Higher hourly minimum comes as consumers face rising energy and gasoline prices.

These five Rising Star finalists are bringing fresh ideas, bold thinking, and an unwavering commitment to serving members and communities at credit unions with assets totaling at least $4 billion.

Michael Ogden takes on Arkansas Bankers Assn. leader Lorrie Trogden's arguments over taxes, touchdowns, private jets and whether today's credit unions have abandoned their mission. Also, their last names are too similar to ignore!

The Michigan credit union's savings campaign tailors messages based on what motivates potential members.