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CFPB Fines Credit Union $1.5M for Botched Platform Upgrade

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Adding insult to injury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau yesterday fined one of the nation’s largest credit unions $1.5 million because the rollout of a new banking platform back in 2022 did not go according to plan and left some customers unable to access their accounts or perform certain functions online.

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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?

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You can open an account with a traditional bank, set up an online bank account , or choose a neighborhood credit union. As you’re reviewing your options, you may see some claims that credit unions are better than banks. Why is a credit union better than a bank for some people?

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Federal Cannabis SAFE Banking Act Bill Gains Steam with Backing from Michigan Financial Institutions and Government

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House of Representatives passed the Secure and Fair Enforcement Banking Act of 2019 (“Safe Act”), which would prohibit regulators from terminating or limiting either deposit or share insurance of a financial institution for doing business with a cannabis company. In September 2019, the U.S.

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Industries with the Best and Worst Recovery Rates

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Credit Unions. Government. Engineering. Interior Design. Travel Agent. Distribution. Medical / Athena. Construction. Publishing. Retail/Consumer Misc. Pest Control. Auto Supply & Repair. Restoration Companies. Commercial. Contractors, Special Trade. Industrial. Optometrists. Repair Services. Waste Management. Farm Supply.

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How You Can Bank for the Planet: A Review of Socially Responsible Banking Options

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Did you know that many traditional banks use your deposits to fund companies that may not align with your values? Fortunately, there’s a simple solution: switching to a socially responsible bank that puts money in causes you believe in. How do you know if a bank is socially responsible? If you didn’t, you’re not alone.

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What Is a Certificate of Deposit (CD) Rate?

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Key Takeaways Certificates of deposit (CDs) are savings accounts that brokerage firms, commercial banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions offer for set amounts of time. Inflation, trends in the banking industry, and government policies can impact CD rates. Table of contents: What Is a CD?

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Making Medical Credit Reporting Harder is a Disaster in the Making

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Most doctors (and dentists) who do private practice, struggle to cope with never-ending government regulations and mandates, a constant fear of frivolous lawsuits, dealing with insurance companies, and loss due to unpaid patient bills. These include government rules, credit scoring models and even credit bureaus.