It's a Money Thing | CU Difference
Credit unions offer a different way to manage your money—one built around membership, community, and shared values. From choosing the right financial institution to understanding how credit unions support local growth, clear up common myths, and follow co-operative principles, these resources explain what makes credit unions unique and how they can help members make confident financial decisions.
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Choosing Your Financial Institution
Choosing where to manage your money matters. While credit unions and banks offer many of the same services, credit unions are member-owned and built around helping members save, borrow, and make confident financial decisions. Understanding the difference can help you choose the financial partner that fits your needs.
Growing Your Money Locally
Where you choose to manage your money can make a difference close to home. Credit unions help keep money working in the communities they serve by supporting members, local businesses, and neighborhood growth. It’s a reminder that local financial choices can have a lasting impact.
Credit Union Myths
Credit unions are sometimes misunderstood, but many common myths do not tell the full story. From everyday services and convenient access to insured deposits and simple membership steps, learning the facts can help you see how credit unions offer a safe, practical, and member-focused way to manage your money.
7 Co-operative Principles
Credit unions are built on shared values that guide how they serve their members and communities. The seven co-operative principles help explain what makes credit unions different, including democratic member control, financial education, cooperation, and a focus on people over profit. Understanding these principles can help show why credit unions are designed to support members’ financial well-being.
It’s a Money Thing® is a registered trademark of Currency Marketing and is in partnership with ServU Federal Credit Union to offer a digital library of financial topics. This information is general in nature and for your consideration, not as financial advice. Please contact your own financial professionals regarding your specific needs before taking any action based upon this information.