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How Do Fed Rate Changes Impact Your Finances?

Learn what it means when interest rates are raised, lowered, or hold steady.

Whenever your news feed says that the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates or lowered them (like today, when the Fed lowered interest rates 1/4 percentage point from the target range of 4.50% - 4.75% to 4.25% - 4.50%), you probably wonder exactly what that means for you. The short answer: It will get more expensive to borrow money when you hear that the Federal Reserve has raised rates and less expensive when it has lowered them.

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What is a Free Checking Account and Why Do You Need One?

(Plus, how to make sure your free checking account is truly "free.")

Many financial institutions offer a “free” checking account option. Unfortunately, “free” doesn’t always mean free. Learn some of the things...
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International Credit Union Day is October 17, 2024!

Learn more about the history of ICU Day and the Credit Union Difference.

On the third Thursday of October, credit unions around the world celebrate International Credit Union Day. The day honors the...
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Are You Leaving Cash on the Table?

Where to find unclaimed money.

Everybody’s dreamt of winning the lottery, but the odds are not favorable. You have a much better shot of finding...
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Don’t Sleep On Your Savings: Avoiding Dormant Accounts

Steps you can take to keep your account out of dormancy.

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Which Transactions Count As Debit Card Purchases?

Learn how to make this important distinction to maximize benefits.

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 Husband and wife walking into a new home, their child dancing in living room. Made possible by a credit union mortgage.

What is the Credit Union Difference?

(Hint: It’s Banking That’s Good. For You.)

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 Loan Subordination Agreement on table, next to a model home, and a man motioning camera to sign agreement.

What’s the Purpose of a Loan Subordination Agreement?

Refinancing your home? Your lender may require a loan subordination agreement.

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How Does Sustainable Investing Fit Into Your Financial Management Plan?

Find out what sustainable investing means and the role it can play in a comprehensive financial management plan.

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