Credit unions get their due: as more banks turn their backs on community needs, the lure of credit unions is stronger than ever - includes related articles on credit unions for children members and how to start a credit union

Black Enterprise, Sept, 1993 by Carolyn M. Brown

> Much like selecting a bank, joining a credit union is a highly personal decision. So before you make a commitment about where to stash your cash, as yourself: What do I really want? Are you looking for a friendly, service-oriented financial institution where deposits are high, loans rates are low and everybody knows your name? If this is the case, then a credit union may be just right for you.