In some ways, credit unions are virtually identical to banks. They provide a whole list of financial services and generally help people protect their money. But there are quite a few ways in which credit unions differ from banks. And while credit unions aren’t the best choice for everyone, some of those differences can improve [...]

People in the Midwest have been facing torrential downpours for days. Many have been forced to evacuate, leaving their homes and most of their possessions behind. Many have also opted to stick it out — to fight off Mother Nature with sandbags and pumps. Making decisions in this sort of situation is hard: you have [...]

When you get mail from your bank, it seems like it always either a statement, an offer for a new service or a privacy notice. I always wonder why my bank feels the need to change their privacy policies so often. Despite how boring the average privacy policy is, though, I do make the effort [...]

Identity thieves are hiding in sheep’s clothing. Learn how fraudsters are mimicking your favorite websites to glean your information.

When I was in college, I watched a friend of mine buy a copy of a movie I knew for a fact he had just a copy of last week. When I mentioned the fact, his response just about floored me. He had bought another copy, he told me, but that one had a big [...]

In the war against Identity Theft, your bank is your first line of defense. Learn how and what they’re doing to keep you safe.