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packman

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8. Joined a credit union after being a banking person for decades

Reply to Phentex (Original post)

Thu Jun 16, 2016, 11:51 AM

Jun 2016

Best financial thing I ever did. On credit cards alone, my interest (Yes, I know now it's appalling) paid out went from close to $500 a month to less than $150 which allowed us to pay off the cards . A car loan at 1.75% allowed us to get a new car.

There are several credit unions you probably qualify for ranging from military service to just being in a certain geographical area. Shop around, I found it worthwhile.

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Anybody have a credit union you are happy with? [View all] Phentex Jun 2016 OP

My grandfather was a founding member and officer of a credit union TexasProgresive Jun 2016 #1

Thanks... Phentex Jun 2016 #3

Mine still does. n/t djean111 Jun 2016 #7

There are a lot of good people at Delta. Dawgs Jun 2016 #2

Thanks... Phentex Jun 2016 #4

Been with LGE Brainstormy Jun 2016 #5

That's a good testimony... Phentex Jun 2016 #6

Joined a credit union after being a banking person for decades packman Jun 2016 #8

I am going to look around... Phentex Jun 2016 #9