The Radiant Blog

If you’re thinking about opening a bank account at a new financial institution, you may find yourself weighing credit unions vs. banks. ...Read More

People who lack experience with credit unions might think they function the same way as banks. While credit unions offer many of the same services as banks, they work differently. ...Read More

At a credit union, members aren’t customers – they’re owners. When you choose to take your financial business to a credit union, you become a member of a small, local financial institution instead of a number at a big faceless bank. ...Read More

Good credit lets you unlock the best interest rates on all kinds of financing, from personal loans to auto loans, home loans, and credit cards. But what can you do if your credit score isn’t so great at the moment? ...Read More

Transferring the balance of your high-interest credit card to a low-interest credit card is often a great way to save on interest and reduce financial stress. Plus, if you transfer multiple balances, you’ll be able to budget more easily with a single monthly payment. ...Read More

Credit cards offer consumers an alternative way to pay for expenses, consolidate their debt, handle unexpected emergencies, and even earn rewards such as travel miles or cash back. ...Read More

If you’re ready to choose a credit card, you may be wondering how to get started. With so many features, rewards, and different rules and guidelines, it can be hard to know the right card for you. ...Read More

It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is almost here. Families will get together to celebrate, watch football, and see who passes out first from eating too much turkey. One of the other traditions associated with Thanksgiving is breaking the wishbone. The tradition of wishing on bones is older than you probably think. ...Read More

On October 1, 1908, Henry Ford’s Model T went on sale. At that time motorized vehicles had been manufactured for over 20 years; however, they were not affordable or practical for most people. Ford sold his Model T for $850.00. It was higher than most people’s income but was considered affordable. Ford also designed his vehicle to handle different terrains so that it would be more versatile. This helped in expanding the range people could move about the country. A hundred years later, almost everyone has a horseless drawn carriage parked in the driveway. ...Read More

Credit Unions really are the brighter way to bank. Here are 10 facts about Credit Unions, brought to you Jeopardy! style Read on for all you will need to know if you are ever presented with a “Credit Unions” category in a future Jeopardy! episode. ...Read More