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The Credit Union: One of the Best Kept Secrets In Financial Services
Even though a third of the country deals with a credit union, it is not difficult to argue that credit unions remain one of the best-kept secrets in the financial services industry. Fortunately, the secret seems to be...

Credit Card Chips: What's the Big Deal?
Sometime in the summer or fall of 2015, you might have received a new credit card in the mail, even if your old card wasn't set to expire quite yet. The new card features a microchip, also called an Europay,...

6 Ways to Jumpstart Your Small Business
You've dreamed of being your own boss, and it's finally time to make it happen. You've decided to make the leap and start a small business. Now, all you need to do now is get started. Easy-peasy, right? Well, no. Every...

Surprising Advantages of Direct Deposit, Plus: How to Enroll Today
Every time you get paid, a series of complex events takes place behind the scenes. Someone must verify employees' information hasn't changed, input time card data, validate recorded hours, process commission and...

FAQ: Using Credit Cards in College
As a college student, you're probably no stranger to debt. As the Institute for College Access and Success points out, in 2014, nearly 70% of graduating seniors were in debt thanks to student loans. Although...

Opening a Checking Account: Five Things to Know
Using a checking account has many advantages over keeping money in cash. Not all accounts are the same, so before you open an account learn all the details. Here's what you should know when you open one of these...