In 1953, Walter York started Steel Parts Credit Union (now Encompass Credit Union). His reason for doing so was to help his fellow steelworkers – and it was his passion for helping his community that drove him to create an entity that is proudly part of the top 20% of credit unions in the country.
Read MoreIf you like the idea of joining a not-for-profit financial services community where you have ownership, then you may like the idea of credit union membership. Over the years, credit unions have provided savvy consumers with a strong alternative to traditional banking, attracting more than 132.6 million members in the United States alone.
Credit union benefits don’t just include a full spectrum of financial services and products such as credit union savings accounts, which typically offer high rates of return, and credit union checking accounts, which come with fewer — or even no — fees attached, but also a mission to help their members improve financial wellness. Interested? Let’s explore the process of understanding, choosing, and applying to a credit union for membership.
Read MorePlanning for retirement is a lifelong journey. It starts with the first paycheck you earn and ends when you finally hang up your work boots for good. The question that is often at the top of most people's minds is, "How much should I save for my retirement?"
Read MoreHow many banks in your area can be honest about the way they handle your money? Encompass Credit Union has nothing to hide about who we are and who we serve. Here’s why.
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