Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Affordability should be a top concern when shopping for a mortgage loan. You can find that with a bank or a credit union. You can, and should, get multiple mortgage preapproval offers. These can come ...

Credit unions and banks offer many of the same types of financial products and services. But there are some key differences between the two. From ownership structure to membership ...

The holiday season is here, and while we’re busy shopping and celebrating, online hackers are hard at work, too. Cybercrime ...

Mahalo Banking, a CUSO providing online and mobile banking solutions for credit unions, has been named the Product Innovation -- Mobile Banking winner in this year's Credit Union Times LUMINARIES ...

Marc is senior editor at CNET Money, overseeing banking and home equity coverage. He's been a financial writer and editor for more than two decades, working for The Kiplinger Washington Editors, U.S.

Credit unions are nonprofit and member-owned, so they may offer more favorable borrowing terms on personal loans, including lower interest rates and fees. Getting a personal loan from a bank or online ...

Golden 1 Credit Union is a Sacramento-based nonprofit cooperative open to California residents. It offers a full suite of deposit accounts along with lending and financial education services. While ...

When people look to open a checking or savings account, chances are they'll automatically turn to their neighborhood bank. However, joining a community credit union — which offers similar services and ...

A Winnipeg woman is warning others about what can go wrong in online banking after a credit union is holding her responsible ...

Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

Getting a mortgage might be the biggest debt you incur in your lifetime. So, it’s important to work with the right lender to make sure you get the best terms for your home purchase. Banks and credit ...