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Going on Your Next Employment Interview

Job interviews can be challenging and stressful. Planning ahead and being prepared for hard questions will give you an edge. Here are some tips to ensure a smooth interview.

Talking Money With The Inmates

For a little over an hour a month, I attend boot camp. Not boot camp in the traditional sense, rather at the Illinois Youth Detention Center in Murphysboro. For the past several months the credit union has been invited to come in and talk to the inmates about financial literacy. I also bring a birthday cake with me for those celebrating birthdays that month. It's amazing how that little gesture means the world to those locked up, without family on their special day.

Fraud Alerts On The Rise

This past week saw several government warnings and alerts about financial frauds as well as several credit unions reporting other scams that could spook some accountholders. But these are no Halloween pranksters. Keesler FCU reported that at its base in RAF Mildenhall, England, about 100 members saw fraudulent charges on their accounts this month (Stars and StripesOct. 28). All affected accountholders had visited Spain sometime this year, Michelle Foster, a loss prevention manager for Keesler told Stars and Stripes.

Happy Halloween

        

Why Credit Unions Aren’t Banks

When we are out and about in the community, we often hear two things. What's a credit union? and I didn't know I could join. To be clear, if you are living in Southern Illinois you are more than likely eligible to join SIU Credit Union. And no, you don't have to been connected to Southern Illinois University to join the credit union.

SIU Credit Union Can Put You in Business

SIU Credit Union is here to help small-to-medium size business. Credit unions have established a relationship with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to expedite loans to credit-worthy small businesses. The SBA's finance programs enhance the ability of credit unions to provide long- and short-term loans to small businesses that might not qualify through other lending channels.

Having a Hard Time Making Your Car Payment?

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Wind Energy Facts

The U.S. wind energy industry installed a record 8,358 mw of new generating capacity in 2008, enough to serve more than 2 million homes.

Selecting a Credit Card

Having a credit card is much easier and safer than carrying large amounts of cash with you. But are the credit cards in your wallet really offering you the best deal?

ACS Taste of Hope Carbondale

SIU Credit Union has been an active supporter of the American Cancer Society. This year, we raised over $4,000 for the Carbondale Relay for Life. But we know we can do more. So, won't you help us get the word out about the second annual Taste of Hope Carbondale? Read below for more information.