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Higher Gas Prices Drive More Car Buys?

By Michelle A. Samaad | March 6, 2012

The recent increase in gasoline prices doesn’t appear to be deterring members and others from buying cars.
Wings Financial Names New CEO

By Michelle A. Samaad | October 30, 2011

After reviewing 100 candidates, Wings Financial Credit Union has selected R. Frank Weidner as its next president/CEO.
Wings Financial Names New CEO

By Michelle A. Samaad | October 26, 2011

R. Frank Weidner has been selected to be the next president/CEO of Wings Financial Credit Union.
Management at the Top: Let’s Not Make It So Complicated

By Jim Craig | October 18, 2011

Organizational charts growing in complexity as credit unions face more challenges than ever.
Stocks Tumble and Member-Investors Seek Shelter

By Michelle A. Samaad | August 17, 2011

As the markets continue to roil in the aftermath of the country’s credit rating downgrade, members are likely seeking safe havens for their investment choices.
Members Yearn for Safety in Midst of Market Plunge

By Michelle A. Samaad | August 8, 2011

MEMBERS Capital Advisors managing director cautions against "knee-jerk, panicked decisions."
Members on Sideline for Better Auto Deals

By Michelle A. Samaad | July 5, 2011

Sales figures show some members may be waiting it out over the next few months, paying down debt.
CUNA Economists Predict Slow But Steady Improvement

June 27, 2011

SAN ANTONIO — The economy will improve slightly, but consumers will continue to be cautious about spending and talking on new debt, CUNA's top economists said at a session during America's Credit Union Conference.
Auto Lending Rebound Awaits

March 16, 2011

Credit unions may be gearing up to assist members even more given that the sale of new cars experienced a 25% increase in January.
Why Interchange Reform Is Necessary

By Dick Durbin | March 2, 2011

Last year, Congress passed landmark legislation to reform the interchange fee system in America. This bipartisan effort came after years of congressional hearings and Government Accountability Office studies that made clear that the interchange system was on an unsustainable course.