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Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Consumers Credit Union Locations Now Listed on AbleVu to Support Accessibility and Inclusion
Buying a Home with No Down Payment
What’s Ahead for Health Insurance in Michigan
Plan for Tomorrow, Today
What’s Your Money Blind Spot?
What’s Home Equity?
Retire and Sell Your Business to Employees
A Primer on Dividends
Consumers Credit Union Named a 2025 Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Winner
Buying a Car Online vs. In Person: What to Expect
Is a 55+ Home Right for You?
What to Consider When Buying a Vehicle for a Business
6 Steps to Help You Start Growing Your Wealth
All About Seller Concessions
4 Ways Businesses Can Support Their Communities
Banking on the Go
View all24/7 Smart Locker Convenience at Our Corner@Drake Office
Verification By Voice
Money 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
Consumers Credit Union wins national Mastercard® innovation award
9 tips to protect your online banking accounts
What if You Couldn’t Get to the Credit Union?
A new Online Banking experience is coming
Understanding debit holds
Business Services
View allWhat’s Ahead for Health Insurance in Michigan
Retire and Sell Your Business to Employees
What to Consider When Buying a Vehicle for a Business
4 Ways Businesses Can Support Their Communities
Who Should Advertise on WhatsApp?
Positive Pay Helps Businesses Fight Fraud
Know Your Cost of Acquiring Customers
What to Know About Micro-credentials
Changing the Perception of Manufacturing
Want to Start a Food Truck?
Tips for More Effective Meetings
What’s a Payment Processor?
Checking and Debit
View allThe importance of checking your credit report
Money doesn’t grow on trees
All about student checking accounts
What to Look for in a Checking Account
Banking is better with Member Perks!
Tax Information
Protect Yourself Against Fraud
Understanding debit holds
Maximize Your Card Benefits by Keeping Info Updated
Get the Skinny on Skimmers to Protect Your Credit and Debit Accounts
Take 5 Minutes to Get Free ID Theft Protection
Consumers @Work
View all2024 Annual Impact Report
Avoid Holiday Shopping Stress Next Year–Open a Christmas Savings Account!
Financial Fitness for Your Workforce: Partner with Consumers @Work
2023 Annual Impact Report
Why You Should Check Your Free Credit Score
How Long Should Financial Records Be Kept?
How Much Internet Speed Do You Really Need?
What Are Personal Financial Assets?
Student Loan Payments Restart This Month
Is Pet Insurance Worth It?
Use Autumn Leaves for a Healthier Lawn
How to Shop for a Good Deal on Car Insurance
Financial Wellness
View allWhat’s Your Money Blind Spot?
Consumers Credit Union Named a 2025 Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Winner
Buying a Car Online vs. In Person: What to Expect
Consumers Credit Union Recognized by Inc. as One of the Best Workplaces in 2025
Using Miles and Points vs. Cash for Flights
What’s The Best Time of Year to Buy a Car?
Discover Michigan at a Discount
Beware of Check Washing Scams
Get Your Cash Back Rewards Immediately
Consumers Credit Union Honored with Multiple Best and Brightest Awards for Creative Wellness and Wellbeing Solutions
Can You Get Car Loans for Private Sales?
How to Protect Your Mobile Wallet
In Your Community
View allConsumers Credit Union Locations Now Listed on AbleVu to Support Accessibility and Inclusion
Team Member Spotlight: Cindy Powell Reflects on 31 Years of Service
How Volunteers Help Strengthen Our Community
Consumers Credit Union Celebrates Local Partners Through #MarchGoodness
2024 Annual Impact Report
Recurring Donations Are a Win-Win
Volunteers: The Heartbeat of Milestone Senior Services
Consumers Named a Best Credit Union to Work For 2024
Celebrating Josh Pompey: A Most Valuable Young Professional
Consumers Wins 2024 Best and Brightest in the Nation and Local Wellness Accolades
Consumers Credit Union Receives 2024 West Michigan Best and Brightest Recognition
Support Local Nonprofits Through #MarchGoodness
Investment Services
View allDon’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy
Plan for Tomorrow, Today
A Primer on Dividends
6 Steps to Help You Start Growing Your Wealth
Retirement Realities
Celebrate National 529 Education Savings Day With Us!
Healthcare Costs in Retirement
Starting a Roth IRA for a Teen
Prevent a Rift: Money Tips for Newlyweds
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor?
How Will Working Affect Social Security Benefits?
New 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits for 2024
Your Car
View allWhat You Need to Bring to Buy a Car at a Dealership
When Is It Time To Get a New Car?
How To Determine Car Resale Value
How to Save When Buying Car Tires
The Basics of Car Warranties
Are Safe Driver Discounts Worth It?
What to Consider When Buying a Used Electric Car
How To Sell A Car
Should You DIY Car Maintenance and Repairs?
How to Make the Most of a Car Test Drive
Should You Buy A Used Car With An Accident History?
What is MSRP?
Your Credit
View allWhich Credit Card Should You Pay Off First?
How to Know If a Balance Transfer is Right for You
7 Things That Can Damage Your Credit Score
How Long Does It Take to Improve Your Credit Score?
Forgetting to Pay Bills?
What Renting Means for Your Credit Score
Bad Credit Habits and How to Break Them
How to Create a Financial Vision Board
How to Get Your First Credit Card
What to Know About “Buy Here, Pay Here” Car Financing
FAQs About Credit Freezes
Top 10 Questions About Your Credit Score
Your Home
View allBuying a Home with No Down Payment
What’s Home Equity?
Is a 55+ Home Right for You?
All About Seller Concessions
7 Things to Do When Moving Into a New House
Is Your Contractor Licensed and Insured?
Portable AC Dos and Don’ts
How to Research a Neighborhood Before Buying a Home
Clean Household Filters Save Money
Giving Brick Exteriors a Refresh
Would Your Homeowners Insurance Cover a Major Event?
The Hidden Costs of Clutter
Your Savings
View allAvoid Holiday Shopping Stress Next Year–Open a Christmas Savings Account!
The Basics of Money Market Accounts
Digital Envelope System: The Safer Way to Budget
Consumers Credit Union Launches Enhanced Financial Literacy Hub, Your Money. Your Life.
How to Save Money at Restaurants
Goals to Focus on After Paying off a Credit Card
Money Lessons They Don’t Teach In School
How to Find Coupons and Save More Money
What to Do with Graduation Money
Bad Credit Habits and How to Break Them
How to Catch Up on Retirement Savings
What To Do If You’re Scammed Out of Money
Youth Financial Education
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