July 18, 2011On July 1st, some new laws affecting California motorists took place. The new laws are below, please pass this on to any drivers you know. Changes in DMV Laws and Procedures Unmasking the truth: Repeat offenders will get noticed If you think you’re going to escape that second red light or speeding ticket you just [...]
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June 15, 2011Matadors Community Credit Union (MCCU) , Sprint and RIM, the company that owns Blackberry, have partnered to offer an extraordinary deal for credit union members. For the months of June and July, you can have special pricing on three great Blackberry devices for new purchases or eligible upgrades: • Blackberry Bold for $199.99 • Blackberry [...]
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May 18, 2011Summer is almost here and school is almost out! One of the most favorite times of the year for children is summer break. In recognition of National Children’s Day on June 12, 2011, the California Department of Motor Vehicles would like to offer summer driving safety tips, with California’s youngest residents in mind.
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April 20, 2011In October 2010, the Department of Motor Vehicles began issuing new, state-of-the-art driver licenses and identification cards. The new cards feature advanced security devices such as raised print and new watermarks designed to ensure the protection of cardholders’ identities. Since October, nearly 3.2 million new licenses or IDs have already been shipped to, or received [...]
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April 7, 2011 Are you or your child preparing for college in the Fall? With rising tuition costs, it’s getting tougher and tougher to pay for a good college education. Sure, you can get a Stafford loan – only through the government now due to new regulations – but sometimes that isn’t enough. So what do you [...]
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February 18, 2011If you are a renter, make sure you make your payments on time! If you do, it can help you build credit. If not, your late payments may be reported to Experian, which can hurt your credit. CNN has reported that this change may affect millions of renters. Not all landlords will report to Experian, [...]
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February 14, 2011These days, perhaps more than ever, having patience is most definitely a virtue. And from where I’m standing, nowhere is patience needed more than when you apply for a mortgage loan. Whether you’re looking to purchase a home or refinance your home, being a borrower in today’s market may make even the most tolerant among [...]
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January 3, 2011The new year has begun and the California Department of Motor Vehicles would like to inform and remind drivers that several new laws are now in full effect. The public must adhere to them throughout the year (and beyond), and law enforcement personnel will regulate these laws as necessary. Details of these new laws are [...]
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December 3, 2010The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s consumer protection agency, has tips and information for consumers who use gift cards for holiday gift-giving. New federal rules that took effect in August are designed to protect consumers, and will restrict fees and affect gift card expiration dates. These new rules apply to two types of cards: Retail [...]
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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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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.
