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Consumers Can Find Low-Cost Checking, Despite Bank of America Move

Bank of America has made headlines for dismantling eBanking, a checking account that made it...

What You Need to Know about Government Shutdowns  

After experiencing a government shutdown for about a half-week, you may have been wondering what...

Mistakes First-Time Homeowners Make 

Q: My husband and I have been renting an apartment since we got married. We...

Western Union Fraud Case: How to File a Claim

In January 2017, global money transfer service Western Union agreed to pay the U.S. government...

For Kids’ Allowance, No Cash Required

Before electronic payments came along, giving your kid an allowance was as easy as handing...

2018 Scholarship Application Now Available

January 4, 2018 – Carbondale, IL – SIU Credit Union is pleased to announce the...

How to Actually Keep Your New Year’s Debt Resolution

Paying off debt in the new year is a common resolution. But resolving to do...

Financial Preparation For 2018

2018 is almost here. Are you ready? Remember the Boy Scout motto: Be prepared! A...

Protecting Yourself Against Card Cracking Scams

In a recent scam targeting cash-strapped millennials, fraudsters are once again cashing in on people’s...

Beware Of Banking Scams

Scammers never take a break. They’re always dreaming up ways to con you out of...