WASHINGTON -- You are a 24-year congressional veteran who is facing the fight of your political life in a Democratic district in a Democratic year. It's the day before the election and you need a last-minute push.

ATLANTA -- The failure of two community banks here within three months is providing an extra nudge to a safety and soundness campaign to be launched by Georgia Credit Union Affiliates.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Consumers are sending mixed signals about their intentions to use gift cards this coming holiday season, indicating that they are still interested in using the popular gift option but maybe not to the same degree as in previous years.

SAN DIEGO -- Besides stability, credit unions may be able to provide brokers looking for an industry change with a higher quality of life, one investment firm executive offered.