As the holiday season approaches, so do the expenses. Buying candy for trick-or-treaters, setting up the Thanksgiving feast and buying Christmas gifts for your family can all be huge burdens on your wallet. Sure, money is pretty far down the list of things that make a great family holiday, but it helps, and as a... read more
A new report released by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) showed that credit unions are leading the way in customer satisfaction. Along with other financial services, credit unions continue to rank top among financial institutions in various areas. Banks, however, have experienced a drop in customer satisfaction. Smaller banks have suffered the most as... read more
Credit unions one-up banks in lending in the latest report by the NCUA. The nation's once-sluggish financial platform seems to be gaining traction as credit unions continue to increase lending and memberships. According to data released by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), credit unions experienced a 9.8% loan growth during the second quarter of... read more
April is Financial Literacy month and credit unions across the nation are doing their part to shed light on the importance of financial education amongst young adults. Money management skills are somewhat lacking in this group despite attempts to improve financial literacy. A recent survey by EverFi and Higher One revealed that college freshmen who’d... read more
Auto-buying trends are changing thanks to the Baby Boomer generation according to a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute. Research shows when it comes to purchasing a new vehicle, baby boomers may have an edge over the potential buying power of Generation Y. Aging vehicles and an increase in disposable... read more
A common misconception today is that young adults are financially irresponsible, mainly because of their lack of experience in money management. Researchers from the Federal Reserve and Arizona State University suggest that college-aged credit card users are more responsible than middle-aged borrowers. The study indicates a strong relationship between early credit card use and mortgage... read more
On Thursday, October 17th, 2013, credit unions in 100 countries will celebrate International Credit Union Day. It is a day to proudly recognize the hard work of those working in the credit union industry and to how appreciation for credit union members. Credit unions continue to demonstrate their ability to improve the lives of individuals,... read more
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has filed a lawsuit against the country’s eight largest banks for allegedly selling faulty mortgages which led to the demise of two credit unions. The banks named in the lawsuit include: JP Morgan Chase Morgan Stanley Barclays Credit Suisse Royal Bank of Scotland UBS Wells Fargo Ally Financial Southwest... read more
A movement started in Florida called “Hike the Hill” is drawing its sights on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) is fighting against the removal of a federal tax exemption for credit unions across the nation. The debate has been in the public arena for years as lobbyists employed by... read more
Credit score provider FICO has released a new statistic showing that young Americans are avoiding credit cards. Since the beginning of the recession, the amount of youths living without credit cards has doubled. At the end of 2012, it was reported that the 16 percent of the 18-29 crowd didn’t own a credit card, up... read more
©2025 Valley Federal Credit Union · Main Office Located at 183 E. Price Road, Brownsville, Texas 78521 (956) 546-3108 · Privacy Policy
