Spanish-speaking consumers can obtain additional information oncredit unions and the services they provide from the expandedNCUAwebsite.

The site, which the agency launchedin September, reminds consumers that deposits of up to $250,000 atfederally insured credit unions are insured s by the full faith andcredit of the U.S. government. It also contains educationalinformation and personal finance tips.

“Whether a consumer wants to learn how to guard against identitytheft, or new parents want to map out the best savings andfinancial plan for sending their child to college, Spanish-speakingconsumers now have a new electronic resource tool at theirdisposal,” said NCUA Board Member Gigi Hyland, the board's solemember of Hispanic origin. She's been actively involved in thedevelopment of the site. Credit unions have been making a concertedeffort to expand their outreach to Hispanic consumers.