The Utah Statesman reported on the 50th anniversary of USU Charter Credit Union in Ogden, Utah. The story noted how the credit union’s roots lay in organizational efforts by two Utah State University professors, and how the credit union grew and expanded over the years.
The Contra Costa Times featured an article on the dangers of credit cards, with insights from various consumer groups, including a credit union. “If it sounds too good to be true, you really have to take a look at it,” the newspaper quoted Noelle Fischer-Herbert, VP-corporate development at Pacific Service CU in Walnut Creek, Calif., as saying. Fischer-Herbert noted APR is usually irrelevant to those who pay off their balance every month, a group that should seek other benefits, such as points, she said.
The Daily Item in Lynn, Mass. Provided coverage of Brotherhood Credit Union’s partnership with the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless to help 29 households pay for heating costs during February. BCU has offered to pay a portion of the heating costs incurred by these families.
