If you’re looking for low interest rates on loans and higher returns on savings accounts and other investments, SECU might be for you. I’ve had a checking account at Wachovia since I was a teenager, but I opened a SECU account when I was looking for good savings account interest rates. To be a member you have to either be a state employee or be a first-degree relative of someone wit...

I have had accounts at this credit union for over 12 years now.  I have not been a Baltimore County, MD employee but the credit union is structured to allow relatives of employees to become members, so I used my brother as an "in".  The accounts at this credit union are diverse.  They have an account to match your particular needs.  I do most of my banking by mail ...

I've belonged to quite a few banks and credit unions over the years.  And I have to say that I definately prefer Credit Unions to a bank.  When I moved away from home I also left behind my military credit unions which I had belonged to for as long as I can recall (Navy Federal and Cherry Point).  It was quite a shock for me when I learned that most banks do not give interest ...

I have a passion for business. One of the things that I believe is that harsh treatment of employees is absolutely not the way to run a business. I cannot find any reason that would lead me to believe that employees who fear their bosses work harder than those who love them… or at least respect them.Chicken Soup for the Soul at Work is a book that wholeheartedly shows time and time again...

One way to have life insurance coverage is through your employer.  If you have a great employer, this will be one of your benefits and no charge to you.  Luckily, I have such an employer.For the past 20 years I have had life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.  The life insurance policy is for $60,000.00 which doubles to $120,000.00 if my death is...