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LAKE FOREST, Ill.—Will the Federal Reserve adjust rates during its two-day meeting that begins today? One person says the “Fed gap” offers a strong signal.

WOODBURY, Minn.­–Ideal Credit Union has launched a new Community Heroes Mortgage Program aimed at first responders, teachers, members of the military and others that offers a 1% downpayment option.

RESTON, Va.–A new report finds consumers open to embracing alternative payment solutions, including wearables and smartphones, but also a “high degree” of concern around security.

WASHINGTON—While there is a growing fight for deposits among many financial institutions that has pushed up rates on certificates, it has come with a twist—credit unions have not been losing net interest margin as part of the battle. But there is a potential risk lurking.

FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn.–SPIRE Credit Union here has partnered with Minneapolis-based venture studio DNT BLNK on a new app called “NetGiver” that allows members to donate directly to nonprofit organizations directly from their checking or savings accounts.

PURCHASE, N.Y.—Mastercard has launched the Mastercard Digital Wellness program, which it said includes new technologies and resources to help all businesses, especially small and independent merchants, to better serve the digital-first consumer.

FLORENCE, S.C.–Founders Federal Credit Union is installing ATMs to 20 South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicle locations in addition to 15 other companies throughout the state. The machines will be surcharge-free to members.

MURUPARA, N.Z.–A small town here is out of cash and it may remain that way after a local credit union’s ATM was stolen for a second time.

NEW YORK–A year after launch, JPMorgan Chase is scrapping a digital banking app it was piloting in an attempt to attract younger consumers.

WASHINGTON–Consumer knowledge about credit scores is at the lowest level in the past eight years–and in some cases, sharply–even Americans think they are smarter than ever, according to a new survey.