The latest from John Pettit

- by Jim Nussle, The Nussle Report

Advocacy makes unified credit union voice heard on Capitol Hill

Commonwealth Credit Union President/CEO—and America’s Credit Unions Transition Board secretary—Karen Harbin testified before a House Financial Services subcommittee Thursday on behalf of America’s Credit Unions. ...

- by Danielle Sesko, TruStage

How economic pressures can impact digital lending today

Lending is the lifeblood of the economy, facilitating investments, consumption and economic growth. However, lending activities are inherently tied to the prevailing economic conditions, with shifts in economic indicators impacting ...

- by Ben Tanksley, MeridianLink

International Women’s Day: Inspire inclusion

International Women’s Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a celebration of resilience, achievements, and the strong spirit of women worldwide. This year’s ...

- by Ann Saphir and Howard Schneider, Reuters

Fed gets another reason not to rush on rate cuts

Federal Reserve policymakers weighing when to start interest-rate cuts got another reason Friday to sit tight for now, after a government report showed jobs growth surged in February but the ...

- by David Baumann, Washington CU Daily

Consumer Reports blasts credit unions for overdraft income

Consumer Reports, which frequently recommends credit unions over banks, appears to be having second thoughts, citing a California report that credit unions are charging higher overdraft fees than banks. That’...

- by Kate Gibson, CBS Money Watch

American Express card data exposed in third-party breach

American Express Co. has told an undisclosed number of cardholders that their account information may have been breached in a recent hacking of a merchant processor. Current and previously issued ...