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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?

Credit Corp

You can open an account with a traditional bank, set up an online bank account , or choose a neighborhood credit union. Best of all, you can have accounts with multiple institutions, maximizing convenience. As you’re reviewing your options, you may see some claims that credit unions are better than banks.

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How Credit Unions Can Reinvent Themself to Attract Millennials

Nexa Collect

Credit Unions must (seriously) reinvent their brand for millennials to compete for account deposits and financial services. While older generations might be more aware of smaller financial institutions, younger people seem to prefer convenient and ostentatious banks. Or do they?

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Credit Union Trades Applaud CFPB Decision To Supervise Fintechs

Collection Industry News

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s decision to establish supervisory powers over nonbank financial institutions will level the playing field and subject those companies to much-needed scrutiny, credit union trade groups informed the agency Tuesday. Response From Credit Union Trade Groups.

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6 Best Credit Unions for Business Accounts in 2021

Nerd Wallet

A credit union can be a good choice for a business account if there are locations near you and you can qualify to join. These nonprofit, membership-based financial institutions often get high marks for customer satisfaction compared with banks. Ryan Lane writes for NerdWallet. Ryan Lane writes for NerdWallet.

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How to Attract Multiple Generations to Open New Accounts and Apply for Loans

Understanding these attitudes and using them to inform marketing messages enables community banks, regional banks and credit unions to better serve their customers. This entertaining and informative eBook will help your financial institution uncover the best practices when it comes to appealing to mass audiences.

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Best Banks and Credit Unions of 2020

Nerd Wallet

The best bank or credit union for you depends on what you’re in the market for: a savings account, a checking account, or both. NerdWallet spent more than 200 hours comparing and rating dozens of financial institutions to identify those with the best deposit accounts. NerdWallet is a writer at NerdWallet.

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Consumer Protection and Safety and Soundness Perspective of Credit Union Regulation

Troutman Sanders

Please join Consumer Financial Services Partner Chris Willis and his guests and colleagues James Stevens and Carlin McCrory as they discuss the consumer protection and safety and soundness sides of credit union regulation. Transcript: Consumer Protection and Safety and Soundness Perspective of Credit Union Regulation (PDF).