ARLINGTON, Va.—Total retail sales increased 0.2% in January. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long noted that wage growth will be a key factor to watch regarding overall consumer spending and economic activity in 2019.
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Postal Service should not be in the financial services business, according to one CU trade group.
WASHINGTON—U.S. credit card debt hit $870 billion, the highest total ever, as of December 2018, according to the data from the Federal Reserve.
BREWER, Maine–When will the giant pile of snow ever melt?
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. – 2018 represented another record year for CU Xpress Lease, announced GrooveCar, which reported volume in the product reached $707 million—a 45% year-over-year increase.
WASHINGTON–Three people and one organization were recognized by the National Credit Union Foundation with Herb Wegner Awards for their achievements and contributions to credit unions.
WASHINGTON–CUNA will kick off the second full day of its Governmental Affairs Conference today with an appearance by Vice President of the United States Mike Pence.
WASHINGTON—CUNA President Jim Nussle challenged the entire concept of “coopetition” among credit unions during remarks opening the trade association’s Governmental Affairs Conference.
WASHINGTON—If credit unions don’t understand the real impact they’re having on members’ lives, they should look more closely at how financial assistance plays a role in people’s overall lives, says Gigi Hyland.
WASHINGTON–The Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions, the charitable arm of the World Council of Credit Unions, celebrated its 10-year development partnership with Haiti during a reception at Anderson House here along Embassy Row.