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ASII & Entergy empowering consumers with financial freedom

HARAHAN, LA (July 17, 2015) -- Most people are familiar with payday loans, which are usually taken out at dedicated storefronts and involve paying a set amount per $100 borrowed on a loan that comes due on the next payday. Because of the substantial interest ...

TCU adds new location in Hammond, IN

HAMMOND, IN (July 17, 2015) -- TCU, Indiana’s largest credit union, announces Lakeside Federal Credit Union is now a part of TCU as of July 17, 2015. TCU will gain a new service center located at 7020 Indianapolis Blvd in Hammond, Indiana to help ...

DCECU employees support quake relief

MIDLAND, MI (July 17, 2015) -- Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union staff members raised $325 to support earthquake relief efforts in Nepal through their most recent “Jeans Day for Charity” fundraiser. For each of the one-day fundraisers throughout the year, participating DCECU employees donate a ...

Lakeside Federal Credit Union closes

Member Deposits Protected up to $250,000 by Share Insurance Fund ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 16, 2015) -- The National Credit Union Administration today liquidated Lakeside Federal Credit Union of Hammond, Indiana. Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund. Administered ...

It is possible to do more – and better – with less

Wednesday’s final keynote speaker Navi Radjou promotes frugal innovation DENVER, CO (July 16, 2015) -- Navi Radjou, author of Frugal Innovation: How to Do More with Less, presented a golden opportunity for credit unions to uniquely position themselves as more than a financier within ...

Arrowhead Credit Union helps local children prepare for school

(July 16, 2015) -- The Arrowhead Credit Union team delivered 53 backpacks and more than 1,000 schools supplies this morning to HomeAid Inland Empire. All will be given to families in need of financial assistance via the annual Full Bellies, Warm Hearts program.

Altura’s Tina Covington receives Chamber Award recognizing excellent service

RIVERSIDE, CA (July 16, 2015) -- Altura Credit Union Vice President of Sales and Business Development Tina Covington was recently recognized with an award  for her successful chairmanship of the Corona-Norco Unified School District’s annual Career Day.  The Chairman’s Award of Excellence Service ...

BCU celebrates 5th Anniversary of HomeAdvantage™

CHICAGO, IL (July 16, 2015) -- BCU marks five years of its HomeAdvantage program in 2015. During that time, the Credit Union has helped 545 families save over $730,000 in real estate transaction fees. The HomeAdvantage service, which gives Credit Union members free access ...

WyHy’s advocacy: We’re with you day August 15, 2015

CHEYENNE, WY (July 16, 2015) -- At WyHy, they look at managing finances differently. As a not-for-profit financial cooperative, their members are owners and in turn, WyHy is always looking for ways to go above and beyond to help their members achieve their dreams, no ...

DCECU employees raise money for the Michigan Credit Union League Action Fund

MIDLAND, MI (July 16, 2015) -- Staff members at Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union raised $275 for the Michigan Credit Union League Action Fund (MCULAF) through their most recent “Jeans Day for Charity” fundraiser. For each of the one-day fundraisers throughout the year, participating DCECU ...

Enhanced fraud detection capabilities added to CO-OP revelation analytics solution

Credit Unions can identify and minimize card-based fraud faster and easier  RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, and FRANKLIN, MA (July 16, 2015) -- CO-OP Financial Services, a financial technology provider to credit unions, today announced a significant enhancement to CO-OP Revelation, CO-OP’s advanced analytics solution powered ...

Neighbors Credit Union provides a free lunch

ST. LOUIS, MO (July 16, 2015) -- On Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Neighbors Credit Union held their 8th annual Main Street Luncheon at the Hometown Buffet in South County. This free luncheon is held exclusively for Main Street Senior Club members as a thank you ...

Branch snapshot(s) and eCommerce: Great bedfellows!

(July 16, 2015) -- Over the last decade, LEVEL5 has partnered with hundreds of financial institutions across America to help them grow and improve performance. Although much of the industry identifies LEVEL5 with its design-build performance in executing branch and main office projects, the company’...

TopLine helps students “GEAR UP” for the future this summer

Local credit union leads finance workshop as part of Hennepin Technical College’s GEAR UP Summer Camp MAPLE GROVE, MN (July 16, 2015) -- Local member-owned cooperative TopLine Federal Credit Union recently took part in Hennepin Technical College’s GEAR UP Summer Camp the week ...

United Heritage Charity Foundation Auto Raffle raises $65,887

AUSTIN, Texas (July 14, 2015) – As a result of its fifth annual Auto Raffle for charity, the United Heritage Charity Foundation, Austin, Texas, raised $65,887. On Friday, June 26, 2015, Grady Bell from The Woodlands, Texas won a new 2015 Honda Civic LX Sedan ...

PenFed mobile logons far surpass calls and visits to branches

Steady increase in mobile and digital use is merely a glimpse at things to come ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 16, 2015) -- It’s no secret that more than ever before, people are using mobile devices to conduct financial transactions which, just a few years ago, ...

Credit unions incorporate CU Direct’s AutoPREMIER auto buying program

Ten credit unions select CUSO’s AutoPREMIER to provide members personalized buying service, improve member satisfaction, drive member loans ONTARIO, CA (July 15, 2015) -- CU Direct (www.cudirect.com), the nation’s leading provider of lending, automotive and strategic solutions to the credit union ...

DuPage Credit Union launches re-imagined, re-envisioned website

NAPERVILLE, IL (July 15, 2015) -- DuPage Credit Union has announced that earlier this week it launched its re-imagined, redesigned website at dupagecu.com. The website was designed by Clique Studios, an award-winning website design and development firm in Chicago. The new website is responsive, ...

Tuscaloosa resident wins in-home safe room

TUSCALOOSA, AL (July 16, 2015) -- Alabama Credit Union has awarded Tuscaloosa resident, Linda Southern with an in-home safe room built and installed by Safe-T-Shelter of Cullman, Alabama. The safe room is 4’ x 6’ and is valued at approximately $4,800. Ms. Southern was ...

Think disruptively to grow your credit union

Luke Williams encourages the industry to surface and reinvent its clichés DENVER, CO (July 15, 2015) -- Luke Williams, global leadership and disruption expert, kicked off Tuesday's general session at the World Credit Union Conference and America's Credit Union Conference encouraging attendees to escape ...

NAFCU hails Reps. Williams’ and Lucas’ Introduction of H.R. 3048

WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2015) -- National Association of Federal Credit Unions’ (NAFCU) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel Carrie Hunt hailed the introduction of H.R. 3048 by Reps. Roger Williams, R-Texas and Frank Lucas, R-Okla. The bill would strengthen ...