Melissa Angell

Helping out after a fire, providing financial education, broadening access to financial services and other ways credit unions are giving back.

Nearly three years after NCUA passed the rule, credit unions are ready to broaden their reach, but the possibility of an appeal to the Supreme Court may put those efforts on hold.

Credit unions across the nation have supported their communities with school supply drives, donating to charities and more.

The Granite State’s highest court upheld a lower court’s ruling in a suit claiming the banking trade groups had defamed the patent firm.

Sen. Mitch McConnell had contacted the National Credit Union Administration about the troubles Kentucky hemp farmers had in accessing capital.

From feeding veterans to vocational programs, internships and more, these credit unions are finding a variety of ways to give back to the areas they serve.

Alternatives Federal Credit Union is making loans to pay for gender-reassignment surgery, but the initiative has bothered some members.

Credit unions have contributed to a number of causes, including supporting an animal rescue group and sponsoring a STEM center for the Girl Scouts.

David Gosstola claims that he was wrongfully terminated for complaining about conflicts of interest in the CEO's business dealings.

Credit unions across the pond are hopeful that they will be able to push their legislative priorities once Parliament is no longer preoccupied with Brexit.

Credit unions gave out scholarships and helped with financial literacy while dozens of students graduated from Western CUNA Management School.

The Los Alamos, N.M.-based institution said that Dwayne Herrera would take over as CEO after its previous leader took another job.

Sen. Susan Collins stopped by the Maine Credit Union League while other institutions supported local teachers and charities.

A new survey from PenFed found that 40% of adults said that personal finances or job stability was the No. 1 factor when thinking about purchasing a home.

CU Payz has six founding credit union members, including Coastal Credit Union, and will be open to the entire industry.

The industry faces additional risks when members take out auto loans and then list their new vehicles on apps for others to rent.

Seven senators, including Sen. Chuck Grassley, sent a letter requesting information on what steps the Justice Department was taking to address the issue.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and ten others requested information from regulators about whether they have tightened supervision of taxi medallion lending.

Open banking could help credit unions retain and attract new members but concerns remain around data privacy.

Credit unions are investing in their communities in a variety of ways, including teaching financial literacy at a summer camp and donating money to local libraries.