TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Credit Union 24 reported that 50 new CUs have become shareholders of the CUSO, breaking all previous records of new shareholders joining the network in a single stock offering. The stock offering was available during Q3 2009.

MONTVALE, N.J. — As Paragon FCU CEO Richard Rays prepares to retire at the end of this year, Credit Union Journal caught up with the 16-year credit union veteran to get his thoughts on his career, what's ahead, and more.

A recap of the life and career of Richard Rays, CEO of $400-million Paragon FCU in New Jersey, who is set to retire at the end of the year.

Western Vista Chooses TNB

ERIE, Penn. — Two more credit unions are offering resources to assist the unemployed in getting back to work.

EWING, N.J. — During the past two weeks more than 1,300 members of Credit Union of New Jersey have opted for a payday loan alternative available to state employees affected by mandatory job furloughs.

GLENDALE, Calif. — Among the latest WesCorp lawsuit's plaintiffs are: 1st Valley CU, Glendale Area Schools FCU, and Tulare County FCU, Cascade FCU, Northwest Plus CU, Stamford FCU and Northwest FCU.

WASHINGTON — Credit unions and banks have severely slowed the rapidly rising charges for overdraft protection as Congress debates new curbs on the programs, according to a new study.

Q3: Delinquencies Creep Up, Net Worth Above 10%

LIVONIA, Mich. — Just in time for holiday gift-giving, Invest in America has added discounts from FTD and CU Benefits.

WARRENVILLE, Ill. — Members United Corporate FCU here plans to deplete a little more than half of its remaining member capital shares after posting a $149.6 million loss in October.

WASHINGTON — Consumers plan to open their wallets a bit more this holiday season over last year's, but will still be more restrained in their spending than in prior years, according to a new poll conducted by CUNA and the Consumer Federation of America.

Some niblets from among the Thanksgiving leftovers.

How one person's no-win situation in court could illustrate a way out of "the corporate mess" for all of us.

"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." Cliché, perhaps, but fitting for the CU philosophy — but only if members know it.

TUCSON, Ariz. — As if enough homeowners underwater in their mortgages hadn't already walked away from their properties, a new academic study suggests doing so is the right thing to do.

ADELAIDE, Australia — Members of two large credit unions here have agreed to a mega-merger that when complete will create a (A)$7-billion institution and serve more than 350,000 members.

CINCINNATI — A man attempted to rob Central Credit Union here claiming he had a bomb, but left without getting any money.

WAUKESHA, Wis. — A would-be robber here forgot to check the time, and as a result left empty handed.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Outstanding credit card balances at credit unions grew at an annual rate of 6.2% between September 2008 and September 2009 to $33 billion, roughly the same rate as second quarter growth.