WASHNGTON -- Like so many warranty disclaimers, NCUA has said credit unions can use CUSO loan experts but certain restrictions apply.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Federal credit unions will have to submit additional data about the financial characteristics of their members and the services they provide to them as a result of policies approved Thursday by the NCUA Board.

MADISON, Wis. -- A Madison Equal Opportunity Commission hearing examiner has found that CUNA fired a former top executive for complaining about his boss's racist and sexist comments. If upheld, the ruling could force CUNA to pay a substantial amount in back pay and damages.

WASHINGTON --A fund to help victims of the subprime mortgage crisis and a reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are key components of a bill passed by the Senate Banking Committee last week.

WASHINGTON -- Consumers can obtain information on safe money management during natural disasters through a link at NCUA's Web site.

WASHINGTON -- Financial education should begin in elementary school and the government should work more with community organizations to increase knowledge of personal finance, NAFCU told a government panel.

WASHINGTON --Assets of federally insured credit unions increased by 5% to $792.2 billion during the first quarter of 2008, according to data released by the NCUA based on information submitted in Call Reports by the credit unions.

WASHINGTON --Bellco Credit Union has sued the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to recover $199,000 in unrelated business income tax payments.