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Local Bank is a highly rated bank that was founded by a group of prominent members of the Cherokee Nation in 1907.

We provide a list of 12 great Native American community banks providing financial services to aborigionals across the USA.

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.

Yes there there are advantages community banks and credit unions have over the big banks.

Mahalo: A credit union that has been serving the Hawaiian community honorably since 1936. Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union.

Tired of the big banks, maybe you should try a credit union. They are razer focused on providing great customer service.

New York Community Bancorp finally makes a much-needed acquisition with the $2.6 billion all-stock deal to buy Flagstar Bancorp.

community banking continues to be important and relevant to the communities they serve even in the era of banking consolidation.

Is it time to start investing your dead money in order to build wealth?

Often called a dormancy or inactivity fee, these fees which varying in amount will be charged by banks when accounts are not being used.

Selected as an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Gratiot Community Credit Union provides great high-quality financial services to its members.

Selected as an Excellent Choice Credit Union, BlueOx credit union has a long history of supporting local businesses and members in the state

Selected as a Top Choice Credit Union, Santa Ana Federal Credit Union located in the city of Santa Ana.

Big Banks watch out: I recently went to a new customer centric credit union and I was very impressed. By Allan R Kirby

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.

Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Maine Family Federal Credit Union located in Lewiston and Auburn Maine has a long history.

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.

Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Coast Line Credit Union located in the beautiful city of South Portland, Maine.

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.

Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union. University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU) is a well-run financial institution.