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Banking on the Go
View allMoney management apps to simplify your finances
How to transfer money
Top 3 things you can do at an ATM
Your Bill Pay upgrade is here
A new Bill Pay experience is coming soon
9 tips to protect your online banking accounts
What if you couldn’t get to the credit union?
Fraudsters and fake phone calls
A new Online Banking experience is coming
Routing number
Understanding debit holds
New denominations offered at upgraded ATMs
Business Services
View allFriday Five Business Briefing – March 5, 2021
6 strategies for hiring manufacturing workers
Consumers’ Jeff Chappell recognized as one of Corp! Magazine’s 2021 MVPs
Friday Five Business Briefing – February 19, 2021
Help Your Team Alleviate Stress
Friday Five Business Briefing – February 5, 2021
Side hustle finances 101
Friday Five Business Briefing – January 22, 2021
5 ways to cut business expenses
Friday Five Business Briefing – January 8, 2021
High-demand businesses in 2021
Friday Five Business Briefing – December 25, 2020
Checking and Debit
View allMoney doesn’t grow on trees
All about student checking accounts
What to look for in a checking account
Congratulations, grads! Step into your next chapter with Simple Checking.
Banking is better with Member Perks!
Routing number
Tax Information
Receiving an international wire transfer
Protect yourself against fraud
Understanding debit holds
Maximize your card benefits by keeping info updated
New denominations offered at upgraded ATMs
Financial Wellness
View allFAQs about Tax Day 2021
How do personal loans work?
Top 10 questions about your credit score
If it all went wrong tomorrow
Money management apps to simplify your finances
Avoid holiday shopping stress next year–open a Christmas Savings account!
Start the new year off with a NO FEE credit card balance transfer
Stimulus package updates
Using IRA funds early
New scams target online banking
How balance transfers work
What to do when financial hardship hits
In Your Community
View allGiving back to our communities
Consumers’ Jeff Chappell recognized as one of Corp! Magazine’s 2021 MVPs
Consumers ends 2020 with a number of organization awards
The gift of outreach
Thanksgiving reimagined for 2020
Consumers named 2020 Michigan’s Best and Brightest in Wellness® award winner
A delightfully haunted Halloween
Join us in sharing kindness!
Consumers Credit Union named Best Credit Union to Work For in the Nation
Michigan Women Forward honors three local legends
Over 1 million for Michigan businesses
How to finesse your BBQ sauce
Investment Services
View allSticker Shock: Creative Ways to Lower the Cost of College
Tax Planning for Income
Common Factors Affecting Retirement Income
Revisiting the 4% Rule
Nuts and Bolts: How to Roll Over Your Employer Retirement Plan Assets
Tax Planning for Income
The Tax Benefits of Your Retirement Savings Plan
SECURE Act Changed IRA and Retirement Plan Inheritance Rules
Taxation of Investments
Do Your Parents Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
Using IRA funds early
What to Do after You’ve Been Automatically Enrolled in Your Company’s Retirement Plan
Your Car
View allThe best time to refinance a car
7 mistakes to avoid when buying an RV
What credit scores mean for car loans
Preferred Dealer Spotlight: Berger Chevrolet goes above and beyond
What’s the best time of year to buy an RV?
Can I afford a boat?
Changes are coming to Michigan auto insurance
Motorcycle buying and financing
For the best new car deal, time it right
How to buy a car during quarantine
The basics of financing a new boat
How an auto loan pre-approval helps with the car buying process
Your Credit
View allTop 10 questions about your credit score
Start the new year off with a NO FEE credit card balance transfer
How balance transfers work
Redeem your credit card rewards to make a difference
Defend against credit card fraud
Tap & Go® debit cards are coming soon!
Fraudsters and fake phone calls
New year, new look, new way to pay!
When a loan is better than cash
Credit card tips for holiday shopping
Credit Scores and Credit Cards | eightWest with Scott Dobson
Treat yourself with credit card rewards
Your Home
View allDIY or hire out home repairs?
How to buy or sell a furnished home
Home renovations that add value
Meet Mortgage Loan Officer Melissa!
Paint like a pro
When mortgage forbearance ends
Benefits of a credit union mortgage
Credit score tips for home buyers
Paint a whiteboard anyplace
Don’t ignore condensation on windows
Home care by season
How to save money on new appliances
Your Savings
View allAvoid holiday shopping stress next year–open a Christmas Savings account!
You’ll love yourself for saving now – Christmas Savings Accounts!
The basics of a certificate of deposit
When fraudsters attack!
Build up an emergency fund without feeling deprived
5 tips to healthier savings
Money Market vs. CD – Choose what’s best for you
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