WASHINGTON -- With little fanfare, the Senate today confirmed Michael E. Fryel to a seat on the NCUA board.

SAN FRANCISCO -- The sharply increasing cost of gasoline has strained the card payment system and Visa USA has taken steps to try to limit its impact.

PORTLAND, Ore. -- OnPoint Community Credit Union, which formed a joint venture with Countrywide Financial Corporation in February 2007, dissolved the partnership five months ago, said Mary Jane Campbell, senior vice president of marketing for the $2.6 billion institution.

RALEIGH, N.C. ?EURo State Employees' Credit Union is making an investment in North Carolina's future.