banking | MySmallBank

In Review: Local Bank, Hulbert, Oklahoma

Allan Kirby

5 min read

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.

12 Native American banks providing financial services to Native Americans across the USA.

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.

Frugal Living: 3 tips I learned to help me prepare financially for job loss.

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.

Community Banks do have a competitive advantage

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.

In Review: Hawaii Community Federal Credit Union

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.

Why you should get a mortgage at your local Credit Union

Allan Kirby

5 min read

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.

N.Y. Community Bancorps' $2.6 billion merger with Flagstar Bancorp creates an opportunity

Allan Kirby

3 min read

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.

5+ benefits banking at your local community bank or Credit Union

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.

Raising your money from the dead to build wealth

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?

Watch out for those hidden inactivity fees from your bank and credit union

Allan Kirby

4 min read

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.

In Review: Gratiot Community Credit Union GCCU

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.

In Review: BlueOx Credit Union serving the state of Michigan

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

In Review: Santa Ana Federal Credit Union (SAFCU) serving the city of Santa Ana, Orange County

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.

Credit Unions are Embracing Change to win over Younger Generations.

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

Overdraft: What happens when you spend more money than what you have in your bank account?

Allan Kirby

3 min read

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.

In Review: Maine Family Federal Credit Union (MFFCU)

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.

Should I use my personal PayPal account as a bank account?

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.

In Review: Coast Line Credit Union which serves South Portland, Maine

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.

Stocks to Buy: Is it time to buy Lloyds Bank (LYG), Natwest (NWG), and Barclays (BCS)

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.

In Review: University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU)

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.

Personal Finance & Community Banking Website

© 2020 MySmallBank.com

Mysmallbank.com Pro Subscription

Personal Finance and Community Banking website

Providing personal finance and money management articles, videos as well as publishing Mysuccess Personal Finance Magazine