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
9 min read
12 Native American banks providing financial services to Native Americans across the USA.
We provide a list of 12 great Native American community banks providing financial services to aborigionals across the USA.
Allan Kirby
7 min read
Frugal Living: 3 tips I learned to help me prepare financially for job loss.
Taking control of my finances quickly during a period of layoffs not only helped me save money but also enabled me to cope with job loss.
Allan Kirby
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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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Why you should get a mortgage at your local Credit Union
Tired of the big banks, maybe you should try a credit union. They are razer focused on providing great customer service.
Allan Kirby
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N.Y. Community Bancorps' $2.6 billion merger with Flagstar Bancorp creates an opportunity
New York Community Bancorp finally makes a much-needed acquisition with the $2.6 billion all-stock deal to buy Flagstar Bancorp.
Allan Kirby
5 min read
5+ benefits banking at your local community bank or Credit Union
community banking continues to be important and relevant to the communities they serve even in the era of banking consolidation.
Allan Kirby
5 min read
Raising your money from the dead to build wealth
Is it time to start investing your dead money in order to build wealth?
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
5 min read
In Review: Gratiot Community Credit Union GCCU
Selected as an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Gratiot Community Credit Union provides great high-quality financial services to its members.
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
6 min read
In Review: Santa Ana Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) serving the city of Santa Ana, Orange County
Selected as a Top Choice Credit Union, Santa Ana Federal Credit Union located in the city of Santa Ana.
Allan Kirby
5 min read
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
6 min read
In Review: Maine Family Federal Credit Union (MFFCU)
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Maine Family Federal Credit Union located in Lewiston and Auburn Maine has a long history.
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
6 min read
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
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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.
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