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BROOKFIELD, Wis.–While consumers still have the highest comfort levels with traditional financial organizations, a growing number say they would use a technology company such as Apple or Google to pay bills, take out a loan and conduct other financial activities, according to new research.

WASHINGTON—Although President Trump has been critical of the rate increases, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will continue with further gradual increases in the federal funds target rate in order to balance the potential risks of tightening monetary policy too quickly or too slowly, according to its September meeting minutes released this week.

WASHINGTON  – Existing-home sales declined in September after a month of what the National Association of Realtors called “stagnation” in August. All four major regions of the U.S. saw no gain in sales activity last month, the NAR said.

TACOMA, Wash.–Bob Corwin, president/CEO of Advantis Credit Union in Milwaukie, Ore., has been named the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Northwest Credit Union Association, while the Innovation and Impact Award was presented to Teri Robinson, president/CEO of Ironworkers USA FCU in Portland, Ore.