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$700 Billion Bail-out Plan to Include Credit Union Share Insurance Increase

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0700

$700 billion bail-out plan to increase NCUA-insured credit unions to $250,000.

The Green Party and the Credit Union Philosophy

Mon, 24 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Credit Unions Online recently was able to interview Laura Wells with the Green Party, a Past Candidate for California State Controller, 2002 and 2006 (www.laurawells.org).

Home Mortgages From Your Credit Union (Part I)

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700

First-time home buyers are in the best position to take advantage of the current housing market.

Credit Unions Recover from Hurricane Ike

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Credit Unions along the gulf coast, especially in the Houston/Galveston areas, are recovering from Hurricane Ike.

Buy Or Lease Your Next Vehicle?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0700

The ads from car manufacturers and dealers are very tempting. Lease your next vehicle and significantly reduce your monthly car payment.

Tips To Maximize Gas Mileage

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0700

With high gas prices, CU 50 Plus wants to help you maximize your transportation dollars.

Credit Union Interest Rates Are Better for Consumers

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0700

Just one reason to belong to a credit union is for the better interest rates. Whether you are saving or borrowing money, credit unions offer better rates, on average, than for-profit financial institutions like banks.

Unemployment At Six Year High

Thu, 7 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0700

U.S. Jobless claims rose to 455,000 last week. Economists were predicting 430,000.

Credit Unions Are Strong

Mon, 4 Aug 2008 06:00:00 -0700

The eighth U.S. bank, this year, was taken over by regulators last Friday, but Credit Unions are still strong.

US Housing Bill to Become Law

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The housing bill has been sent to the White House for signing. After passing the House by a vote of 272-152 the U.S. Senate followed on Saturday, sending the bill to the president, and should be signed into law this week.

Credit Unions Online Goes International

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Credit Unions Online is about to become more user-friendly to an additional 53 million people. Visits to Credit Unions Online from Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, have increased over the past few years. We are responding by launching international versions of Credit Unions Online beginning August 2008.

US Federal Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The US federal minimum wage increase goes into effect today, but will you be better off? The new minimum is $6.55 per hour. If you are paid minimum wage your increase may turn out to not be an increase at all.

Staycations: The Relaxing and Affordable Alternative to Vacations

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Staycations are an increasingly popular trend away from traditional vacations due to the increased cost of traveling. So what is a staycation? A staycation is just like a vacation, but you remain at home or in your immediate area for local adventures. All of those area attractions in your own state or city become prime locations for day trips.

Cash Versus Plastic

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Using cash or plastic to make purchases is not a new debate. Credit cards have practically become a necessity in our culture of purchasing what we want when we want it. Along with online purchases, credit cards make renting cars easier. But next time you reach in your wallet for the credit card, use your credit union's debit card instead.

Fed Issues New Truth in Lending Regulations

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The federal reserve today issued new Truth in Lending rules to protect borrowers. The rules are aimed at promoting responsible lending and will affect all banks and mortgage brokers.

IRS Warns of Economic Stimulus Payment Scams

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of phishing scams over the past couple of months related to the stimulus rebate checks. Since May 2008 over 700 incidents of phishing have been reported to the IRS. Nearly 1,600 scams have already been reported in 2008.

Access Your Credit Union Account While Traveling

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Credit Unions do not have offices on every corner across the country like a nationwide bank, or do they? Belonging to a credit union, instead of a multi-national bank, does not mean you have fewer services with less convenience.

Start Preparing For The Holidays Now

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

The title of this article is not a misprint. It is still July, but the holidays are a few short months away.

Keep Track of Your Credit Report

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 05:00:00 -0700

Which credit bureau will your credit union, auto dealer, mortgage broker, or credit card company check? Quite often all three will be reviewed and the lowest score can determine your interest rate.