Financial Literacy

The interest rate you pay on loans for every major purchase you make throughout your lifetime depends on various factors, and is dependent on your creditworthiness - everything from the mortgage on your home to your car loan or line of credit And, given today's ever-changing mortgage requirements and rising interest rate environment, your credit score has become even more important. Your first step towards credit awareness and well being is to know where you stand. Request a free copy of your credit report online from the two Canadian credit-reporting agencies - Equifax Canada and TransUnion Canada - at least once a year. This will also help verify that your personal information is up to date and ensure you haven’t been the victim of identity fraud. Newly established credit If you're new to credit, you may wonder why your credit score pales in comparison to your friends. Payment history is a key factor for both Equifax and TransUnion. As well, if you don't talk to you...

Did you know that Kentucky Telco Credit Union is now Transcend Credit Union? We copied the text below from the Transcend Credit Union Our History page: "Transcend Credit Union (formerly Kentucky Telco Credit Union) has played an important role in the financial well-being of our members since 1934. Our first members were Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Company (later BellSouth, AT&T) employees, and we are proud of our heritage serving telecom employees, businesses, and individuals. However, the name, product, and service changes of the "Telephone Company" through the years required the Credit Union to diversify its membership in order to remain financially strong. The state charter conversion in December 2015 opened the door for the Credit Union to serve the Louisville, Lexington, and Owensboro communities. Membership is open to anyone who works, lives, worships, volunteers, or attends school in the following counties: Anderson, Bourbon, Boyle, Bulli...

On September 11-14, FinovateFall returns to New York to showcase the best, new innovations in fintech. This year's selection process was the most competitive yet, and we have been chosen to present! As part of RateSeer Technology Inc's network, we wanted you to be the first to know and we hope you will join us! We will be showcasing our latest innovation, denoti , powerful technology technology that will change the way individuals and organizations source and consume market and financial data. Come see some of the most exciting names in fintech - including us!