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Discover why credit unions offer a better value for a better way of life. Not-for-profit credit unions are financial cooperatives that serve their members financial needs.
The document celebrates the third year of the JAYP (Joliet Area Young Professionals) board serving the community. It lists the 2006 board members and their roles. It describes the social events, educational programs, community service projects, and communications efforts organized by the JAYP over the past year, including networking seminars, stress management sessions, volunteering with local organizations, and a program with local high school students. It thanks several board members who will be stepping down.
This document discusses financial planning considerations for long-term care. It defines long-term care insurance as a policy that pays daily or monthly benefits if long-term care is needed. While Medicare and health insurance cover some home care and hospitalization, they do not cover activities of daily living. The costs of long-term care and long-term care insurance are rising significantly. The document provides estimates of life expectancies and costs of care and insurance policies to help with financial planning for potential long-term care needs.
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1) Political (bilateral) aid which is given directly from one government to another, often with conditions attached for the recipient country to buy goods from the donor country.
2) Multilateral aid which is given to international agencies like the UN to distribute as they see fit, often targeting large projects and not always meeting local needs.
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This document defines and provides examples of the private, public, and voluntary sectors. The private sector is made up of businesses aimed at making profits, such as sole traders and partnerships. The public sector is controlled by the government and provides public services, like the NHS and state schools. The voluntary sector provides community services without profit, obtaining grants and donations, and includes charities like Oxfam that address issues like poverty.
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Long-term care insurance has grown rapidly in recent years to help cover the costs of assisted living and nursing home care, as people are living longer lives and family structures have changed. Such insurance can help preserve independence and finances by paying for services that allow people to receive care in their preferred setting. It provides peace of mind in knowing the costs of long-term care will be covered, as nursing home care now averages over $70,000 per year and the risks of needing such care are over 40% for those aged 65 and older. Specialized companies like Lenox Long Term Care can help clients find a policy and carrier that meets their individual needs and situation.
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Microfinance refers to small-scale financial services like credit and deposits provided to low-income individuals who lack access to traditional banking services. It aims to help the poor become self-sufficient through saving, borrowing, and insurance. While banks are reluctant to serve those with little income or collateral, microfinance fills this gap by providing small, collateral-free loans. In many developing countries, over 75% of the population lacks access to financial services apart from money lenders who charge high interest rates. Microfinance helps the poor by increasing incomes, allowing them to better manage cash flows and risks through access to credit. It also supports micro-enterprises and women's empowerment. Common microfinance models include self-help groups, credit
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This document provides an overview of different types of banks and their functions. It discusses savings banks, commercial banks, cooperative banks, investment banks, specialized banks, and central banks. Commercial banks are further divided into public sector banks, private sector banks, and foreign banks. The document also outlines the primary functions of banks as accepting deposits and granting loans/advances, and secondary functions such as agency functions, utility functions, and other services.
Microfinance refers to small-scale financial services like credit and deposits provided to low-income individuals who lack access to traditional banking services. It aims to help the poor become self-sufficient through saving, borrowing, and insurance. Traditional banks are reluctant to serve the poor due to high costs and lack of collateral. As a result, the poor rely on expensive moneylenders. Microfinance helps address this need by providing affordable credit that supports small businesses and empowers women. It has been successful in reducing poverty in countries like Bangladesh and India through high repayment rates of over 95% in many areas. While it benefits the moderately poor more than the destitute, microfinance overall has proven effective in poverty alleviation when designed
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believe that readers will benefit from
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Muhammad Yunus pioneered microfinance in the 1970s by making small loans to impoverished villagers in Bangladesh. Microfinance has since spread globally and helped many people escape poverty by providing financial services to the poor. While microfinance has been successful in some areas, evidence also shows its limitations. It works best to support existing small businesses rather than as a cure for poverty on its own. Some borrowers take on too much debt, and the poorest may be better served first through savings programs rather than loans. Effective microfinance requires balancing social and financial sustainability.
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1. Banks and Credit Unions:
Which Shall I Use?
By Todd A. Mulligan
Banks and credit unions are not as different as one would think. Both are financial
institutions with long histories of providing many services to consumers. History, ownership, and
purpose are some areas of difference.
The first bank, Monte dei Paschi di Siena, was established in Italy in 1472 and is still in
existence today. Grand Duke Ferdinando ll gave depositors of Monte the income of state-owned
pastures of Maremma, part of southwest Tuscany. German farmers in the late 1840’s were hurt
by famine and poor crops. They united to run a mill and bakery. Their concept of cooperatives
planted the seed of helping provide credit to other farmers. Credit unions became more popular
in the 1920’s in the U.S. because banks were not offering credit to the public.
Banks are owned by investors and are for-profit organizations. Their main purpose is to
increase the wealth of the shareholders. Most banks are open to all customers. Credit unions
are owned by their members and are not driven by profit. Membership is open to those that
have an affiliation with a company, profession, school, government, or community. Every
member is an equal member and has one vote no matter how much is invested. These are
referred to as natural-person credit unions. One can become a member by depositing as little as
$ 10.00. Any profit that is made is invested back into the credit union or paid out to members as
dividends. There are also private banks. These organizations are owned by an individual or
group, are not incorporated, and generally specialize in financial services for the extremely
2. wealthy. Like banks, credit unions also have an additional type. Corporate credit unions are
larger and help support the smaller institutions.
Both offer the same services such as saving, checking, CDs, loans, credit cards, and
other services. The costs for these services can and do vary greatly due to the fact that banks
pay state and federal taxes whereas credit unions do not. Credit unions generally have better
rates for loans and credit card interest, no annual fee for credit cards, and free checking. Banks
are infamous for requiring minimum balances and direct deposits to eliminate fees per month.
Both are insured to protect accounts. Credit unions have the backing of the National Credit
Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF). Banks are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC).
One is not better than the other. It all comes down to personal preference and
convenience. Banks usually have more locations and ATMs. This is important for those who
travel. Credit unions tend to be smaller and evoke a more personalized experience. Having
accounts at both institutions will help you determine whether one or both will help to meet your
needs.
SOURCES: Mint.com
Money.howstuffworks.com
NECU.org
Wikipedia