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  1. aznhobo1

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    Looking to close my BOA checking account because of these new debit fee's among other problems. Anyone have a local credit union they recommend? Preferably one that refunds other bank's atm fee's and has central houston locations.
     
    #1 aznhobo1, Sep 29, 2011
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    Are you a vet? Have a parent who's a vet, or who has worked in the past for USAA? If so, they are top notch. We have had a Mastercard with them for many years, and they've never raised the rate. We still pay 8% and have a high available balance, although we keep the balance low, unless we've done a lot of traveling and simply haven't paid it off. Low interest rates for a car loan and they are easy to get. We also have a Wells Fargo account and are getting ready to close it. The fees have simply become absurd, and although we have a "premium account" and all that jazz, they still keep chipping away with their services, and upping what they cost. I highly recommend USAA.
     
    #2 Deckard, Sep 29, 2011
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    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    Fine, you are a good credit union. Are you happy now?
     
    #3 Pizza_Da_Hut, Sep 29, 2011
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    Is military background necessary for USAA?
     
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    I think only for insurance not for banking.
     
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    I use Southern Federal Credit Union.
     
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    Paypal.
     
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    Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU). Anyone can be a member. TDECU refunds fees on select ATM's---over 43,000 nationwide. They also have their ATM's located inside all Buc-ee's locations across the Houston area and Texas. Speaking of which.....back in October 2009, TDECU & Buc-ee's teamed up and gave all credit union members who used their TDECU debit card at Buc-ee's $.30 off per gallon of fuel. Currently, the credit union is giving $1000 every day to randomly selected members. www.tdecu.org
     
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    I re-opened my University Federal Credit Union (UT Employees) account a few months back, but I'm not in love with it. Can you guys suggest a better Credit Union? I'm in DFW as well, so Houston-only CUs won't help much (one of my problems with UFCU).
     
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    I use Gulf Coast Educators Credit Union. Great for auto loans! But must either you or your spouse must work for a school district in Harris county.
     
    #12 bobmarley, Feb 28, 2012
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    DCU or TDECU
     
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    Clear Lake/Galveston-area: JSCFCU
     
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    Are there any credit unions that offer investing services along with checking accounts (similar to Schwab but maybe more affordable)? I'd like an account that I can have my checking/savings and also Roth IRA, mutual funds, etc. setup through and see it all on the same site and transfer money to.
     
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    Penfed or Navy Federal. Don't need to be in active military, just donate $5 to a cause for membership.
     
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