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Part of the reason RSA Security fell victim to a security breach this year is that it was using an older version of Microsoft's Windows, according to a security researcher.

Ryan Gilbert's recent BankThink article "Give Nonbanks a Nationwide Reach" is part of a massive lobbying campaign by major payday lenders and others to sway Congress to pass H.R. 1909.

Doing something — anything — quickly but poorly is no substitute for taking the time to do what needs to be done well.

After multiple prominent online video game services disclosed payment-data breaches this year, one game vendor decided to commit to never storing that data in the first place.

When scammers impersonated a pair of magicians to conduct financial fraud, the victims had a trick up their own sleeves.

To re-engage members, try using multiple channels. Better yet, ASK how they want to hear from you. A simple online or e-mail survey can provide a wealth of information about members' communication preferences.

It's not like the past few years haven't seen growth in at least a few job categories. Political Ad Distortion Enhancer. Bruce Jenner Facial Expression Stand-in. Steve Jobs Mythmaker. And within CUs, financial counselor.

It's not about fees. It's about you and me making an intentional difference for our neighbors, small businesses, and families. It's about helping others create a firm foundation for their future. That's the Credit Union difference.

A few weeks ago, I wrote a column describing the financial preferences and behaviors of underserved consumers by painting a picture of an archetypal consumer named Sue. Taking stock of the true needs of the underserved helps explain why traditional bank products and practices often miss the mark.

The war over interchange between merchants and the payments industry continues. That's not surprising with tens of billions of dollars being allocated by Washington rather than the market in question.