Stuff you should know about money

Oct 30 2022 12 mins 2
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A regular family finance feature. We’re a not- for profit co-op, offering a trusted, ethical place for members to save and borrow. We provide a range of affordable financial services for current and retired Co-op employees and members from a host of co-operative and mutual businesses. Since our launch in 1998, we’ve lent over £30m to our members at affordable rates, and always work in the best interest of our members.

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