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Balkenbush Joins Missouri Farmers Union Credit Union
October 10, 2006
Missouri Farmers Union Credit Union (MFUCU) board of directors has announced the appointment of Crystal Balkenbush, Westphalia, as the credit union’s manager. Read on.

The Real Cost of Payday Loans
July 31, 2006
Payday loans appear to be an easy solution for when you are low on cash. They are quick, require no credit check, and have seemingly low borrowing costs. Many people use payday loans to borrow a few hundred dollars to help bridge the gap between paychecks. Read on.

Growing Green: Give your kids financial smarts from the start
April 28, 2006
Before they can graduate from a Missouri high school, this year’s freshman class will be required to pass a basic finance course. These students are the first to face this state requirement, and nationwide tests demonstrate students’ need for focused financial education. A benchmark study of graduating seniors shows that nearly 90 percent of graduates would fail a basic personal finance test.

Missouri Farmers Union Credit Union Awarded $50,000 Grant
November 14, 2005
The Missouri Farmers Union Credit Union (MFUCU) learned that it will have $50,000 to assist producers and rural communities in Missouri. The award from the National Credit Union Foundation (NCUF) will assist MFUCU in expanding its role as a rural financial institution and provide financial education to members and the public. Read more.

Missouri Farmers Union Credit Union Now Serving State Farmers
May 19, 2005
The Missouri Farmers Union Credit Union has officially opened for business, providing farmers and their communities with more financial options. MFU Credit Union is a member-owned, federally insured financial cooperative focused on the well being of farm families and rural communities. It is also the first state chartered credit union in Missouri to open its doors in seven years. Read more.

MFU Credit Union Takes First Steps
January 5, 2005
For the first time in seven years, the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Division of Credit Unions chartered a credit union – the Missouri Farmers Union Credit Union (MFUCU). Read more.

Keeping Money in Your Community-MFU Files to Establish Credit Union
July 13, 2004
To offer an alternative to conventional or consolidated banking systems, Missouri Farmers Union, on June 28, filed a business plan with the Missouri Department of Economic Development’s Division of Credit Unions to establish and sponsor a credit union. Read more.