Apple Federal Credit Union is offering free workshops to help families of local college-bound high school students navigate the often complex process of filling out applications for federal financial aid.

Goldilocks I ain't, but I sympathize with her plight. I've been sampling from several bowls of porridge, so to speak, looking for the one that suits me "just right." The financial institution, that is. I can't say I've found it yet.

ACMG Federal Credit Union in Solvay, N.Y., recently gave 43 seniors at Solvay High School a taste of the real world through Mad City Money, a two-hour financial education simulation created by CUNA.

Members of Chantilly, Va.-based Justice Federal Credit Union recently raised $17,962.50 for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the credit union's Skip-a-Pay loan program.

Truliant Federal Credit Union is hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site at its headquarters in Winston-Salem, N.C., through April 16. VITA is a free tax preparation service for families who make up to $49,000 a year.

An NCLC report describes how many for-profit schools began making costly private student loans after third-party lenders terminated their partnerships with the schools following the credit crash.

Financial technology company Fynanz announced on Tuesday the introduction of its new consolidation program for private student loans.

FORUM Credit Union of Indianapolis recently promoted Jeff Welch, senior vice president of finance, to chief financial officer after Bill Dailey announced his retirement on Jan. 18.