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Evaluating Credit Cards [read more]
The credit card offers you receive in your mailbox can be confusing and sometimes misleading. Choosing the card that is right for you should be dependent on several factors - fees, rates and benefits for using it. Few credit cards will rank highest on each of these factors and you should choose the card that ranks highest based on how you use it. You should also consider the organization providing the card.

Guidelines for First Time Credit Card Users [read more]
A “first” credit card can be exciting, tempting and intimidating. If you are getting your first credit card (or your child is getting his/her first card), here are some ideas to keep in mind.

Debit Cards [read more]
Even though debit cards (or check cards) have become widely used, many people are unfamiliar with them. They look like credit cards or ATM cards, but function like cash or personal checks. When you use a debit card for a transaction, the money is quickly taken from the checking or savings account to which the debit card is linked.

ATM Security and You [read more]
ATMs are a fast and easy way to withdraw cash, check account balances, transfer funds and more. A list of First Tech and CO-OP Network ATMs is available.