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Can You Have Too Much Credit?

People who care about their credit scores tend to obsess about some things they probably...

What is a balance transfer?

2020 has started out rough. If you have debt with a high-interest APR (annual percentage...

Why You Might Not Want to Zero Out Every Credit Card

In general, using as little of your credit card limits as possible is better for...

COVID-19 is Causing a Coin Shortage

The COVID-19 Global pandemic caused an initial panic leaving store shelves empty of face masks...

On-Site Visits Back to “By Appointment Only”

Due to the recent uptick in local COVID cases, all SIUCU branches INCLUDING Metropolis have...

Beware Back-to-School Tuition Scams

Back-to-school season means a flurry of shopping — and a flurry of scams. Scammers know...

Don’t Fall for COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Scams

Student loan borrowers were targets for scams before the coronavirus pandemic hit. The longer people...

All You Need to Know About Student Loan Changes During COVID-19

With unemployment levels rising and many employers cutting work hours, lots of college grads are...

Schedule Your Appointment Online

Welcome Back! All SIU Credit Union branches have reopened for on-site visits. Scheduling an appointment...

How to Manage Your Credit Score During a Crisis

Even in a financial crisis, credit scoring still works the same as it always has....