WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.–Truliant FCU here will become the first credit union in the state that will be able to offer complete e-closing services on mortgages, according to North Carolina Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall.
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NEW YORK– Financial coaching has a positive impact on credit unions and their members, according to new brief released by Inclusiv.
WASHINGTON–With more than seven-in-10 consumers still choosing their financial institution as the result of the branch they see, changing that experience and look can be critical—or the source of critical mistakes, according to one expert.
ST. LOUIS–A new survey that reveals there may be an opportunity—indeed, an acute need—in helping Baby Boomers set to retire to plan for their financial needs.
RALEIGH, N.C.–One student who entered college after attending a business magnet high school that included a focus on finance admits she missed the lesson on credit unions. But she also finds them intriguing.
RALEIGH, N.C.–One college student who has participated in financial literacy classes in the past admits he hasn’t retained much of what was taught. And while he likes the bank he’s with, he also expresses an interest in the CU concept once it’s explained.
RALEIGH, N.C.–One student who describes himself as “indifferent” to banks admits he also doesn’t know whether credit unions are also banks—but also expresses an interest in the CU concept once it’s explained.
RALEIGH, N.C.–For one student, if any financial lessons were taught prior to arriving in college, he concedes not much has “stuck” with him, even if he displays a good understanding of the basics. And that includes his credit union.
RALEIGH, N.C.–One student who is a Wells Fargo customer has a pretty good understanding of how credit unions work—almost. But the student does know what she’s looking for: a little honesty.
RALEIGH, N.C.–One student who described her financial education prior to college admits she has only a “fuzzy” on what credit unions are, yet after the concept is explained finds CUs an attractive alternative, especially if certain benefits are available.