Many Americans use a checking account to deposit and store their paychecks and to pay bills and others. According to a survey from Bankrate, the average consumer keeps their checking account for 16 years. Whether you’re opening your first checking account or interested in opening a new checking account separate from the one you have, it’s essential to ensure you have a checking account that works for you.

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Collins Community Credit Union's Online Banking platform will be undergoing an update.

Buying a home is an exciting moment, but all the terminology and the stacks of paperwork are not as fun to sift through as, say, paint swatches and tile samples. Before purchasing a new or new-to-you house, it is vital to understand the different mortgage options you have. A mortgage is a loan used to finance a property, and there are several types available for homebuyers.

At Collins Community Credit Union, we understand that many of our members have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in numerous ways. If you’ve always thought, “I’ll set a budget one day”, now is the best time to get started.

In today’s world, it may seem like cash is going extinct. But, according to a 2019 report from the Federal Reserve, cash is still the second most used method of payment, and consumers used cash for over one-fourth of their purchases in 2018.