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WASHINGTON - Consumers for Responsible Credit is warning consumers that they some credit counseling agencies should be subject to more scrutiny. In an 80-page report released on July 13, CRC, a national advocacy group, said those seeking help from a National Foundation of Credit Counseling affiliate such as Consumer Credit...

NEW YORK - When the $7.3 million SAKS Fifth Avenue Enterprises FCU rolls out its new payroll card later this year it will emphasize an often overlooked attribute: portability. SAKS' payroll cardholders will be able to take their cards with them if they eventually leave the department store chain and...

In coming from a bank environment two years ago to start up an SBA department at a credit union, I was immediately shocked by the regulator limitations placed upon SBA lending. Both of SBA's flagship programs for lenders, the 7a and the 504 loan programs, were restricted by NCUA regulations,...

SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. - Hoping to improve across-the-board financial literacy, from young children to senior citizens, the State of New Jersey is bringing educational materials right where they're needed - directly into the hands of consumers and into the communities where they live. Through a public/private partnership called the New...

PLYMOUTH, Mich. - The Michigan Credit Union Marketing Alliance and Cooperative Advertising Task Force have selected Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based BERLINE Advertising Agency to revamp the state's credit union cooperative advertising program. "This is an important step in the process of revitalizing the statewide cooperative advertising program," said Michigan CUMA Chairman/...

MADISON, Wis. - CUNA Council membership has recently hit an all-time high of 2,800 members. "I think the growth has a lot to do with in part stronger programs but also greater visibility," said CUNA Council Executive Director David Rohn. "Our conferences have hit record numbers and that helps drive...

School Employees Lorain County Credit Union, Inc., Elyria, Ohio, has named Mary Vaughan business development representative.

Montana Credit Union Network, Helena, President/CEO Tracie Kenyon has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) Credential. Less than five percent of all association professionals have achieved this distinction. The CAE Credential is widely recognized as an indication of demonstrated skill in leadership, activity in community affairs and expertise in association...