SEATTLE–Veridian Credit Union has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against retailer Eddie Bauer over a 2016 data breach.
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WASHINGTON–The single biggest expense standing between many people and buying a home? Not surprisingly, for many it’s student debt—but that isn’t just applicable to people in their twenties.
SAN FRANCISCO–Americans continue to strive to own a home, but they are increasingly interested in a home that is smaller, not larger.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.–Total assets in federally insured credit unions rose by $88 billion, or 7.3%, over the year to $1.29 trillion in the fourth quarter of 2016, reported NCUA Monday.
WASHINGTON–The Fed is likely to raise its benchmark interest rate when it meets later this month.
SAN FRANCISCO–Is the fake account scandal at Wells Fargo even bigger than has been believed? The bank was fined more than $185 million in 2016 for opening as many as 2.1 million accounts that customers had never requested, such as for checking and credit cards, as front line staff tried to meet aggressive sales goals the bank had set.
BROOKFIELD, Wis.– A new survey confirms that consumers use a blend of digital and traditional channels to manage their finances and make payments, with Millennials accessing mobile banking nearly three times more than other generations.
WASHINGTON–Former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Colin Powell shared his thoughts on leadership as part of his remarks to CUNA’s GAC here, including a lesson that involved President Ronald Reagan and squirrels.
DEL RIO, Texas. –Over the past two decades Maria J. Martinez has led numerous initiatives to provide financial services to low-income, predominately Hispanic communities in this area. For that reason and others, Martinez has been recognized with the 2017 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement by the National Credit Union Foundation.
MADISON, Wis. - In recognition of what the National Credit Union Foundation described as an illustrious career as a credit union leader, one defined by bold risks, deep generosity and resolute adherence to the core values of the movement, Stan Hollen, the retired President/CEO of CO-OP Financial Services, has been named as the winner of the 2017 Herb Wegner Memorial Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement.