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Its worth asking questions when youre deciding whether to pick a credit union or a bank.

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The key distinction: a credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution.

A bank, on the other hand, operates for profit.

When is it better to pick a credit union over a bank?

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Its an intricate question, given that they do share many qualities.

However, experts do seeinstances where a credit union is the more appropriate choice.

Still, credit unions tend to have lower fees than banks.

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Credit unions tend to be more member-focused and often offer more personal service, Kullberg said.

If you like where you live, a credit union makes sense.

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