Financial Education
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What is a credit union?
Not sure what a credit union is or why you should join? Here are a...
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Will You Be a Scam Artist’s Next Target?
Believing that fraud can’t happen to us — because we’re too smart, logical or informed...
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The Credit Union Difference – What’s In A Membership?
As a member of SIU Credit Union, you are uniquely positioned to manage your finances...
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Credit Scores Are Rising — Is Yours, Too?
Credit scores are creeping upward for most Americans, according to the latest “State of Credit”...
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8 Ways To Avoid Getting Scammed On Craigslist Â
The arrival of warmer weather and the deep house cleaning it inspires means more people...
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Beware of Phishing – Tips to Spot the Phish
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to trick individuals by creating and sending fake emails that...
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When Should I Put My House On The Market?
If you’re thinking of selling your home, think spring. That’s because the season of blossoming...
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All You Need To Know About P2P Payment Systems
Cash is so overrated. Why fumble through wads of crumpled bills and piles of change...
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Why should I have a down payment on my auto loan?
“No money down!” These words are nearly impossible to ignore when you’re shopping for a...
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How Much the Wrong Savings Account Cost You in 2018
With some of the top online banks and credit unions offering interest rates around 2%, keeping...