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November 10, 2008
 Don't fall for the advertisements from companies claiming they can repair your credit.
October 30, 2008
 Bronco Federal Credit Union (Bronco) has introduced a community website dedicated to our local region. October 27, 2008
 You don't have to spend a fortune to save energy for the upcoming winter. Just a few dollars and a little time spent can yield big savings. October 20, 2008
 If you have children and/or grandchildren, chances are that they may ask you to co-sign a loan for them. A co-signed loan is required in instances where borrowers may be on the "border" in terms of creditworthiness. October 16, 2008
 Who owns your credit union? You do! As not-for-profit, democratically controlled, member-owned cooperatives, credit unions exist to serve their members. October 06, 2008
 Credit Unions usually rely on deposits to make loans, so the "credit crunch" is not affecting lending at your local credit union as much as the big banks. October 02, 2008
 (UPDATED) $700 Billion Bailout Plan to Include Credit Union Share Insurance Increase September 29, 2008
 First-time home buyers are in the best position to take advantage of the current housing market. September 24, 2008
 Credit Unions Online interview with Laura Wells from the Green Part, a Past Candidate for California State Controller, 2002 and 2006.
September 15, 2008
 Credit Unions along the gulf coast, especially in the Houston/Galveston areas, are recovering from Hurricane Ike. Some credit union branches may be closed until power is restored in the affected areas.
August 25, 2008
 The ads from car manufacturers and dealers are very tempting. Lease your next vehicle and significantly reduce your monthly car payment. August 18, 2008
 With higher gas prices compared to last year at this time, Credit Union Member News wants to help you maximize your transportation dollars. August 11, 2008
 Just one reason to belong to a credit union is for the better interest rates. Whether you are saving or borrowing money, credit unions offer better rates, on average, than for-profit financial institutions like banks. August 07, 2008
 Jobless claims rose to 455,000 last week. Economists were predicting 430,000. Companies, including General Motors, Starbucks, and Weyerhaeuser, announced job cuts in the past couple of weeks. August 04, 2008
 The eighth U.S. bank, this year, was taken over by regulators last on August 1, 2008, but Credit Unions are still strong. Credit Unions are not dependent on the capital markets for loan funding. July 28, 2008
 The housing bill has been sent to the White House for signing. After passing the House by a vote of 272-152 the U.S. Senate followed on Saturday, sending the bill to the president, and should be signed into law this week. July 27, 2008
 Our credit union listings now include financial details on credit unions. Once you find a credit union in our directory, click on the credit union's name to get complete financial information. July 25, 2008
 Credit Unions Online is about to become more user-friendly to an additional 58 million people. Visits to Credit Unions Online from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have increased over the past few years. July 24, 2008
 The United States federal minimum wage increase goes into effect today, but will you be better off? The new minimum is $6.55 per hour. If you are paid minimum wage your increase may turn out to not be an increase at all. July 23, 2008
 Which credit bureau will your credit union, auto dealer, mortgage broker, or credit card company check? Quite often all three will be reviewed and the lowest score can determine your interest rate. July 16, 2008
Using cash or plastic to make purchases is not a new debate. Credit cards have practically become a necessity in our culture of purchasing what we want when we want it. Along with online purchases, credit cards make renting cars easier. But next time you reach in your wallet for the credit card, use your credit union's debit card instead.
July 14, 2008
The federal reserve today issued new Truth in Lending rules to protect borrowers. The rules are aimed at promoting responsible lending and will affect all banks and mortgage brokers. Lenders will now be required to verify that borrowers can afford their monthly payments and future higher payments on variable interest rate loans for mortgages and home equity loans. Excessive refinancing fees will also be prohibited.
July 11, 2008
 The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of phishing scams over the past couple of months related to the stimulus rebate checks. Since May 2008, over 700 incidents of phishing have been reported to the IRS. Nearly 1,600 scams have already been reported in 2008. The usual scams involve tax refunds, however economic stimulus rebates are the main target right now. Most of the incidents originate from emails pretending to be from the IRS asking for personal information before receiving a rebate check.
July 9, 2008
 Credit Unions do not have offices on every corner across the country, like a nationwide bank, or do they? Belonging to a credit union, instead of a multi-national bank, does not mean you have fewer services with less convenience. Credit Unions are just more creative about how and where services are offered to members. So when you are traveling, you do not have to give up the convenience of your credit union's services, whether you need to make a deposit, withdrawal, or cash a check. Stop by one of the thousands of credit union "branches" nationwide! July 7, 2008
 The title of this article is not a misprint. It is still July, but the holidays are a few short months away. If you will not be financially prepared this year, you may have trouble squeezing extra money out of your budget if oil continues to go up (along with everything else). Relying on credit during the holidays is the last thing a financially responsible consumer wants to do. Charging the holidays is convenient, but you will spend (pun intended!) the beginning of 2009 with more bills than you already have now and next July will not look so good.
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