There were 1.3 million bankruptcy filings in the year that ended on June 30, a 35% increase over the previous year's total of 967,831, according to data compiled by the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts.

The Pennsylvania Credit Union Association announced last week it has started pilot testing video messaging using top trade brass to communicate more readily with members on topical issues.

Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who was a key player on most domestic policy issues during the past 47 years, died of brain cancer late last night at the age of 77.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union is making a statement for going green.