The consumer price index was unchanged in April from the previous month but falling energy prices resulted in the index being 0.7% below the same month last year, the Labor Department reported today.

The Senate today may consider a credit union-opposed measure that would give retailers more flexibility in dealing with credit card issuers.

Lenders and homeowners will have additional resources to avoid home foreclosures and modify mortgages as a result of initiatives announced today by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Housing Secretary Shaun Donovan.

In a matter of community service, 1st Financial Federal Credit Union of Wentzville, Mo. has gone to the dogs.