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Credit unions are a type of banking institution that is owned and controlled by its members. Credit unions offer many of the same financial services as traditional banks, such as checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. Continue Reading Below

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Federally-Insured Credit Unions: Definition, Benefits, and Regulatory Impact Thumbnail

Federally-Insured Credit Unions: Definition, Benefits, and Regulatory Impact

Silas Bamigbola

National Credit Union Association (NCUA) Insured Institutions: Explained, Protected, and Empowered Thumbnail

National Credit Union Association (NCUA) Insured Institutions: Explained, Protected, and Empowered

Silas Bamigbola

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA): Definition, Functions, and Impact Thumbnail

National Credit Union Administration (NCUA): Definition, Functions, and Impact

Dan Agbo

CAMELS Rating System: Decoding the Essentials and Real-world Impact Thumbnail

CAMELS Rating System: Decoding the Essentials and Real-world Impact

SuperMoney Team

Federal Credit Unions (FCUs): Explained, Benefits, and Membership Thumbnail

Federal Credit Unions (FCUs): Explained, Benefits, and Membership

Silas Bamigbola

SECU Credit Union: What It Offers and How to Join Thumbnail

SECU Credit Union: What It Offers and How to Join

Silas Bamigbola

Understanding the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) - Ensuring Fair and Discrimination-free Access to Credit Thumbnail

Understanding the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) - Ensuring Fair and Discrimination-free Access to Credit

Alessandra Nicole

FDIC Insured Accounts Thumbnail

FDIC Insured Accounts

SuperMoney Team

Building Societies: What They Are, How They Work, and Real-Life Examples Thumbnail

Building Societies: What They Are, How They Work, and Real-Life Examples

Abi Bus

What is a Credit Union Thumbnail

What is a Credit Union

SuperMoney Team

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Learn About Credit Unions

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Thumbnail for Blog Article: How FDIC Insurance Works for Savings Accounts

How FDIC Insurance Works for Savings Accounts

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Thumbnail for Blog Article: Credit Unions vs. Banks for Mortgages

Credit Unions vs. Banks for Mortgages

Benjamin Locke

Thumbnail for Blog Article: Credit Unions: The Definitive Guide to Bank Alternatives

Credit Unions: The Definitive Guide to Bank Alternatives

Andrew Latham

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About Credit Unions

Credit unions are a type of banking institution that is owned and controlled by its members. Credit unions offer many of the same financial services as traditional banks, such as checking and savings accounts, loans, and credit cards. However, credit unions are often smaller and more community-focused than commercial banks, and they may offer higher interest rates and lower fees to their members. Credit unions are typically not-for-profit organizations, and they are typically organized around a common bond, such as a shared occupation or location.