Michael Bartlett

The switch was prompted by misperceptions that only students and teachers could join.

From large scholarships and record-breaking donations to gifts of time and energy, here's how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

After 43 years at the Wichita-based credit union, CEO Bob Thurman is retiring.

American Share Insurance is moving into Big Sky Country, the 10th state to permit private share insurance.

Eureka, Calif.-based credit union will expand to Arcata.

Delaware-based CU's new charter will allow it to branch out further into the First State, as well as into Maryland.

Credit union trade associations applaud as legislation moves forward with bipartisan support.

The combination of the two Orange County-based credit unions will create a $1.4 billion-asset institution.

Alabama-based CU had operated under conservatorship since June.

Teaching kids the CU difference, keeping first responders safe, hosting international visitors and other ways credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Mary Anne Bradfield currently serves as chief of staff at the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Utah-based CU has returned $11 million to members over last 14 years.

The Communal CU says it will automate processes, use data in strategic decisions.

From scholarships to foundations, school supply drives and more, here's another look at how credit unions are giving back to the communities they serve.

Tennessee-based CU has returned $71.5 million over the last 13 years.

Credit unions are taking steps to ward off fraud as holiday shopping season gets underway.

After success in residential solar, the San Jose, Calif.-based credit union is financing solar systems for businesses.

A U.S. alcohol maker's $191 million investment in Canadian cannabis could raise difficult questions for the banks that have lent big sums of money to the company.

California-based CU grew loans by 15.2 percent, assets, memberships rise.