November 16, 2010Earlier this fall, the California Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing new versions of both the California driver license and state identification cards. This is a significant change, but it’s one that will further ensure that personal information of California motorists is more safe and secure. If you are a business owner, we hope the [...]
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November 1, 2010With our economy flailing, constant layoffs, and an uncertain political future, many people are thinking about starting their own business and becoming their own boss. Are you one of them? There are so many pros and cons of owning your own business, like: Pros: Nobody to answer to but yourself Set your own hours Do [...]
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October 20, 2010You’ve heard about the foreclosure freeze by big banks. You’ve probably also heard that their fees may be increasing, if they haven’t already. What’s next? Doing away with Free Checking. Bank of America announced yesterday that their Free Checking account will be “nearly unheard of”. Now, like many years ago, bank customers will have to [...]
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August 30, 2010If your lawn is looking a little undernourished, you will be pleased (as I was!) to hear that you can now water your lawn three days a week! The City’s lawn watering restrictions – has changed from two to three days a week in an effort to make it easier for residents to keep their [...]
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July 23, 2010Lately we have been getting several new members who previously had accounts at the “big banks”, especially Chase. I asked one of our New Accounts reps if our new members indicated why they left the bank. Here’s what she said:
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June 21, 2010It’s that time again! The L.A. Daily News is holding their annual Readers Choice Awards. For those of you in the San Fernando Valley, you may know that every year you get to vote for your favorite chinese restaurant, dry cleaner, pet store, and more. All you have to do is go here, enter a [...]
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May 19, 2010In a tradition that began in June of 1982, Northridge Park will once again host a celebration of our community. THE NORTHRIDGE COMMUNITY HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL will take place June 5th and 6th. Admission and parking are free and all of your favorite activities, fun, food, and entertainment will be there. The Kiwanis Club of Northridge, [...]
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January 11, 2010I’m sure by now you’ve heard of the “Move Your Money” campaign first started by Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post. Basically, they’re saying that “Too-big-to-fail banks are profiting from bailout dollars and government guarantees, and growing bigger.” And, much like It’s a Wonderful Life, they are urging consumers to move their money from the [...]
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July 31, 2009UPDATE: The House of Represenatatives this morning approved $2 Billion in additional funding for Cash for Clunkers, in an effort to avoid suspension. Still waiting for the Senate.
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July 15, 2009The State of California is in financial trouble, that’s a fact. One of the ways they are trying to help the State budget is to increase our annual car registration fees. Here is a press release I just received from DMV with more information: If you recently received a renewal letter for your vehicle registration, you [...]
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Marnie Nemcoff is the Vice President of Marketing for Matadors Community Credit Union. She has worked in the banking industry since 1989, and has been with credit unions since 1997.
