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 Jackson, Mich.-based institution also made its largest donation ever to a program to help students pay for college.
January 7 -
Now the third-longest shutdown in history, there are few signs the government will reopen anytime soon, and that's causing problems for lenders.
January 7 -
From care packages for service members to aid for the homeless and more, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back.
January 4 -
The credit union rewarded members based on the CU's performance last year and the depth of their relationship with the institution.
January 3 -
Both CUNA and NAFCU have responded to the bureau's request for input by raising concerns about cybersecurity, public complaints and more.
January 3 -
Chartway Federal Credit Union now has roughly $2.2 billion in assets and more than 190,000 members.
January 2 -
Many credit unions wrapped up 2018 by going the extra mile for community members in need.
January 2 -
Denice Schultheiss became director of the Office of Credit Unions in Michigan after John Kolhoff left to lead the Texas Credit Union Commission.
January 2 -
Graduate students at an Atlanta university are working with Inclusiv and the On the Rise Financial Center to help the underserved gain access to financial services.
January 2 -
Legislators' attempts to reopen the government could hamper credit union advocacy priorities as the new Congress convenes.
December 31 -
With the government shutdown set to extend into 2019, a growing number of credit unions are putting together offers to aid members impacted by furloughs.
December 28 -
Another look at how credit unions across the country are making a difference during "the most wonderful time of the year."
December 28 -
Linda Levy, CEO of Lower East Side People's Federal Credit Union, has no regrets about suing President Trump when he appointed Mick Mulvaney to run the CFPB, despite some negative reactions from her credit union colleagues.
December 28 -
The $126 million-asset credit union selected the new core platform in order to increase automation and cut down on "busy work" for employees.
December 27 -
Through a unique partnership, Nutmeg State Financial Credit Union offers DMV services at two of its locations. So far the results have showcased the power of technology.
December 27 -
Credit unions are having a positive impact by doing everything from shredding thousands of pounds of paper to building their 492nd home for a family.
December 26 -
The Massachusetts-based institution has paid out over $10 million to its members since 1996.
December 24 -
With the holiday season in full swing, a number of credit unions are making their communities a bit brighter.
December 24 -
The personal finance management tool will allow members to combine accounts from other institutions and track spending.
December 21 -
Amid rising rates and a surge in lending, credit unions will need to find additional sources of deposits to fund growth.
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