WASHINGTON—Despite low economic growth late last year, consumers closed out 2015 with credit card debt rising at the fastest pace in more than seven years, new data indicates.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–Old-fashioned spam continues to be a very effective way of spreading malware, including one of the most dangerous banking Trojans, according to a new report from security firm Symantec.
GREENSBORO, N.C.— Summit Credit Union here is reporting that it’s saving members $2,141,951 by refinancing high-interest-rate loans through its Loan Saver program.
WASHINGTON—A “moderating pace” of sales had little impact on the trajectory of home prices during the final three months of the year, which picked up speed and showed continued growth in most of the U.S., according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of Realtors.
DAVOS, Switzerland—Here’s one more thing for credit unions to worry about on their members’ behalf, especially as it affects the make-up of the workforce that may comprise a CU’s FOM, as well as the make-up of their own workforces.
MADISON, Wis. – The National Credit Union Foundation said it is encouraging credit unions to explore The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program as a way to reach elementary school students.
DALLAS—The latest employment news is not encouraging for the nation's economic outlook, which is another sign that CUs should be cautious with lending, according to one analyst.
OGDEN, Utah—Weber State Credit Union has installed an electric vehicle charging station at its office here and made it available to the public at no cost.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The video recording of the January 2016 NCUA open board meeting is now available on the agency’s website.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.—Technology is coming to smartphones that will allow the devices to recognize the images users capture via the phone’s camera.