News & Resources
Tips, news, financial education from Valley Federal Credit Union to help you borrow smarter, save more and bank with confidence.
Banks Are On the Losing End Banks with unsatisfied customers are now becoming a trend. A Javelin Strategy and Research report stated that banks like Wells Fargo, Chase and Bank of America are at high risk of losing customers. In March 2012, 11 percent of
Credit Unions and Scholarships Recently, a prominent federal credit union awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to high school seniors. These students will be going to college with a little load off of their shoulders, knowing their student loans will not be as burdensome. Credit
Why you should join a credit union Credit unions are similar to banks, and for this reason, many people may mistake a credit union for another typical bank. The truth is, however, a credit union differs from a bank, and these differences can benefit you
Moms Without Credit Cards Recently, light has been shed on stay-at-home moms who are unable to obtain credit cards. Though many of these women are living financially secure lifestyles, major credit card companies are denying unemployed people credit cards, regardless of an impressive credit score
The Washington post recently reported that credit unions have reached their highest peak in the last five years. This is big news, especially after protesting what has taken place on Wall Street. With $11.2 billion in loans through credit unions in the last years, there
H-E-B to open in-store credit union branches The Texas grocery store has announced that five Generations Federal Credit Union branches will open in Bexar County stores. This will offer more resources to credit union members living around the area and will provide convenient, in-and-out transactions
Lower APR rates for credit union members The start of February 2012 marks lower rates for credit card holders with the annual percentage falling to 14.91 percent. Reports say this rate is the lowest it has been since August 2011 and should continue to decrease.
College students have to worry about much more than just schoolwork and going to class. Student are burdened with having to pay for school tuition, expensive books, housing, and meals. Aside from the basic survival necessities of a college student, additional finances can place heavier
Having a new credit card can be an exciting experience, but if not used correctly, you can get into debt and find yourself feeling helpless. Credit cards can be beneficial to you, but you must know how to use them correctly. Your credit reports and
Join Valley Federal Credit Union and experience banking that puts you first.
