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ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Pentagon Federal Credit Union has named a new CFO and CIO, Denise McGlone and Joseph Thomas, respectively.

PORTLAND, Ore./TUKWILA, Wash.—Financial Beginnings, a nonprofit provider of financial education programs, is partnering with BECU to bring no-cost financial education programs to the Seattle Area youth.

HAUPPAUGUE, N.Y.-- Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU)  has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association. This recognition is given to companies that help employees eat better and move more.

STRATFORD, Conn.--– With recent studies regarding financial literacy showing Connecticut ranks 35th in the country, Sikorsky Credit Union is working to increase financial literacy by engaging high school students.  In addition to Financial Reality Fairs and monetary support of financial literacy programs, the credit union employs paid high school interns to promote positive messages about finances to their peers.