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Four local families selected to compete in seventh annual Project Money

MADISON, WI (June 16, 2015) -- “Surviving recession job losses have significantly affected our relationship with money.” “Rent, in addition to my other expenses, left me drowning for months and months, living paycheck to paycheck.” “We tend to make a lot of decisions that, financially, ...

NAFCU Letter to HFSC SC on oversight and investigations ahead of today’s hearing, “A Global Perspective on Cyber Threats”

The Honorable Sean P. Duffy                        Chairman                                                        Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations                                         Financial Services Committee                         U.S. House of Representatives                      Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Al Green Ranking Member Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Financial Services Committee U.S. House of Representatives                      Washington, D.C. ...

MSUFCU breaks ground in headquarters expansion

EAST LANSING, MI (June 16, 2015) -- April Clobes, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MSU Federal Credit Union, the MSUFCU Board of Directors, and MSUFCU management are pleased to announce that the Credit Union has broken ground for the second building on its ...

BYM Agency contributes to winning 3 MAC Awards

OVERLAND PARK, KS (June 9, 2015) – BYM Agency is pleased to announce that their work for client Mazuma Credit Union has resulted in bringing home (3) Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards at the national conference in San Francisco: Broadcast/Video (Gold), Social Media (...

DCECU employees raise money for Nepal earthquake relief

MIDLAND, MI (June 16, 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 minimum ...

NCUA, AARP hosting webinar on preventing elder financial abuse

ALEXANDRIA, VA (June 15, 2015) – Credit unions and consumers looking for help detecting, preventing and reporting elder financial abuse can get valuable information during an upcoming webinar, “Avoiding Frauds and Scams: A Primer for Older Americans,” scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, beginning at 2 p....

75% five year gross sales increase moves Share One to excellence

MEMPHIS, TN (June 15, 2015) -- From 2010 - 2015, Share One recorded a 75% increase in gross sales and an 87% increase in new system sales. The growth is credited to the highly competitive NewSolutions core processing technology, the extensive offering of after-market ancillary ...

CUNA dispels bank rhetoric, sets record straight on credit union lending

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 16, 2015) -- CUNA wrote to the House Appropriations Committee today supporting H.R. 1422, the Credit Union Residential Loan Parity Act, a provision that would grant credit unions parity with the banks on business lending. The American Bankers Association (ABA) ...

WSECU & MHRV return to donate more than $13,000 for state parks

OLYMPIA, WA (June 15, 2015) -- WSECU and MHRV Show Association have once again joined efforts to donate to Washington State Parks. Today, they announced a $13,250 contribution for the state’s parks system, a unique and treasured network of recreational places. MHRV Show ...

New Fort Community Credit Union website launch

FORT ATKINSON, WI (June 15, 2015) -- Fort Community Credit Union has announced that a website redesign has gone live. With this redesign, FCCU members will not only enjoy a new look, but an upgraded experience as well. With their members at the top of ...

New directors, officers named to NYCUA board of directors

(June 15, 2015) -- The election results for the New York Credit Union Association’s board of directors were announced during NYCUA’s Annual Meeting on Sunday. The elections were held April 27-June 9, and all NYCUA-member credit unions we able to vote. The following ...

CUNA writes NCUA on Field of Membership Reform

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2015) -- CUNA wrote to NCUA today with several recommendations to reform field of membership requirements to strengthen the federal charter and ensure that all Americans have access to the financial benefits credit unions provide. In the letter, CUNA suggests ...

T.J. Curran joins Providence, Rhode Island branch of Mortgage Network

In recovering market, veteran mortgage professional says borrower preparation is key   DANVERS, MA (June 15, 2015) -- Veteran mortgage professional T.J. Curran (NMLS #677740) has joined Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S., as a loan ...

Elevations Foundation celebrates 5 years with $1m in community support

BOULDER, CO (June 15, 2015) -- Elevations Foundation on May 19th celebrated its 5th Birthday recapping nearly $1M in community initiatives. Celebration of Community, held on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder, offered a look into the Foundation’s successes including: $222,...

Chatter Yak! now offering social media management

If you don’t have the time or resources to handle your financial institution’s social media, outsourcing may be the solution for you.  Chatter Yak understands that a lot of community banks and credit unions have a marketing department consisting of a single staff ...

Global CU announces new hires for May 2015

SPOKANE, WA (June 15, 2015) -- Global Credit Union is pleased to announce five new hires during the month of May, 2015. Josh Smylie began employment with Global Credit Union on May 11, 2015 as an Operations Center Member Services Representative at GlobalHQ in Spokane, ...

New Life Simulation video – Experience what your members are going through

(June 15, 2015) -- The National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) has released a new video about Life Simulations to highlight the value of the experience for credit union professionals.  This powerful video is comprised of attendee testimonials, staff insights and provides a glimpse into ...

Mountain Credit Union moves to new location in Fletcher

FLETCHER, NC (June 15, 2015) – In an effort to provide its members with a more accessible location and a new ease of service, Mountain Credit Union has purchased a new, full-service branch in the former Mountain 1st building located at 3270 Hendersonville Road in Fletcher. “...

Catholic Federal Credit Union awards over $125,000 in scholarships

SAGINAW, MI (June 15, 2015) -- Catholic Federal Credit Union recently awarded over $125,000 to 300 students with their Msgr. Forbes Scholarship Trust Fund. The college scholarships are open to members of the credit union who meet the criteria based on financial need, community ...

Partner Colorado Credit Union announces new Board Chair

ARVADA, CO (June 15, 2015) -- The board of directors of Partner Colorado Credit Union elected Al Lujan to serve as Chairman at their organizational meeting held prior to the credit union’s 83rd annual meeting. Mr. Lujan has been a member of Partner Colorado ...