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ICBA Plans Attacks on Credit Unions
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) launched a campaign on Monday aimed at ending the “risky practices, costly tax subsidies, and irresponsibly lax oversight” of credit unions. The campaign has drawn…
The Best Credit Union in the Country Pays 7 Times the Average Interest Rate
More than 121 million Americans belong to a credit union, and if you’re not in that group, it’s worth asking yourself how come.
Charged an Overdraft Fee? Expect to Pay $35 at Banks, $26 at Credit Unions
A new study finds that the average fee the country’s largest banks charge customers who overdraw their accounts is $35.
Millennial Money: Credit Unions Add Flex to Your Finances
You’re missing out if you’re ignoring credit unions, which have great interest rates on auto loans, consumer-friendly checking and savings accounts, and low ongoing credit card rates.
Bankers’ Lawsuit Targets Credit Unions
Banks reap record profits, yet they file a lawsuit wasting taxpayer dollars to stop any competition.
Bankers Want to Eliminate Credit Unions, and You Should be Worried
Why do bankers want to eliminate credit unions? Two reasons: competition and reputation.