02 Sep
The roots of credit unions are traced initially in Europe however the American model of them only became identified during the early twentieth century, taking on the ideas that the European forefather movements had been creating for centuries.
CU Beginnings
Through the Renaissance period, mental and technological developments helped strengthen the financial facet of the guild system. This allowed the expansion of capital and wealth of the service provider class and other professionals, and finally paved a approach for the middle class. Read the rest of this article...
29 Aug
Are you looking for a reverse mortgage in Grants Pass, Oregon? Why would someone want to retire to Southern Oregon? This question has so many answers that I hardly know where to begin. I guess we can just start listing the reasons and let them fall where they may.
Named as one of the top 5 places to retire by Time Magazine, Grants Pass, Oregon is a beautiful place to retire, with several mountains and two rivers. Active retirees will have plenty of things to do, from boating to skiing to just taking a nice drive. Read the rest of this article...
25 Aug
In the counties of Butler and Hamilton, Ohio, the sheriff’s departments tried to collect cash from prisoners to pay for the cost of their stay at prison. A huge failure, the program was halted a few weeks ago after it cost taxpayers $69,000 to settle a federal lawsuit. The state auditor put an end to the program because it wasn’t generating any revenue. Read the rest of this article...
21 Aug
In Dallas, the North Texas Tollway Authority, an authority that is responsible for collecting tolls, has been scrutinized for months due to its toll collecting policy. This policy charges drivers who do not pay up at the toll booth fines of hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. Because the NTTA has been under fire in the public eye, it announced today two steps it says that will target improving customer satisfaction. Read the rest of this article...
20 Aug
Large numbers of college students make that common mistake each year of signing up for as many credit cards as possible. There are always a bunch of card reps outside college games and other large events offering free tee shirts, water bottles, hats, gift certificates and more in exchange for a signature on a credit application. Read the rest of this article...
