paradox asked: where can i find a credit union in chicago, il. I heard they would have the best interest rates on cd, is that true? Please give me the adress if you can or a phone number. thank you

DQ asked: What are the advatges and disavantage and beniffites of both?
The only thing that is that my bank “BB*T” is extreamly close to my house like walking distance but my credit union wich I am thinking of joining “Fairfax Credit Union” is about 10-15 miniutes from my house so what would you advice me [...]

chocolatebabycakes asked: I live in Georgia. I have savings and checking accounts with 2 major banks but I always wanted to open an account with a credit union to take advantage of low intrest rates, low checking fees, etc. I heard the only way you can open an account with a credit union is [...]

Ezza asked: I am the cosigner on my ex husband’s loan (UGH!) and he is in default. My car loan is financed through the same bank. The vehicles were purchased at separate times and through separate dealerships. Can the credit union repossess my car too if his gets repo’d due to nonpayment? [...]

Me asked: What is the difference between opening an account at a credit union and opening an account at a regular bank. Also if I have an overdran account at one bank and try to open another account at a credit union will I be able to?

Amy E asked: I’ve always banked at a traditional bank but some of my friends are always talking about our local credit union branch being so great. What is the difference between a bank and a credit union?

Just me! asked: I have a checking and savings with a credit union that my mom set up for me when I was a child but now am looking to get a joint checking account. Should I go with a credit union or bank?

AHG asked: My husband and I have accounts in “regular” banks and a credit union. Is my credit union a safer place for money now than the regular banks given the bankruptcies and buyouts of those banks?

Nina asked: I was considering joining a credit union. The credit union is offered through one that my company has indirect ties with in the same industry. I would like to know what are the benefits of joining a credit union for an average person? Also what are the downfalls to belonging [...]

Robert asked: I became administrator for my sisters estate and have a POA-Letter of Testamentary. I went to her credit union to withdraw her saving/checking to deposit into a probate account. The credit union would not release the funds unless I paid the entire balance on her credit card from the same credit union. [...]