WASHINGTON—Outgoing Sen. Tom Coburn today listed the credit union tax exemption among “federal tax giveways” that he recommends be eliminated as part of his “Tax Decoder” report.
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WASHINGTON—As an improving economy spurs borrowing, a new study indicates consumers are again starting to rack up considerable credit card debt, and may be on a path to unsustainable monthly payments and a marked increase in defaults.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—While credit unions continue to wrestle with legal issues surrounding the marijuana industry, and as Colorado has chartered a credit union to serve related businesses, the federal government is “stockpiling hundreds of "suspicious activity reports" that could provide agents with sufficient evidence to shut down any state-legalized marijuana business,” according to USA Today.
ARLINGTON, Va.—It’s no secret NCUA examiners are putting increased emphasis on cybersecurity. It’s also no secret why: data breaches have become rampant, and a significant breach at a credit union could do far more harm than to just its reputation.
SAN FRANCISCO—A new study shares good news for MBL next year, indicating that small business owners are the most optimistic they have been in more than six years, and are feeling the most upbeat about the year ahead since the start of the Great Recession.
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. –The December preliminary Money Anxiety Index, at 67.0, is only 4.7 points away from its level on the eve of the Great Recession, according to Dr. Dan Geller, who assembles the Index.
MADISON, Wis.– CUES and Best Innovation Group (BIG) are partnering to host a seminar, “Apple Pay, MCX & Beyond: Your Mobile Pay Strategy,” on Jan. 15, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency DFW at DFW Airport in Dallas/Fort Worth.
LANSING, Mich. – Police here say they are investigating whether five unsolved credit union robberies over the past three months are connected.
ATLANTA—Delta Community Credit Union has published a list of “seven sensible stocking stuffers” for consumers this holiday season, all available with “one-stop shopping” at the credit union.
SAN DIEGO—The two college teams participating in this year’s San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl have now been finalized.