If you’ve had the misfortune of having a checking account closed due to being overdrawn for an extended period of time, then you probably know how difficult it can be to open future accounts at other financial institutions. Banks and credit unions use a special consumer reporting agency, Chex Systems, in order to protect themselves ...
Saving your money, as best as you can, is an important step to your family’s well being and your ability to some day retire. There are many different types of bank accounts to choose from, whether it is a checking account, a savings account, an individual retirement account or so on. These accounts can be ...
Credit union membership ranks are growing and with good reason. Credit unions will almost always offer you a better savings rate than your local bank. And when it comes to borrowing money you will usually get a better deal as well. For example on a new car loan you might be able to save 1 ...
It’s hard to find community credit unions in the Chicago area that don’t require you to work for a particular employer or have other organizational affiliations like military service, church membership, alumni status, etc. However, there are a handful of credit unions out there requiring nothing more than a residence or job – of any ...
Search online bidding sites and coin outlets for silver coins, and you are unlikely to find a bargain. After all, dealers and sellers know what these items are worth as well as the current melt value. Do not count on finding high-quality coinage for melt value price – unless of course you look beyond the ...
