What’s the difference between a credit union like U1 and a bank? Simply put, we are a not-for-profit financial co-operative that exists to create personal, community and financial wellbeing. We'll empower your financial life by creating the best possible experience. Members get more. We put people before profits and members get personalized service and one-on-one attention. We look beyond the numbers to do what’s right for you.
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Each year, the National Financial Educators Council releases a National Financial Literacy Test, which is taken by Americans of all ages, financial positions, and backgrounds. The test measures participants’ knowledge as it pertains to earning, saving, and growing their money.
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It's National Credit Union Youth Month and we are listing several resources for educating finances to children and young teens. As we have touched on this topic in the past, we find out that many tips we share are ones that are not taught in school. Most parents understand that they should teach their kids about money, but where to start can be a challenge. Take advantage of the various resources we listed for teaching financial education to children and young kids.
Read More »If you've thought about making home improvements and eventually get to a point where you can tackle the project, you may wonder how you're going to finance the costs. There are many ways to pay for home improvements, but what is best for you depends on your situation/circumstances. Let's take a look at the many ways you can finance your home improvements projects.
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