the credit union are the credit union's owners.
A credit union is a co-operative institution, with policies governing interest rates and other matters set to benefit the interests of the membership as a whole.
Credit unions generally follow the principle of "once a member, always a member," which allows current credit union membership to continue even if the individual would no longer qualify to be a member (such as changing professions or moving outside the area).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Credit_union   (1325 words)

  
 Credit Union Locator
Credit unions are member-owned financial cooperatives that serve a limited field of membership.
Contact any of the credit unions found by your search to learn if you are eligible to join.
Credit union staff can comment on their listing here.
www.creditunion.coop /cu_locator/index.html   (92 words)

  
 USF Federal Credit Union - CU Directory - America's Credit Unions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Credit unions are member-owned, not-for-profit financial institutions that treat their members with respect.
Because credit unions are founded on the principle of caring about people, not just money.
The slogan...Gets to the heart of the credit union philosophy.
www.creditunion.usf.edu /directory/amcu.htm   (126 words)

  
 Union Plus Credit Card
Union Plus benefits are for AFL-CIO union members, retirees and their families.
Union Plus offers a variety of credit cards to serve the diverse needs of union members.
HSBC is Union Privilege's trusted partner, and both organizations take your privacy and security seriously.
www.unionprivilege.org /benefits/money/card.cfm   (407 words)

  
 Debt Protection New Choices for Your Members; New Choices for Your Credit Union
There is no reduction in the principal amount owed to the credit union, and the member remains obligated to resume payments on the debt when the period of suspension ends, until the debt is fully paid.
Based on the program the credit union selects, members may have protection not available to them before, which may be better suited for their lifestyle.
Credit unions now have an opportunity to offer a program that will enable them to remain competitive in the marketplace, while offering valuable protection to their members.
www.creditunions.com /home/articles/template.asp?article_id=994   (876 words)

  
 Credit Union Technology Survey
Find out how leading credit unions manage their technology with our Chief Information Officer Roundtable discussion and look at key trends in critical technology areas through our market overview articles and case studies.
Sift through an alphabetical contact listing of credit unions over $25 million in assets as well as a cross-reference to their core system vendor.
Credit unions employ a variety of strategies for measuring satisfaction and using member feedback to improve member service.
www.creditunions.com /store/publications/technology.asp   (530 words)

  
 National Credit Union Administration - Credit Union Development   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives was established by the NCUA board to support activities for small credit unions promoting greater empowerment opportunities through:
The Office of Small Credit Union Initiatives administers the financial and technical assistance (Grants) programs to assist low-income credit unions in providing service and stimulating economic activities in their communities such as the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) and Technical Assistance Grants (TAGs).
The information gathered is disseminated among credit unions through workshops, NCUA Express, Letters to Credit Unions and Newsletters encouraging credit union development, partnerships and development of member services.
www.ncua.gov /CreditUnionDevelopment/Index.htm   (475 words)

  
 Consumer credit counseling for union members
Certified consumer credit counseling advisors can work together with union members to create a successful program to help you eliminate your debt.
MMI is a member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling agencies (AICCCA).
MMI is the nation's largest full service, non-profit credit counseling agency and currently assists nearly 100,000 clients repay their debts.
www.unionplus.org /credit-counseling.cfm   (620 words)

  
 Credit Union 1 | Employment
Credit Union 1 is a progressive employer with offices throughout the State of Illinois.
Credit Union 1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As a full service financial institution, Credit Union 1 conducts comprehensive background screening on prospective employees (including a credit check and criminal background check) and offers a non-smoking environment.
www.creditunion1.org /employment   (146 words)

  
 The Coca-Cola Company Family Federal Credit Union
General: It is the policy of The Coca-Cola Company Family Federal Credit Union (“Credit Union”) to comply with all federal and state laws pertaining to the privacy and confidentiality of your information.
As a financial institution, Credit Union recognizes and respects the privacy of all persons for whom we transact business; and we shall implement and maintain commercially reasonable security standards and procedures to protect the confidential and private nature of your financial records.
Use, Collection and Retention of Information: Credit Union will collect, retain and use information about you only where we reasonably believe it would be useful and allowed by law in administering our business with you, and to provide information and/or products, services and other opportunities we may offer to you.
www.creditunion.coca-cola.com /Website/about/privacy.htm   (1003 words)

  
 Stamford Federal Credit Union - Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
That’s what Stamford Federal Credit Union is committed to providing its members.
The Credit Union is owned and operated by its members.
Stamford Federal Credit Union, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901-3706 (203) 977-4701/(800) 648-1523.
www.stamfordcu.org   (197 words)

  
 MSD Credit Union
The mission of the MSD Federal Credit Union is to provide a safe and favorable place to save, and to provide loans and services for prudent and productive purposes at a reasonable rate, now and in the future.
Family Members - You are eligible to join the MSD Federal Credit Union if you are a member of the immediate family or household of an MSD employee or retiree.
You may retain your membership for life, providing your membership is active and in accordance with the by-laws of the Credit Union.
www.msdlouky.org /insidemsd/cu.htm   (252 words)

  
 Carnegie Mellon Federal Credit Union
Because we are non-profit and member -owned, money made in excess of expenses is returned to the membership through competitive loan rates and savings dividends.
The credit union is federally chartered, regulated, and insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the U.S. government.
NCUA is one of the strongest of the federal insurance funds and issues strict operating guidelines for the credit unions it regulates.
www.andrew.cmu.edu /org/cmu-cu   (113 words)

  
 Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union - Home
Non-Cornerstone Community Federal Union links are provided as a service to members and are not owned or controlled by Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union.
If the member chooses to leave the credit union’s site and link to an alternative site not operated by the credit union; the credit union is not responsible for the content on the alternative site.
Cornerstone Community Federal Credit Union is not endorsing or guaranteeing the products, information, or recommendations provided by linked sites and is not liable for any failure of products or services advertised on those sites.
www.unit1fcu.org   (222 words)

  
 Credit Unions: rates, deals, professional advice and in-depth articles
Credit Unions: rates, deals, professional advice and in-depth articles
Each month, Bankrate researchers compare the average rates for mortgages, auto loans and other products to see whether banks or credit unions offer the best deal.
With their consumer-friendly image and prices to match, credit unions are growing in popularity.
www.bankrate.com /brm/rate/creditunion_home.asp   (219 words)

  
 Credit Union Times
In addition, the credit union has launched another game show homage by encouraging staff to play ‘The Match Game’ where contestants must pair various employees with ‘little known facts’ of their past.
The credit union currently offers deposit services to select members, and will open deposit products to the entire field of membership in first quarter of 2007.
Now is the time for credit union associations to submit their meeting and events information for 2007.
www.cutimes.com   (2130 words)

  
 Credit Union Central of Canada
Today, our system's 504 credit unions and affiliated caisses populaires have combined assets of close to $91 billion and serve 4.9 million members.
Those are impressive numbers and speak to the vitality and strength of the Canadian credit union movement as we enter the 21st century.
Copyright 2006 Credit Union Central of Canada and its licensors.
www.cucentral.ca   (56 words)

  
 State invests $20M in credit union program - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Initially, 37 credit unions with 129 locations statewide will participate, but the Harrisburg-based association expects many more to sign on in coming months.
The association said rates available in the program are lower than those of payday lenders, and participating credit unions will deposit 10 percent of each loan amount into a savings account in the borrower's name -- to encourage saving.
Initial credit unions participating in the Better Choice program in the Pittsburgh area include the A-K Valley FCU in Lower Burrell; Cal-Ed FCU in California, Washington County; Keystone United Methodist FCU in Cranberry; Pittsburgh FCU in Mt. Oliver; Pittsburgh Central FCU; VA Pittsburgh Employees FCU and West-Aircomm FCU in Beaver.
www.pittsburghlive.com /x/pittsburghtrib/business/s_475849.html   (543 words)

  
 PIASD - Credit Union   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The Credit Union is easily accessible to members any time during the day and night.
With over 600 Credit Union Shared Branch Service Centers in the United States, 200,000 ATM’s throughout the 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, United Kingdom and the Virgin Islands and 24-hour telephone account access, the Credit Union is always available for your banking needs.
Printing Industries Credit Union is owned by its members and is federally insured to $100,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) a US government agency.
www.piasd.org /creditunion.html   (201 words)

  
 Michigan Credit Union League Home
Credit union professionals can take advantage of a unique opportunity to share information and connect with their peers by participating in one of two free Dial In Dialog sessions on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Credit unions contacting the MCUL/CUcorp should be aware of a planned power interruption affecting the Michigan Credit Union Center in Northville Twp.
Monday, Oct. 30, is the final deadline for Michigan credit unions to strengthen the MCUL's federal PAC by sending in their proceeds and ticket stubs from the sale of 2006 MCULLAF Grand Raffle tickets.
mcul.cusiteonline.com   (469 words)

  
 Abacus Internet - Australian Mutuals Homepage - Credit Union & Building Society
Abacus - Australian Mutuals is the peak industry association for Australian mutual building societies and credit unions.
We work with our 135 member institutions to promote and enhance the role of Australian mutual financial services providers - building societies and credit unions which are owned by and operated for the benefit of their members.
Credit unions and mutual building societies provide a competitive alternative to the big banks, with a focus on community banking and service.
www.abacus.org.au   (142 words)

  
 Georgia Credit Union Affiliates (GCUA)
Learn why two that have are enthusiastic about it in the Fall 2006 edition of Tech-Knowledgy, GCUA's newsletter about technology of interest to credit unions.
CURIA is fundamental to our ongoing success in that it seeks to modernize credit union net worth standards, advances credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modifies and eases credit union regulatory standards and burdens.
The first meeting of the Georgia Credit Union Office Administration Council was held on July 15, 2005.
www.gacreditunions.org   (286 words)

  
 Credit Union Alliance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Great American Credit Union (formerly San Diego Postal Credit Union) received its original charter on May 21, 1928 and began offering a variety of financial services to its core membership, the San Diego postal community and their families on August 1, 1928.
John has been in the credit union industry for 17 years and previously held the positions of Vice President and President at Hawaii Federal Credit Union.
John is currently active as a member of the San Diego Political Action Committee and Vice Chair of the San Diego Credit Union Executive Association (CUCEA).
www.creditunionalliance.org /m-great-american.htm   (345 words)

  
 Montana Credit Union Network
The Montana Credit Union Network provides an important role in ensuring the sustained health of Montana's credit unions.The Montana Credit Union Network promotes and advances continued growth by supporting member credit
unions in meeting their members' needs through the provision and generation of advocacy, education, information, and leadership.
The Montana Credit Union Network and its affiliate credit unions are part of a state-wide credit union financial support system, providing people from all walks of life with necessary financial services, products and support.
www.mcun.org   (82 words)

  
 Credit Union Central of New Brunswick
We have updated our Credit Union Locator map to include all the Credit Union's that have ATM access.
If you are looking for a position within the Credit Union system, we post jobs from within the Maritimes and occasionally nationally.
Use the calendar to keep up-to-date on all the events that Credit Unions in New Brunswick are participating in.
www.creditunion.nb.ca   (267 words)

  
 Provident Credit Union: The San Francisco Bay Area Credit Union, The Credit Union for San Mateo County, the San ...
Provident Credit Union is the Credit Union for San Mateo County, the San Francisco Bay Area, California, and Beyond.
Provident Credit Union is especially well known for having a wide range of home mortgage loans at very competitive rates.
Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Provident Credit Union's 17 Branches are throughout California including locations in: Los Gatos, Monterey, Oakland, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Sacramento, San Francisco (2), Belmont, Daly City, Eureka, San Mateo, Hayward, San Jose, Walnut Creek, Redwood City, and Redwood Shores.
www.providentcu.org   (295 words)

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