The move comes partly in response to the high interest rates check-cashing stores charge for payday loans, but mostly as an alternative for people in the community who can’t afford a checking account. “We’ve all complained about the check-cashing industry practices toward t...
Cards with higher annual fees usually come with more perks and benefits to offset the costs — but you can only offset that cost if you’re able to take advantage of those perks. Why do credit unions have better interest rates? One factor the CFPB points to as behind high card interest...
Interest rates: On average, credit unions tend to offer higher rates on deposits. Most savings rates at most traditional banks are very low. Online banks are a different story. They tend to offer the best rates of all. (Check out more about online banks.) Technology and tools: Banks often...
Interest rates: On average, credit unions tend to offer higher rates on deposits. Most savings rates at most traditional banks are very low. Online banks are a different story. They tend to offer the best rates of all. (Check out more about online banks.) Technology and tools: Banks often...
Payday alternative loans (PALs).Traditionalpayday loansare small, short-term loans with very high interest rates. They are often considered a form ofpredatory lendingand are outlawed in a number of states. Some banks and credit unions now offer what they call payday alternative loans, typically ...
Therefore, banks are in business to please their investors, which can be at odds with what’s best for customers. But credit unions have the sole responsibility to serve their members. That’s why credit unions are known for giving high levels of customer service and have been growing in po...
Members have increasingly high expectations for their interactions with financial institutions like credit unions. They expect seamless digital experiences, personalized service and responsiveness to their needs. In addition to being quick and efficient, they also seek transparency and trustworthiness from the...
Mortgage Bankers’ May 16 forecast looks a lot like the one it issued in January — but with half the economic growth. News PRO Financial Expert Tells Credit Unions to Brace for Lingering High Interest Rates Jim DuPlessis | May 20, 2025 Jason Haley at ALM First finds “pockets of ...
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You need to have at least $100 to earn interest with the credit union’s High-Rate Savings account. Your account may be closed if your balance falls below $5. Alliant Credit Union certificates of deposit 4.2 /5 Rating: 4.2 stars out of 5 See methodology Compare CD rates SCORE BREAKDOWN...