What's a good bank to have an account with?

[Adul]

Bank of america has beent he best one I have used so far. Though compass seems tempting to me.

 

[dirtboy]

Originally posted by: Eli
I'm with Wells Fargo.. Never had any problems or anything..

I've banked at numerous other banks... Well's Fargo is one of the best.

 

[Thegonagle]

Wells Fargo is fine. Unfortunately, Norwest was better, but Wells Fargo bought them out a few years ago. I opened my Norwest account 10 years ago though, and I don't feel like moving it. I fear that nobody else will be any better anyway.

 

[MomAndSkoorbaby]

Originally posted by: RossMAN

Originally posted by: MrsSkoorb
How easy is it to get into a credit union and why are they considered better?

Credit Unions are considered better because they are owned by the members and are local instead of huge corporate banks. CU's tend to offer better customer service, are more likely to approve a new loan and most importantly they have some of the best interest rates out there.

The downside is most CU's don't offer membership to just anyone. There's a CU here in downtown Portland, OR which says it's only stipulation is that you work in the downtown area and that's it.

Thanks RossMAN. Something for me to remember once I get a SSN!

 

[RossMAN]

You're quite welcome MrsSkoorb. I would definitely check into opening an account with a local credit union after getting your SSN. Perhaps Skoorbie's employer has a relationship with one?

 

[Electric Amish]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
You're quite welcome MrsSkoorb. I would definitely check into opening an account with a local credit union after getting your SSN. Perhaps Skoorbie's employer has a relationship with one?

In total agreement with Ross.

Both my accounts are with local CU's.

amish

 

[Goosemaster]

Try a local credit union. Usually no fees for checking account, and rates are usually good.

I agree.



<------has accounts in Federal and State Credit Unions

 

[StattlichPassat]

Support your local credit union! I love mine.