It was only through the MyFICO forums that I began learning about credit unions.
Over the last several years, I have had credit union accounts, and have been very pleased with the superior attitude, customer service, and product offerings.
But this federal government shutdown demonstrates even more vividly how special credit unions are, compared to banks. Most of the credit unions to which I belong are reaching out to HELP government employees who are without a paycheck due to the shutdown. It is really remarkable, and shows how important and valuable credit unions are.
@SouthJamaica wrote:It was only through the MyFICO forums that I began learning about credit unions.
Over the last several years, I have had credit union accounts, and have been very pleased with the superior attitude, customer service, and product offerings.
But this federal government shutdown demonstrates even more vividly how special credit unions are, compared to banks. Most of the credit unions to which I belong are reaching out to HELP government employees who are without a paycheck due to the shutdown. It is really remarkable, and shows how important and valuable credit unions are.
+1
I have 2 Credit Union accounts and both sent an email wanting to help if I was affected.
As a side note my Bank of the West Credit Card Account has a banner with number if affected.
Thumbs up to Bank of the West also. 
@Kforce wrote:
@SouthJamaica wrote:It was only through the MyFICO forums that I began learning about credit unions.
Over the last several years, I have had credit union accounts, and have been very pleased with the superior attitude, customer service, and product offerings.
But this federal government shutdown demonstrates even more vividly how special credit unions are, compared to banks. Most of the credit unions to which I belong are reaching out to HELP government employees who are without a paycheck due to the shutdown. It is really remarkable, and shows how important and valuable credit unions are.
+1
I have 2 Credit Union accounts and both sent an email wanting to help if I was affected.
As a side note my Bank of the West Credit Card Account has a banner with number if affected.
Thumbs up to Bank of the West also.
I've been highly impressed by the communications various credit unions have been sending out to my friends (who are mostly federal workers). My credit union hasn't said anything, but our membership is contingent on state-gov't employment, so I wouldn't expect them to (they've been great for other disasters, though).
