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Best credit union to join?

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Steh1979
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Best credit union to join?

Post by Steh1979 »

Looking to join a credit union, but unsure of which one is more beneficial and which offers more.
There is a 3 on offer, but which one is best?

Thanks. Steh1979, Liverpool.
cliffeyhez
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by cliffeyhez »

I use Commsave. So far they have been excellent. Can't comment on any others.
redneck
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by redneck »

Commsave
genesis
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Post by genesis »

Penny post paid out a dividend of 4.75% last december
Brainache
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by Brainache »

If you cant afford something dont buy it, or save until you can. I dont owe anyone a penny and thats on postie pay :cuppa .
simply_the_best
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by simply_the_best »

1st class credit union for me.
tasam
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by tasam »

I joined Penny Post after recommendation from family member.
I've never had to take out a loan but my relative has taken out a couple of loans in the past.
They've had no difficulty in getting the loans or making the repayments.
Use a credit union that can take your savings direct from your pay as you don't miss the money after the first couple of weeks.
arnold cheshire
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by arnold cheshire »

Brains wrote:If you cant afford something dont buy it, or save until you can. I dont owe anyone a penny and thats on postie pay :cuppa .
you can save out of pay with a credit union its not just for borrowing money :nana
clashcityrocker
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by clashcityrocker »

Brains wrote:If you cant afford something dont buy it, or save until you can. I dont owe anyone a penny and thats on postie pay :cuppa .
How long did you save up to buy a house?
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RobertT
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Re: Best credit union to join?

Post by RobertT »

clashcityrocker wrote:
Brains wrote:If you cant afford something dont buy it, or save until you can. I dont owe anyone a penny and thats on postie pay :cuppa .
How long did you save up to buy a house?
I've never paid a single penny in interest on anything I've bought and It took me about 7 years to save up for my house on posties wages so it can be done. Although to be fair that was in the 90's before the last housing boom.
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