WASHINGTON -- In the wake of an expected $1 billion loss by U.S. Central, the NCUA is infusing $1 billion into the troubled credit union and undertaking a series of efforts to shore up the corporate credit union system.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - CU*Answers said it has returned $400,000 to its approximately 70 credit union owners in patronage dividends for 2008.

BOSTON -- While employees continue to contribute to their 401(k) plans, the average workplace savings account balance dropped 27% in 2008 to $50,200 from $69,200 in 2007, according to Fidelity Investments.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- A California credit union known for being on the cutting edge of technology has signed on to offer a bank's remittance services not only to its own members but to other banks and credit unions as well.