WASHINGTON - Just a day after the Senate passed its version, Senate and House leaders have reached an agreement on a $789.5 billion they hope will help jumpstart the economy.

PURCHASE, N.Y. -- A recently released MasterCard International paper defends credit and debit card interchange as a key part of a robust electronic payments system that benefits everyone. The paper

Out of today's economic turmoil will emerge tomorrow's opportunities. Credit unions need to take advantage of these opportunities.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- It was a painful encounter when MAX Community Credit Union lost out on a plum equipment leasing contract with a local medical facility to a larger bank.