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 Wisconsin-based institution has seen a 10 percent boost in loan volumes since implementing a new e-docs platform last year.
November 20 -
In a bid to help younger consumers, CommunityAmerica Credit Union’s new FAFSA chatbot can answer more than 400 questions about applying for federal student aid.
November 20 -
Kekaha CU will keep its brand identity following the merger, operating as "a division of Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union."
November 16 -
From Gen Z to baby boomers, a new study reveals credit union members are more likely pull out their plastic at the point of sale than any other payment method.
November 15 -
From honor chairs for POW/MIA service members to service dogs for wounded veterans and more, here's how CUs continue to make a difference in the lives of veterans and other members of the communities they serve.
November 14 -
As the Latham, N.Y., credit union adds branches, it plans to put an emphasis on service, rather than transactions.
November 14 -
The National Credit Union Administration is expected to approve its proposed 2019-2020 budget this week, while Congress holds several hearings of interest to CUs.
November 13 -
A judge dismissed two of the six counts against the Mass.-based credit union, meaning DFCU will join several other CUs nationwide facing similar suits.
November 12 -
Credit Union of Texas was struggling with a slow and expensive hiring process. Management decided to revamp, in part by making interviews more dynamic.
November 12 -
From picnics to products designed for armed service members to building homes for wounded warriors and more, here's a look at how credit unions across the country are making a difference in the lives of veterans.
November 12 -
The five institutions join AFG's balloon lending program, bringing 2.7 million consumers and $1.5 billion in assets into the fold.
November 9 -
Approval rates are ticking up, but credit unions still have a long way to go before they get back to where they were in 2011.
November 9 -
Richard Bowe is alleged to have made false statements on loan applications totaling more than $96,000.
November 8 -
The industry and its allies have their work cut out for them navigating the political standstill.
November 7 -
Credit union trade groups invested more than $7 million in this year's midterm elections. Did that record-breaking gamble pay off?
November 7 -
The focus since the 2016 election on easing rules, tax cuts and expanding access to credit is about to be turned on its head.
November 6 -
Unlimited third-party integrations and the system's design were some of the draw for the credit unions who signed up for the platform.
November 5 -
From sponsorships to scholarships, donations and recognition, here's a look at how credit unions are making a difference for those they serve.
November 5 -
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore helped launch a credit union early in her career and today works to advance the movement's interests in Congress.
November 5 -
Credit union advocates are keeping a close watch on several races in this week's midterm elections.
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