WASHINGTON -- Consumers opened up their wallets a bit more last month but there is still a long way to go before purchasing is at the levels of last year.

LENEXA, Kan. - Late yesterday, U.S. Central cleared up some of the "who knew what when" mystery surrounding the aggregate corporate's $1 billion bailout and resulting insurance premium levy on credit unions.

SHREVEPORT, La. -- Melvin Edwards, chairperson of the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions, will be the guest speaker at the African American Credit Union Coalition's Feb. 24 networking meeting and reception.

WASHINGTON -- Even with troubled economy and economic uncertainty, the National Credit Union Foundation has announced that 1,000 credit union executives and supporters have purchased tickets to its annual awards dinner.