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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.


Allan Kirby
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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
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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
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In Review: Valley Credit Union
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union. Valley CU is a great one branch credit union that has served Salem, Oregon since 1957.


Allan Kirby
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In Review: Comunidad Latina Federal Credit Union
Selected a Top Choice Credit Union, Comunidad Latina Federal Credit Union (CLFCU) is an incredibly well-run community-based credit union.


Allan Kirby
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In Review: Greater Wyoming Federal Credit Union
Selected a Top Choice Credit Union. Greater Wyoming Federal CU is a highly rated credit union.


Allan Kirby
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In Review: MIT Federal Credit Union, Lexington, and Cambridge Massachusetts
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, MIT FCU is an incredibly well run credit union celebrating 80 years of service.


Allan Kirby
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In Review: Rivermark Community Credit Union, Beaverton, Oregon
Selected as an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Rivermark Community CU sets itself apart as a truly innovative customer centric credit union.
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