Credit union consumer lending rose to $240.2 billion in January, up from $237.l6 in December, the Federal Reserve reported today.

VISA new ad campaign pushes its debit cards into a more prominent position than its credit cards and focuses more on the lower spending that is popular in the current economy.

Sen. Charles Schumer said today he plans to introduce legislation to lift the cap on member business loans that credit unions can make.

In a move to better protect investors, the Securities and Exchange Commission said it is planning to improve the handling of whistleblower complaints and enforcement tips.