Hurricane Isaac: NCUA Offers Protection With Disaster Relief Policy Publicado en agosto 30, 2012 el 6:33 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Hurricane Isaac: NCUA Offers Protection With Disaster Relief Policy Considering the current state of consumers affected by Hurricane Isaac, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is preparing with quick alterations on policies, activating the Disaster Relief Policy. The NCUA is lending a helping hand to its members by reminding them that their deposits will remain... read more Small Digital Screens: Credit Unions Technologically Advancing Publicado en agosto 21, 2012 el 7:20 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Small Digital Screens: Credit Unions Technologically Advancing Credit union branches are making innovative additions by installing small digital, Internet-connected flat screens for optimal member experience inside branch buildings. In today’s society, we are attracted by technological perks, rather than paper brochures. Credit unions are aware of the soon-shall-be obsolete brochure and quickly adopting this new... read more Financial Enlightenment in Today’s World Publicado en agosto 14, 2012 el 4:39 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Credit unions not only offer the beneficial perks of practically little to no fees, low APRs and membership involvement, but they teach you how to be smart with your money. If you’re not the brightest bulb in the building as far as financial savviness is concerned, don’t sweat it. Today’s world is financially threatened by... read more Credit Unions: Membership and $1 Trillion in Assets on the Rise Publicado en julio 30, 2012 el 8:10 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Credit Unions: Membership and $1 Trillion in Assets on the Rise The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) submitted analyzed data stating that the first quarter of 2012 showed significant improvements for credit unions. NCUA Board Chairman Debbie Matz stated, “The credit union industry reached important milestones in late March.” This is because credit union assets... read more Banks Under Fire by the FDIC Publicado en julio 18, 2012 el 4:50 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Banks Under Fire by the FDIC More than a 100 complaints from depositors have flooded the offices of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as callers protest being charged for fees issued by banks. The banks are charging customers alleged “FDIC fees” for deposit insurance assessments. According to the Credit Union Times, the FDIC has... read more Better Business Bureau Gives the Gift of Christmas Tips Publicado en julio 10, 2012 el 8:34 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Better Business Bureau Gives the Gift of Christmas Tips The Better Business Bureau (BBB) recently stated that opening a Christmas Club account this year with your credit union can help prevent financial debt during the holidays. They advise that a Christmas Club account is a good way to start saving money so that you can... read more Credit Unions Are Keeping It Cool Publicado en junio 28, 2012 el 4:12 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Credit Unions Are Keeping It Cool Recent reports show that members of credit unions are benefiting from having chosen to be a member of a credit union rather than being a customer of a financial banking institution. A surge in positive outlooks has made credit unions more popular. Reports include an increase in loan approvals... read more Banks Are On the Losing End Publicado en junio 25, 2012 el 7:30 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Banks with unsatisfied customers are now becoming a trend. A Javelin Strategy and Research report stated that banks like Wells Fargo, Chase and Bank of America are at high risk of losing customers. In March 2012, 11 percent of people surveyed rated the likeliness of transferring their funds to other institutions as “very likely or... read more Credit Unions and Scholarships Publicado en junio 12, 2012 el 4:45 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Recently, a prominent federal credit union awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school seniors. These students will be going to college with a little load off of their shoulders, knowing their student loans will not be as burdensome. Credit unions are known for being benefactors of community outreach programs. Members can reap benefits... read more Why you should join a credit union Publicado en mayo 30, 2012 el 7:53 pmEscrito por VFCU - Valley Federal Credit Union Credit unions are similar to banks, and for this reason, many people may mistake a credit union for another typical bank. The truth is, however, a credit union differs from a bank, and these differences can benefit you and your family. A credit union is a non-profit, cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled... read more « 1 … 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 »
