Credit unions may offer lower mortgage rates and fees, but often lack the in-person branches and digital services that banks do. Bigger banks might offer a wider variety of loan products and don’t ...

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If you’re comparing a credit union vs. bank, you’re not alone. While both offer savings accounts, checking accounts and loan options, they operate under different business models. Banks are for-profit ...

You’ll want to pick an affordable mortgage loan and work with a lender that can meet your financial needs now and potentially in the future. That might be a bank or a credit union. Whether you get ...

Theresa Stevens is a personal finance writer based in Boston, MA. As a former financial advisor, she has first-hand experience helping people solve their money challenges. When she's not writing, ...

Martha C. White is a contributor to Buy Side and a finance expert, specializing in banking, loans and credit cards. Looking for a new bank? The first decision you need to make is whether you really ...

Since credit unions are not-for-profit institutions (i.e., their goal isn't to drive up profit for shareholders), they can ...

Can you explain the difference between a credit union and a regular bank? My friends keep telling me that it is better to join a credit union. Also, do I need to be a teacher or in the military to ...