This is the story of an idea. A simple idea: That people could pool their money and make loans to each other. It’s the credit union idea, and it evolved from the cooperative activities of early 19th ...

A credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution that returns profits from its financial services to its members, or customers. Credit unions don’t pay taxes and tend to offer better rates on ...

It’s no secret, Americans are big into ownership. Most people agree it’s better to own a home than rent—and that’s what makes credit unions special: A sense of ownership. When you join a credit union, ...

Credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions that provide many of the same services as banks — but with some major differences. Unlike banks, which are for-profit businesses owned by ...