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WASHINGTON—Consumer inflation – the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation index – exceeded its 2% target for the first time in nearly five years, according to Commerce Department data. As a result, NAFCU Chief Economist and Director of Research Curt Long said credit unions should be preparing for the next quarter-point rate hike, possibly in June.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–City & County Credit Union has selected CU Student Choice to provide it with both private student loans and consolidation programs.

WASHINGTON—House Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is urging lawmakers in the House Appropriations Committee to use the appropriations process to grant credit unions and small financial institutions regulatory relief.