Credit unions and industry organizations are lining up to donate to relief efforts in response to the earthquake that devastated Haiti on Tuesday.

The more than half dozen U.S. credit unions all with historic links to Eaton Corp., the Cleveland-based manufacturer, are one less this month following a merger between Ohio and Illinois CUs.

Credit union employees wanting to learn more about doing business with mortgage buyer Fannie Mae can sign up for the company's Feb. 3 Webcast on its newly revised Selling Guide.

Consumers were leery about opening up their wallets last month as retail sales fell 0.3%, following two consecutive monthly increases, the Commerce Department reported today.