Melissa Angell is a reporter for Credit Union Journal in New York City. She graduated from the University of Virginia where she studied Cognitive Neuroscience and Media Studies. She's also an alumna of the Dow Jones News Fund, where she previously covered healthcare equities for TheStreet.
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The lawsuit claims that the Jacksonville, Fla.-based credit union charged members multiple non-sufficient-funds fees on the same item.
July 23 -
From sponsoring math tournaments to programs that help prevent identity theft, these credit unions are striving to make a difference well beyond the financial services arena.
July 22 -
Lawmakers will hear from a credit union executive on cannabis banking while also considering issues such as the use of alternative data in underwriting.
July 22 -
A hot job market and the ongoing wave of CEO retirements mean credit unions need to be thinking well beyond the corner office when considering recruitment and retention.
July 22 -
From Red Cross donations to charity golf outings, scholarships for educators and more, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back.
July 19 -
The former mutual, which had faced pressure from an activist investor, agreed to be sold to Corporate America Family Credit Union.
July 17 -
The purchase of Ben Franklin Bank is the latest deal in a year that has seen a record number of CUs buying out the competition.
July 17 -
NAFCU and CUNA expressed concerns about the social media giant's proposed cryptocurrency, including reiterating calls for Congress to act on data security.
July 16 -
Respondents rated their chances of reaching the American Dream lower this year than they did in the fall amid talk of a potential recession.
July 16 -
Credit unions could have an answer about when a new credit loss standard will take effect, while the National Credit Union Administration will hold its monthly board meeting this week.
July 15 -
A number of credit unions showed their communities they cared by raising money for causes, such as supporting veterans and scholarship funds.
July 15 -
The annual summer shopping bonanza will run across two days for the first time, and other retailers are following suit with offers of their own. Here’s how credit unions can capitalize on it.
July 15 -
William Mellin will serve as a lending institution representative on the task force, which will evaluate the evolution of the taxi medallion industry.
July 12 -
From creative ways to recognize members of the armed services to July 4th celebrations and more, here's another look at how credit unions are making a difference in the communities they serve.
July 12 -
The autonomous vehicle lending market isn’t expected to peak for decades, but some CUs are already jumping in, and they could be at the forefront of rapid shifts in the automotive industry.
July 12 -
Jim Lumpkin, president and CEO of the Portland, Ore.-based institution, is planning to retire in the first quarter of 2020.
July 11 -
A recent investigation found that institutions taken over by the National Credit Union Administration “are often the least willing to work with borrowers struggling to afford their loans.”
July 10 -
Interest rates on CDs of six-months or longer have declined since a Federal Reserve meeting in June, according to Moebs Services.
July 9 -
Despite declining foot traffic, consumers still say they want access to a branch, and credit unions can make these spaces attractive with new twists.
July 9 -
From helping young scholars to safely disposing of personal documents, innovative product announcements and more, here are a variety of ways credit unions are making a difference in their communities.
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