Credit unions
Credit Unions are organisations of people that save together and lend to each other at affordable rates of interest.
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Comparing interest on savings and loans
If you borrow money from a financial institution you will be charged interest. If you save money in a financial institution you will earn interest. Find out about the different terms used for interest charged or earned.
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