In Review: Local Bank, Hulbert, Oklahoma
Local Bank is a highly rated bank that was founded by a group of prominent members of the Cherokee Nation in 1907.
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Allan Kirby
3 min read
Community Banks do have a competitive advantage
Yes there there are advantages community banks and credit unions have over the big banks.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
In Review: Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union
Mahalo: A credit union that has been serving the Hawaiian community honorably since 1936. Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union.
Allan Kirby
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Watch out for those hidden inactivity fees from your bank and credit union
Often called a dormancy or inactivity fee, these fees which varying in amount will be charged by banks when accounts are not being used.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
In Review: BlueOx Credit Union serving the state of Michigan
Selected as an Excellent Choice Credit Union, BlueOx credit union has a long history of supporting local businesses and members in the state
Allan Kirby
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Credit Unions are Embracing Change to win over Younger Generations.
Big Banks watch out: I recently went to a new customer centric credit union and I was very impressed. By Allan R Kirby
Allan Kirby
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Overdraft: What happens when you spend more money than what you have in your bank account?
Depending on your bank you could end up with a negative balance and paying high fees, so it's always best to deal with overdrafts quickly.
Allan Kirby
3 min read
Should I use my personal PayPal account as a bank account?
PayPal is a great service that allows you to send and receive money securely, purchase online and pay bills but it's not a bank.
Allan Kirby
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In Review: Coast Line Credit Union which serves South Portland, Maine
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Coast Line Credit Union located in the beautiful city of South Portland, Maine.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
Stocks to Buy: Is it time to buy Lloyds Bank (LYG), Natwest (NWG), and Barclays (BCS)
All three banks have been written off for a decade, but maybe now is the time to finally start looking at these long-forgotten UK stocks.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
In Review: University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU)
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union. University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU) is a well-run financial institution.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
In Review: Ohio University Credit Union (OUCU)
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Ohio University Credit Union faithfully serves the county of Athens.
Allan Kirby
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Opinion: Is it time to build a strong Canadian Aboriginal focused banking system?
A focus has been placed on self-governance but progress can only be made if we don't develop strong aboriginal-focused banks. #native
Allan Kirby
6 min read
In Review: Teachers Federal Credit Union (Teachers FCU)
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Teacher Federal CU (TFCU) has a long history of providing great service in the areas Long Island
Allan Kirby
3 min read
Ally is offering $250 in a custodial Online Savings Account to all babies born on December 31, 2020
Ally Bank is giving away $250 custodial online savings accounts to all babies born by midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020. By: Allan R Kirby
Allan Kirby
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5 Simple New Year's Resolution Goals to make in order to help improve your finances
"It's a new year! Is now the time to seriously start thinking about dumping the bad habits, and focusing on financial goals?
Allan Kirby
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Crazy! Is it time to try the Ally Bank Savings Account?
Ally Bank has one of the best high-interest savings accounts available at .60%. It's one of the few ways to make money.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
Should you try the Synchrony high-yield savings account?
We reviewed Synchrony Bank's high yield savings account, which has one of the best high-interest savings accounts with a high flying .60%
Allan Kirby
8 min read
Why it's important to start investing even with little money and experience
We explain why you should invest, how to invest and we also try to answer questions to help you get started.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
Learn all about Zelle: A free service to send money quickly and securely
We think Zelle is a perfect peer to peer money transfer platform that is free and easy to use. learn more while we also try and answer all
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