Whether you want to protect yourself against identity theft or just want to keep an eye on your credit score, it's smart for you to monitor your credit. Credit monitoring services let Detroit residents track their progress to better credit, make it easy to see if your score has been compromised, and go into any financial agreement knowing where you stand. If you've got questions like "how often should I check my credit?" or "how does credit monitoring work?" we're here to hel

When it comes to finding a reliable place to manage your money and stay on track towards your financial goals, Romulus and Redford residents should choose a credit union. Here's a look at five things most of our members didn't know about credit unions before they joined up at one of our Detroit-area locations. 1. You're Probably Eligible Almost anyone can join a credit union, and most credit unions allow you to stay on as a member even if you might no longer meet eligibility

Take a moment and think about what you’ve been through over the last few weeks. Chances are, you have made your contribution to the...

With so much going on in the first few months of the new year, it can be difficult to take a moment and consider when to file taxes for yourself or your business. While taxes are typically due around the middle of April (in some extraneous cases, states may delay the deadline), you’ll never want to wait until the very last minute. So, when is the best time to file tax returns? Can I File Taxes in January? While some might say there's no time too early to file tax returns, you

Romulus and Redford families want the best financial security for their children, and there’s no better way to help set them on the right path than by opening a kids savings account. With a child savings account, your kid can put their money in the bank, earn interest, and learn more about the value of saving. Learn more about how to set up a child savings account and the benefits it will offer to your child now and for years to come with the financial professionals at Public

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Whether you have just a few financial obligations or many, it can be difficult to maintain a strong credit score. While a higher credit...

Although information about credit building is readily available, there’s still a great deal of mystery surrounding certain topics like...

If you discover that you’re a victim of credit card fraud, you’re likely to feel anxious about someone emptying your bank account....

Your credit score — good or bad — is an important figure, but it’s not the only aspect of your credit report that matters. Beyond that,...

CD stands for certificate of deposit. What is a CD? It’s a federally insured savings account with a fixed interest rate and a fixed date...

You don’t need to spend money to have a good time in Detroit. Whether you’re stopping by on your way to Romulus or you live here, there...

To become a well-prepared budget planner and to take control of your financial planning opportunities, you must be able to set up a...

Retirement planning can be stressful, but last-minute retirement planning can be even more difficult because you might not know where to...

The holiday spirit is alive as we enter the season of giving. While we are all shopping and hopefully getting great deals, it is...

One of the ways you can improve your credit score is to raise the credit limit on your credit card. When a credit limit is increased, it...

Hold out your right or left hand- as a Michigander, you can point to any spot in this great state, just like that! That’s not the only...