Credit Unions

Comparing Credit Unions and Banks: Why Credit Unions Might Be Your Better Choice

When it comes to managing your finances, most people bank ‘where they’ve always’ had an account. But it might be worth taking another look…

Choosing between a traditional bank and a credit union can be a fundamental decision. Both institutions offer financial services, but credit unions often stand out for their unique advantages. In this blog, we'll...

Affordable Father’s Day Gifts

Are you wondering what the perfect gift is to celebrate the person who plays the role of Father in your life? We’re here to help with our top 10 affordable gift ideas, just in time for you to appreciate that special person in your life.

10 Affordable Gifts for Father’s Day (5 that are FREE and 5 that are budget-friendly):

On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Credit Union’s around the world will be celebrating International Credit Union Day! This is an exciting day for us, and we’re so excited to share it with you!

So, what is International Credit Union Day anyway?

International Credit Union Day, commonly known as “ICU Day”, is an event where credit unions across the nation and world raise awareness and celebrate what makes our credit unions...

Taxes and deductions can be complicated, especially when tax credit eligibility constantly changes. For families with children, understanding what child tax credit assistance is available and how it will be distributed provides helpful insight on how best to optimize personal finances.

Recent changes to the Child Tax Credit expand its reach to help more families for the 2021 tax year. Advance payments, based on 2020 returns, began rolling out in July 2021 and will continue...

Credit cards are often used for a number of reasons, from the convenience of not carrying around cash, earning rewards with every transaction, or simply so you can make many or large purchases without worrying about it coming out of your account right away.

Although a credit card may be used similarly to a debit card, it works very different.

How credit cards work:

When you get a credit card it is set with a credit limit, or the amount...

CSE Federal Credit Union was recently named the #1 Credit Union in Ohio by Forbes for the second consecutive year, and one of the top overall credit unions in the United States. Our ranking was derived from a series of independent surveys by Statista, a leading global provider of market and consumer data. You can read all about how the survey was lead, here.

Forbes and Statista worked together on a list of Best Banks and Credit Unions to provide consumers with information on...

Teaching your children about money is one of the most important lessons and skills that you may teach them in their entire lifetime. The topic of money and personal finance doesn’t always come up in school curriculum, other than showing them what a penny is versus a nickel – that’s why it’s important that money and finances are a regular and comfortable conversation in your household.

It can be an overwhelming thought when you start thinking about...

A vehicle is a huge investment. Outside of a house and possibly student loans, it is one of the largest purchases you’ll ever make - and, on average, American's purchase around 10 cars in their lifetime. However, many consumers don’t take proper care of their vehicles and skip regular maintenance, which in turn costs more money when you have to purchase another vehicle sooner than expected.

So, take proper care and invest in regular maintenance for your...

No matter how vigilant you may be with keeping your financial records secure, thieves still seem to find a way to gain and use your card information to make unauthorized purchases. It can happen at the grocery store, the gas station, an ATM, or any other merchant you visit. It can even happen online on unsecured websites – and it can happen to you.

At CSE Federal Credit Union, we are committed to keeping our members’ personal information and assets safe while...

CSE was recently named the #1 Credit Union in Ohio by Forbes. Our ranking was derived from a series of independent surveys by Statista, a leading global provider of market and consumer data.

Forbes and Statista worked together on a list of Best Banks and Credit Unions to provide consumers with information on which credit unions provide the best overall service and experience. Across all US states, 182 credit unions are being recognized, equaling 3.5%...