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SPRINGFIELD, Ohio -- Literally taking a page of Greek mythology, the Education Credit Union has changed its name to Athena Credit Union.

WASHINGTON -- Hours after President Bush dropped his veto threat, the House on Wednesday passed a measure to help homeowners hurt by the subprime crisis and make funds available to shore up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, if necessary.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Despite Visa Inc.'s announcement that it will cap card interchange on gasoline purchases, some gasoline retailers around the country have begun rewarding consumers for abandoning their cards at the pump.

HOUSTON -- People's Trust Federal Credit Union has said no more change.

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Victims of last month's floods were still pouring in last week as the Iowa Credit Union Foundation, the major industry agency processing claims, reported national contributions of $410,000.

SILVER SPRING, Md. -- During the first half of 2008, more than 10,000 consumers completed the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's Mortgage Reality Check at www.HousingHelpNow.org. The site asks participants a series of questions, and advises them regarding their foreclosure risk.