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Top Ways Americans Are Slashing Spending
Between the beginning of the recession in 2007 up until May 2011, Americans have cut...
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THE CURRENT CD QUANDARY: Today’s yields can’t beat inflation.
CD investors are effectively losing money. According to Market Rates Insight, a research firm tracking bank rates, annualized inflation has surpassed long-term certificate of deposit rates since February. In April, 12-month inflation hit 3.16% while the highest-yielding 5-year callable CD on the market offered a 2.4% interest rate. May’s Consumer Price Index put annualized inflation at 3.6%; as of mid-June, the highest-yielding nationally available 5-year CD was at 3.05% APY.1,2,3
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Seven scams targeting small businesses
MADISON, Wis. (1/10/11 CUNA)–Small businesses should note seven scams, according to the Better Business Bureau...
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Field trip to the credit union
Last night we hosted a few cub scouts for a tour of the credit union....
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Bankrate blog: CU members in good company financially
MADISON, Wis. (11/8/10 CUNA)–Consumers who conduct their financial transactions at credit unions have a more...
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Protect your pets with VPI Pet Insurance
At SIU Credit Union, we love our pets and we are pleased to offer VPI...
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Happy Credit Union Day
Today we celebrate International Credit Union Day. Credit unions started with an idea: that people could...
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Agency warns of false site, phishing scam
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (10/8/10)—Credit unions should be wary of e-mails that claim to be from the...
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Member Spotlight: Jeff McGoy
How long have you been a member at SIU Credit Union? Jeff: I have been...
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FBI warns of debit card phone scam
September 7, 2010 FBI, SPRINGFIELD DIVISION http://springfield.fbi.gov DEBIT CARD PHONE...