WESTBROOK, Maine– The Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger has launched a new fundraising initiative ahead of the holidays. Throughout November and December, the Campaign is encouraging people to donate $5 (or more) to help feed a hungry Mainer as part of its Holiday Meals for Mainers initiative.
MADISON, Wis.–With credit union leaders worried over the ongoing pace of inflation, a CUNA economist is projecting the pace of price increases will continue to “decelerate.”
PALM DESERT, Calif.–Credit unions that want to prosper and meet the future will only do so if they first meet their members where they are needed—as PayPal is clearly doing, according to one member survey that ranked fintechs ahead of their own CU when it comes to meeting needs.
WASHINGTON–The Federal Reserve has issued a statement saying itsupports newly announced global efforts to identify key issues and potential solutions for the climate-related challenges.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Credit unions must look for new ways to make fees and fines less “debilitating” for low-income members, and also find ways to make their financial counseling more effective.
WASHINGTON– The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released research it says reveals consumers in majority Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, as well as younger consumers and those with low credit scores, are far more likely to have disputes appear on their credit reports.
CHICAGO–The credit card industry is rebounding strongly from the early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic with Gen Z leading the way in terms of originations and bankcard balance growth, according to a new report.
ST. LOUIS–A new analysis shows just how sharply home prices have increased, and not just recently, but since 1965. The findings also offer a look at the most affordable cities in the U.S., as well as the lease affordable.
WASHIINGTON– The FDIC has announced the creation of a new office to support the agency’s ongoing strategic and direct engagement with Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), Community Development Financial Institution banks (CDFIs), and other mission-driven banks.
ST. LOUIS–Two Missouri credit unions have announced plans to combine.
