In the area of personal finance, credit scores can seem a lot more mysterious than they actually are. Many people believe that improving them is a matter of trial and error. As a result, there’s a lot of “credit score advice” floating around that can do more harm than good. Below are four common myths about credit scores and the truth about each...
It’s the night before the big interview. Your outfit is laid out, your résumé is hot off the press, and you’ve Google-Mapped your route. You’re sufficiently prepared—and yet, you’re still nervous. Although we’re generally pretty good at anticipating and preparing for external challenges, it’s those pesky internal challenges that tend to come up...
A checking account is no longer just a place to house and access your money. In the past, checking accounts were mostly used as a pass-through system, pooling your money and then dispersing it via checks or cash withdrawals. But like so many other banking products and services, checking accounts have evolved to fit modern times and needs. You ca...
BEND, Ore. (Cascade Business News) — SELCO Community Credit Union has unveiled plans to build a new branch on Bend’s westside, its third branch in Bend and fifth in Central Oregon. The branch is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2017.
Here is a comprehensive list about whether credit unions (including SELCO) and banks across the United States perform a hard pull or soft pull on your credit report when you open a checking or savings account.