Bureau of Labor Statistics

• BLS: Inflation Holds Steady in January

  By Heather Anderson  |  February 22, 2013

  Catalyst Corporate economist Brian Turner says higher payroll taxes offset impact of low inflation.

• Maryland’s Wealth Not Profiting Credit Unions

  By Candice Reed  |  October 31, 2012

  Maryland is the richest state in the union with a median household income of $70,004, a cool $20,000 above the national average. However, as of June 30 Maryland’s credit unions reported just 61 basis points worth of profit, well below the national average of 0.86% ROA.

• NCUA October Economic Video Covers Unemployment Rate Controversy, Fiscal Cliff

  By Heather Anderson  |  October 22, 2012

  An explanation of the September unemployment rate and the effect the so-called fiscal cliff are explained on the monthly NCUA economic video update.

• Nearly Two-Thirds of Private Workforce Has Access to Retirement Plans

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  September 24, 2012

  Survey finds 48% choose to participate.

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  Recovery Uneven, But CUs Are on A Rocky Mountain High

  By Candice Reed  |  September 24, 2012

  The economic recovery in Colorado is a rocky one, with some industries and cities rebounding while others continue to struggle. However, the state’s credit unions seem to be on a Rocky Mountain high.

• Baby Boomers Spending More on Education, Children

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  September 20, 2012

  Savings not going as much retirement in the 45- to 64-year-old set.

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  Colorado: Economy on a Rocky Mountain High or Just Rocky?

  By Candice Reed  |  September 17, 2012

  Second-quarter NCUA stats show the Centennial State among the tops in the nation in 12-month asset growth.

• August Employment Numbers Suggest Slow Down in Economic Recovery

  By Heather Anderson  |  September 7, 2012

  Economy created jobs in August, but not enough, analyst says.

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  ROA in Washington State Proves to Be Evergreen

  By Candice Reed  |  September 2, 2012

  Washington credit unions took a hit to capital during the corporate credit union and financial crisis like everyone else, but it hit them harder because they had lower aggregate capital to begin with. Thankfully, the aptly named Evergreen State credit unions also have return on assets that has remained higher...

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  Oklahoma Insulated From Coastal Economic Volatility

  By Heather Anderson  |  August 27, 2012

  Oklahoma’s credit unions face challenges that sound pretty familiar throughout the industry: compliance burdens, low investment returns, corporate assessments and a lackluster economy. But thankfully for credit unions in the Sooner State, the highs and lows of the real estate market experienced in other states isn’t part of that mix.