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Adults Still Slow to Plan for Retirement, Another Survey Reveals

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A new Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive Personal Finance Poll found that while 90% of U.S. adults say they plan to retire, more than one in five (22%) have not yet taken any steps to plan for this event.

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Alabama CU League, CUBS To Acquire HR Firm

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Members to Vote Again on 'Optiva' Credit Union Name, CU CEO Respects Members' Passion But Concerned About Misinformation

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February 27, 2007

As More Students Turn to College Loans, Opportunity Awaits Credit Unions

"Whether or not that happens will depend on a number of factors, including what changes are made to the federal loan system and market and economic conditions," says Research Associate Courtney McSwain. "Private loans certainly are growing, and students are using private loans more, especially students pursuing professional degrees."

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February 27, 2007

Mergers to Stagnate in 2007, Expert Says; NCUA Approved 313 in 2006, 281 Completed

Smaller credit unions do have a place in the credit union community, but mergers are sometimes necessary or in the best interest of the membership, Merger Solutions Group President David Bartoo, said.

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February 27, 2007

American Airlines Goes with CO-OP Financial Services

The $4.1 million American Airlines Federal Credit Union has chosen CO-OP Financial Services for ATM driving and debit card processing. The credit union has more than 204,000 members, 131 ATM's and more than five million debit cards.

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February 27, 2007

Corporate One FCU to Hold Risk Management Conference

Corporate One Federal Credit Union will be holding a conference and workshop geared toward enterprise risk management on April 30-May 2 at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas. The conference is targeting CEOs, CFOs, COOs and CROs.

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February 27, 2007

SSFCU Operation Financial Fitness Shifts into High Gear with Military Saves

The Defense Department has designated Feb. 25 through March 4, 2007 as Military Saves Week to encourage service members and their families to establish saving goals and set money aside for emergencies and other needs.

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February 27, 2007

Dakota Governors on VIP List for Inaugural CU Meeting

Along with state legislators and congressmen, the governors of North and South Dakota, John Hoeven and M. Michael Rounds, are on the VIP guest list for the inaugural annual meeting of the Mid-America Credit Union Association here June 6-8, it was announced last week.

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February 27, 2007