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 Maine-based institution will convert to the CU*BASE platform during the first quarter of next year.
November 2 -
Bob Kressig, who is running for re-election of his state house seat, helped defeat a measure earlier this year that would have increased taxes on Iowa credit unions.
November 2 -
The $20 million-asset Stephens-Franklin Teachers Credit Union will merge into Peach State later this week.
October 30 -
Van Wanggaard is running for re-election as a Wisconsin state senator by focusing on bringing more jobs to his state and fighting for victims’ rights.
October 30 -
Midterm elections are just eight days away and credit unions are making efforts to help get out the vote. Meanwhile, one Virginia-based CU is back in court over alleged ADA violations.
October 29 -
Inclusiv's annual conference in Florida focused on the rocky road ahead for small credit unions – and how to ease the way forward.
October 26 -
In remarks at the Inclusiv conference, NCUA Chairman Mark McWatters pledged to help small CUs but said they're responsible for their own business plan and can't expect NCUA to do the hard work for them.
October 24 -
From branch networks to technology and cybersecurity concerns, there's plenty to keep leaders of CDFIs and small CUs awake at night.
October 24 -
This is the first special dividend the Oak Ridge, Tenn., credit union has given out since 2005.
October 22 -
Mona Shand, a former teacher, journalist and communications professional, aims to bring industry priorities to Lansing if she's elected to the state's legislature next month.
October 19 -
Giving back to those who do so much for their credit union and other ways community-based financial institutions are making a difference in the lives of those they serve.
October 17 -
Credit unions based on the island made history receiving CDFI grants for the first time ever, but larger issues tied to population decline remain.
October 17 -
CU Green was developed to give Minnesota residents better access to clean energy products.
October 16 -
The $5.4 billion-asset credit union said FOM expansion continues to be part of its long-term growth strategy.
October 16 -
Consumers were scaling back Facebook usage even before last month's news of a massive data breach at the social network, leading some credit unions to question how they use the site.
October 16 -
Another look at how credit unions are giving back and making a difference in the lives of consumers who live in the communities they serve.
By Melissa Angell and Michael BartlettOctober 15 -
The worldwide week-long celebration of credit unions will include two NCUA board meetings focused on issues that have impacted the last five years and could set the stage for the remainder of the decade.
October 15 -
More than half of all federally insured credit unions have less than $50 million of assets. But challenges, including increased demands for technology, are making it harder for small institutions to thrive, forcing some to look for merger partners.
October 15 -
From helping kids to expanding access to low-cost financial services, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back.
By Melissa Angell and Michael BartlettOctober 12 -
It took about a day for Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union to switch to the new system.
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