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• Bank Transfer Day a Year Later, New Relationships Blossom

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 27, 2012

  An in-depth look at what has become of all those new members after last fall's big surge.

• Bank Transfer Day a Year Later, New Relationships Blossom: Print Preview

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 27, 2012

  A look at what has become of all those new members after last fall's big surge. A preview from next week's print edition.

• Fed: Low Rates Will Continue Through Mid-2015

  By Heather Anderson  |  September 13, 2012

  Credit union CEO says low rates continue to tighten interest income spread while industry remains "averse" to boosting fee income.

• 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.

• New Car Sales Rebound May Slow by Year’s End

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  September 5, 2012

  Continuing a year-long trend, sales of new cars and trucks showed a strong rebound in August.

• Rates Are Not a Big Concern Among Consumers

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 20, 2012

  Unstable home values, job insecurity and volatile stock market fears may be more of a concern for some members than what the rates are at their credit unions.

• Members May be Swayed More by Economy’s Slowdown

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  August 3, 2012

  For some members, unstable home values, job insecurity and volatile stock market fears may be more of a concern than rates at their credit unions.

• Credit Unions See More Signs of a New Auto Loan Revival

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  July 31, 2012

  New car loans show a little life.

• Analysts Unsure Housing Market Turned Around

  By David Morrison  |  July 25, 2012

  A pair of housing price indicators seems to show that the housing market in the U.S. might be rebounding, but analysts are unsure.

• First Quarter CRE Delinquencies Drop for Credit Unions, Banks

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  June 12, 2012

  Commercial and multifamily mortgage delinquent loans were down for credit unions, banks and thrifts during the first quarter.