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SPECIAL REPORT
Look for the (credit) union label --
it can save you money and more

Credit unions

If you've given up all hope of personal service, reasonable fees and think your only choice for savings, mortgages and other financial services is Behemoth Bank, you might be a good candidate for a credit union.

Once the province of groups united by a workplace, credit unions have expanded their customer base but retained the charm of personal service from people you know, and provide competitive rates for a variety of financial services ordinarily associated with bigger institutions.

In our five-part series, we look at credit unions: who they are, what they are and what they have to offer you.

Credit union overview From humble beginnings, credit unions have grown and prospered by helping their members grow and prosper, too
By Michelle Samaad
Credit unions and credit cards Credit unions and credit cards:
Members can find lower fees, less hassle and a lot less penalties
By Lucy Lazarony
Credit unions and car financing Watching the wheels: Credit unions are financing -- and refinancing -- cars
By Lucy Lazarony
Credit unions and mortgages Home, sweet home: Are credit union mortgages a good deal?
By Michael D. Larson
Credit union summary Is a credit union for you? It's hard to beat them for the basics, but what if you need something fancy?
By Michelle Samaad

 

 
 
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