Credit unions and banks offer many of the same types of financial products and services. But there are some key differences between the two. From ownership structure to membership ...

Both banks and credit unions offer a variety of financial products, including checking accounts and deposit accounts such as savings, money market and certificates of deposit (named “share ...

The nation’s 4,839 regional and community banks, and 5,041 credit unions are much different financial animals than the biggest banks in the United States. The behemoth banks have substantial chunks of ...

Deciding where to store your money, open a credit card or apply for a loan can be overwhelming. To make it even more difficult, your choice of banking institution — whether it be a bank or a credit ...

If you’re comparing a credit union vs. bank, you’re not alone. While both offer savings accounts, checking accounts and loan ...

People can choose between banks and credit unions to manage their financial needs. These financial institutions can provide similar services, but there are key differences that should be taken into ...

Lita Epstein has 18+ years of experience as an author and financial writer. She has also written over 40 books. Somer G. Anderson is CPA, doctor of accounting, and an accounting and finance professor ...

Credit unions are not-for-profit and may offer fewer products, but better rates. Banks are for-profit institutions and may offer more products, but often less competitive rates. Many or all of the ...