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Should natural person credit unions continue to support corporate credit unions? A better question may be: can credit unions trust corporate credit unions to operate in their best interest?

Jon Stewart, whose "Daily Show" has channeled consumer anger over banks and credit card industry practices before, devoted the opening segment of last night’s show to the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act. (Or, per Gawker.com, “Jon Stewart Sums Up Everything That is Wrong with America in Under Four Minutes.”)

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been stepping up their repurchase requests since being put into conservatorship by the government in September 2008, as they try to manage the mountain of delinquencies on their books.

What has been most amazing about all of the snow in Washington, D.C. in recent weeks hasn't been the record depths of the white stuff, but the fact that any snow could accumulate at all given all the local hot air.

As a troubled credit union in one of the "sand" states, I can safely say that the past two-and-a-half years have been rich with learning.

Streamlining unclear rules - and thus easing the cost of regulatory compliance - can help promote CUs' growth and their ideals of encouraging savings, building strong communities, and investing in a resilient American economy.

Public apathy toward financials? Not for credit unions.

Cam Fine, president and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America, is having a field day with Wells Fargo's new advertising campaign

More community banks appear interested in bidding for failed peers as their own health improves and the number of targets is expected to multiply.

Looking to better penetrate that Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Next markets, while also adding a revenue stream? Get ready to stock those branches with Doritos and Twinkies.