Court tells tech support scammers to pay up
(July 29, 2014) -- A U.S. District Court recently ordered the operators of several international tech support scams to pay more than $5.1 million for convincing people that their computers…
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Upcoming CUNA eSchool to strengthen consistency and success of credit union sales cultures
MADISON, WI (July 29, 2014) -- This fall, Credit Union National Association will host a four-part eSchool on inspiring sales team excellence between August 13 and September 3, 2014. Details and registration for…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and 13 state attorneys general obtain about $92 million in debt relief for servicemembers harmed by predatory lending scheme
Rome Finance and Owners Permanently Banned from Consumer Lending After Deceiving About 17,000 Servicemembers and Other Consumers WASHINGTON, DC (July 29, 2014) -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and 13…
Brazoria County readers select TDECU as their Favorite Credit Union and Favorite Real Estate Company
LAKE JACKSON, TX (July 29, 2014) -- In a recent survey, readers of The Facts, the daily newspaper serving Brazoria County, selected TDECU as their Favorite Credit Union and Favorite…
Freedom Credit Union hosts meet & greet for congressional candidate
WARMINSTER, PA (July 29, 2014) -- State Representative Brendan Boyle, candidate for Congress, was welcomed to Freedom Credit Union by President/CEO John F. King, Freedom staff, and Christina Mihalik, Pennsylvania Credit Union…
TDECU sponsors Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity’s 3rd Annual Sweat Equity Speaker Series
VICTORIA, TX (July 29, 2014) -- TDECU-Your Credit Union was proud to serve as a $5,000 sponsor for the Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity’s 3rd Annual Sweat Equity Speaker Series fundraising…
Establishing financial stability while in college
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (July 29, 2014) -- With the school year just around the corner, incoming freshmen are finalizing preparations for their new experiences. As a freshman, the new experience…
Robins Federal Credit Union announces new managers
WARNER ROBINS, GA (July 29, 2014) -- Robins Federal Credit Union would like to announce the newest additions to their management team. Billie Herndon, Forsyth Branch Manager, and Melanie Weatherspoon, Log Cabin…
Leominster Credit Union presents $5,000 to Habitat for Humanity
LEOMINSTER, MA (July 29, 2014) -- Leominster Credit Union is a Corporate Home Build Sponsor of two Habitat Build-A-Days in Fitchburg. In addition to the $5,000 donation, LCU employees volunteered their time…
Did you get a call from area code (876)?
(July 29, 2014) -- Ring, ring… you get a call from a number starting with area code (876). They call to say you’ve won the “Mega Millions” Jamaican lottery, and…
World Council welcomes new associate member
Membership growth awards and new director presented at annual general meeting GOLD COAST, AU (July 29, 2014) -- World Council of Credit Unions announced its new associate member, Australasian Mutuals Institute (AM…
More credit unions flocking to CU24 – the nation’s largest credit union-owned ATM and POS network
TALLAHASSEE, FL (July 29, 2014) CU24, a national provider of services to credit unions, announced that a number of new participants have joined the network over the last month, including Everglades Federal…
Mayte Castro named United Federal Credit Union Reno Northwest Branch Manager
ST. JOSEPH, MI (July 29, 2014) -- Mayte Castro has been appointed to the position of Branch Manager at the United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) Northwest Branch in Reno, Nev. …
PSCU’s Enterprise Risk Officer up for Business Woman of the Year Award
Tampa Bay Business Journal selects Rini Fredette, eight others as finalists in under-40 group. ST. PETERSBURG, FL (July 29, 2014) -- PSCU Enterprise Risk Officer, Rini Fredette, has been selected as…
Michael Doherty named United Federal Credit Union Business Operations Manager
ST. JOSEPH, MI (July 29, 2014) -- Michael Doherty has been appointed to the position of Business Operations Manager at United Federal Credit Union (UFCU) in St. Joseph, Mich. In his…
Purdue Federal staff donates to YWCA Greater Lafayette’s Domestic Violence Intervention And Prevention Program
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (July 29, 2014) -- On the morning of July 28, Purdue Federal Credit Union (Purdue Federal) presented a $3,224 check to YWCA Greater Lafayette for its Domestic…
2014 Global Women’s Leadership Forum offers tools for advancement in credit union women leadership
Dr. Louise Mahler, vocal intelligence expert, educates on leaders’ communication skills GOLD COAST, AU (July 29, 2014) -- More than 125 women credit union leaders from 24 countries gathered in…
How to say scram to crammed charges on your mobile bill
(July 29, 2014) -- If you are budget-conscious, you’re probably great at tracking where your money goes every month. You pore over receipts, take advantage of sales, and even research prices…
2014 World Credit Union Conference opens Down Under
Over 1,800 attendees from 48 countries meet for four days in Australia’s Gold Coast. GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA (July 29, 2014) -- World Council of Credit Unions welcomed 1,882 attendees from…
NAFCU Letter to HFSC leaders ahead of tomorrow’s markup of regulatory relief measures
July 28, 2014 The Honorable Jeb Hensarling Chairman House Financial Services Committee United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Maxine Waters Ranking Member House Financial Services Committee…
Xceed Financial Credit Union receives top rating from lending evaluator of financial institutions
EL SEGUNDO, CA (July 28, 2014) -- Xceed Financial Credit Union has received a five-star rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s leading independent bank and credit union rating and research firm.…
Six-ton challenge: Northwest Federal encourages staff, members and community to tip scale at 12,000 pounds in food donations
HERDON, VA (July 28, 2014) -- Northwest Federal Credit Union has set a goal to collect 12,000 pounds of non-perishable food items – or six tons of spaghetti sauce, peanut butter,…
Securian raises withdrawal rates on MyPath optional living annuity benefits
ST PAUL, MN (July 28, 2014) -- Securian Financial Group announced higher single and joint withdrawal rates for MyPath™ optional living benefits on MultiOption® variable annuities issued by Minnesota Life.…
CUNA Bank Secrecy Act training to reach 38 Michigan state examiners this October
MADISON, WI (July 28, 2014) -- CUNA is proud to announce that it has been invited by the Michigan Department of Financial Institutions to bring CUNA Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)…