The economic fallout from the September 11 tragedy continues to make headlines and have ramifications for credit unions. Sharing page one are troubling stories of a depressed stock market, massive layoffs, job losses caused by increased security (the elimination of curbside check-in, etc.), and greatly curtailed leisure and business travel...

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Deluxe Corp. is donating $1 for every order of its "Forever Free" consumer checks and "American Spirit" business checks to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. In addition to this donation effort, Deluxe contributed $50,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The company...

VIENNA, Va.-Navy Federal Credit Union announced that it anticipates contributions from members, employees and companies to its disaster relief efforts related to the September 11 tragedies will top $500,000. As of September 26, Navy collected more than $200,000 from members via the Internet, walk-in, mail, and phone contributions. Navy Federal...

WASHINGTON - If there is such a thing as there being a good time for an economic slowdown, CUNA Economist Mike Schenk says the softening economy the country is going through now "couldn't have happened at a better time for credit unions." Nobody of course-Schenk included-wishes for economic prosperity not...