FITCHBURG, Mass. – Workers’ CU said it is offering free checking in Massachusetts for members or new members.
Free benefits of the $800-million credit union’s Just Checking account include a first order of 20 checks, a Visa check card with no annual fee, direct deposit, a credit report analysis and combined statements.
There is no minimum balance for the account or monthly maintenance fee.
A 21.2% spike in the price of gasoline was the biggest contributor to a 0.9% increase in the Consumer Price Index in March, according to a Friday report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The agency said other price increases were largely contained.
Several major financial institutions last year increased their spending on measures to protect top executives, according to public filings. The moves followed the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.
The first U.S. bank to offer an exchange-traded product tied to bitcoin saw $34 million in trading on the first day.
Oil rights can be a surprisingly illiquid asset. A fintech called Frontlands is hoping to change that by offering a credit card for the owners of oil wells and other natural resources.
The fintech rolled out Intelligent Money Movement, a treasury service that combines payments, liquidity management and disbursements as it looks to capitalize on its multiple banking licenses.
Most banks are likely not large enough to not support stablecoins and tokenized deposits on their own, creating a new way for legacy IT firms to compete with fintechs.
