CNBC Select explains what a credit union is, how it differs from a bank, how to become a member and the pros and cons of banking of opening an account. Credit unions What is a credit union?

A credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution that’s owned by its members. Credit unions are similar to banks in that they often provide the same kinds of financial products like ...

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The best credit union savings accounts rival or beat the best bank savings accounts, with high APYs, low deposit requirements and no monthly fees. We reviewed more than 200 credit union savings ...

In February, ACU Credit Union and University Credit Union (UCU) merged to help increase financial services and provide UCU with an on-site location in Texas. The name will now be ACU Credit Union ...

However, you do have to qualify for credit union membership in order to apply. A bank is a financial institution authorized to offer services and accounts like checking and savings or loans like ...

Two months after Crystal Run Healthcare workers voted overwhelmingly to unionize, the National Labor Relations Board dismissed their employer’s objections to the union election without a hearing.

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Credit-card balances stand at an all-time high of $1.2 trillion, up more than 7 percent year-on-year, and the share of borrowers who are late on their payments has reached its highest point since ...