About Credit Unions
Credit Union Difference
What is a Credit Union?
A credit union is a great place to do your financial business! Credit unions are the best choice you have when it comes to loans, mortgages, savings accounts, certificates of deposit, checking, credit and debit cards, online and mobile banking. Credit union members enjoy better rates and lower fees. They have access to staff that is committed to service and they have a say in the decisions that the credit union makes.
What makes credit unions so good?
It’s The Credit Union Difference! Philosophically and structurally credit unions are a world apart from the enormous national and international banks. Credit unions are local, member owned, democratically controlled financial cooperatives. Credit union decisions aren’t made to satisfy stockholders on Wall Street. Credit unions focus all of their energy and resources to meet the needs of the people on Main Street!
Join a Massachusetts Credit Union
There is a credit union for everyone in Massachusetts. Many credit unions in Massachusetts have “community charters meaning they can serve the people who live, work or worship in various geographical areas. Others serve employees of certain companies and some members of associations. Currently more than 2.5 million people in the Bay State are credit union members and you can be too! Find a credit union near you.
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Say No to Outrageous Bank Fees. Join a Credit Union.
Massachusetts Credit Unions to Consumers: Say No to Outrageous Bank Fees. Join a Credit Union. As banks across the state announce continued fee hikes for basic personal financial services, Massachusetts consumers are voting with their feet and turning towards credit unions in increasing numbers.
Automobile financing: How to avoid the potholes
Sooner or later most kids will get tired of driving the family car (you hope). For my family, it was within a week of my eldest getting his license. No matter when your teen driver (or you as a parent) decides the time has come to have his/her own wheels, you are going want to do all you can to protect him/her both physically and financially.
Credit Union Community Hope Initiative raises $30K for the homeless
August 17 was a great day for golf and for credit unions to show their generosity as the Massachusetts Credit Union League’s Community Hope Initiative held its annual golf tournament to benefit the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless.
