Common Credit Report Misunderstandings
Here are some common misinterpretations people make about their credit reports and how to clear them up. They have too many student loans listed for me Student loans are often listed as separate loans for each semester of school instead of as one big loan. I must be a victim of ID theft because someone else’s name and is on my report Errors in information gathering commonly result in someone...
Read MoreHow to Reduce Frequent Fill-ups
With fuel prices climbing ever higher, many drivers are suffering major financial collisions. Thankfully, many vehicle-associated costs are within your control. You can save a lot of money by making a few changes to the way you drive and use gas. Consider Downsizing Large, heavy vehicles can burn up to three times as much fuel as small car; so if it’s time for a trade-in, consider a vehicle...
Read MoreApple FCU in the News: “Lowest Credit Card Rates in Nation”
According to Charlottesville-based SNL Financial, Apple Federal Credit Union is one of two Virginia credit unions that are among the low interest-rate leaders for credit cards in the nation. In SNL’s latest survey, Apple ranked 10th among credit unions offering low rates on ‘platinum’ credit cards; Apple had an average rate of 5.74%. In addition, Apple ranked seventh lowest in a separate...
Read MoreEarn $50 with FREE Checking
$50 for YOU! What would you do with an extra $50? Well, if you open a new Apple FCU Checking account and FREE Visa® Check Card by November 30, 2012, you’ll GET $50!* Then you have all the time in the world to decide how you’ll spend it . All you have to do after opening a new account (be sure to mention promo code CHECK50) is use that FREE Check Card for a minimum $25 non-PIN based purchase...
Read MoreApple FCU is a NerdWallet top 10 for FREE Checking!
Earlier this week I received an exciting email from NerdWallet (check out their blog HERE) letting us know Apple FCU has been named one of their top 10 financial institutions for FREE checking! Their story comes after SunTrust Bank announced they’ll be raising the minimum balance requirement for their Everyday Checking account from $500 to $1,500. On top of that, if you don’t keep your...
Read MoreYour Smart Phone just got a whole lot smarter.
Ever been flipping through a magazine and noticed that little black box that looks like a barcode? Well, many companies have started using 2-D barcodes (sometimes called QR codes) to connect you to more information on their products and services. A couple great examples of how some companies are pushing the innovation envelope: Starbucks. Being a Starbucks Gold Card holder (yes, I’ve had so...
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