Successful businesses find growth opportunities in down economic times.

A state lawmaker in Massachusetts has filed a legislative measure to cap card interchange in the state, according to media reports.

While many in the financial services industry are jogging on a treadmill during these trying economic times, some credit unions are winning the road race.

MidSouth Federal Credit Union, Macon, Ga., presented a check to Education First that was dedicated toward sponsoring the Bibb County teachers of the year banquet.

As the press bombards us daily with continuous bad news regarding the economy, the shock and awe of the headlines may cause uncertainty as to what we should do with our credit card program.

Many credit unions today are taking a fresh look at the opportunity in their credit card programs to increase revenue and build relationships.

Community Financial Credit Union, Springfield, Mo., recently named Emilie Bell of Ozark and Tommy Goodwin Jr. of Niangua as the recipients of this year's Linzee W. Leonard scholarships.

In the early months of the financial meltdown, credit unions were being hailed as the silver lining around the dark financial cloud.