WATERFORD, Mich. — When BestSource Credit Union here made the switch to a community charter several years ago, it had its work cut out for it.

BUTTE, Mont. — Numerous credit unions across the country have gotten behind the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, but a group of five CUs here have worked together to have a substantial impact on their community.

OKLAHOMA CITY — A complete virtualization of its computing infrastructure has allowed Tinker FCU to dramatically reduce overnight processing and backup times, improve quality assurance and boost its disaster recovery efforts.

MADISON, Wis. — A pilot between the World Council of Credit Unions and one of Mexico's largest credit unions — Caja Morelia Valladolid — has successfully used PDAs to perform financial transactions with members in the field.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State Employees Credit Union has always regarded its "Q-Cash" program as a better alternative to storefront payday loans. Now it's reporting the development of an online channel for return borrowers has been a big step forward.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — When it comes to charting an asset management strategy for 2010, CFOs and other analysts around the country say they are deploying a number of strategies for hedging their bets.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A means of integrating technology and training to ramp up a sales culture at Credit Union 1 has led to better-than100% growth in over-the-counter sales, VISA referrals and gap insurance sales.

WASHINGTON-The CEO of another giant credit union will testify next week before the Senate Banking Committee in favor of proposed legislation that would rein in overdraft protection programs and require credit unions to obtain written permission from members-an opt-in-to overdraft programs.

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NEW YORK — Hudson Valley FCU has filed a suit in state court challenging the state's mortgage tax, arguing that federally chartered credit unions should be exempt from the levy.

PHOENIX — It would seem that the state's two largest credit unions would share the same gloomy outlook as the region's devastated economy has pushed each deep into the red, but executives at one see the light at the end of the tunnel.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Southeast Corporate FCU, after digesting last week's third quarter report from U.S. Central FCU, told its 430 members it will deplete all of their paid-in-capital, a total of $20.2 million, and 0.5% of membership capital shares, or $4.5 million.

Sure, it's been a tough year, but with success now redefined as "survival," you've been successful. Congratulations. You're completely unprepared for what's next.

The Steelers have a strong brand identity and a shared brand vision throughout the team, the Steelers organization and their widespread fan base. What does it take to develop this kind of brand strategy throughout any type of organization, including a credit union?

After years of growth in mortgage lending, credit unions now find themselves facing many of the same challenges that traditional banks have experienced — like difficulty in reaching borrowers behind in repayments — or are headed that way.

WASHINGTON – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, run under federal conservatorship for the past year, reported massive losses last week for their fiscal third quarters, prompting more calls for government aid.

DECATUR, Ga. – Lower debt service helped Harland Clarke Holdings report a doubling in third quarter earnings, even as revenues continued to slid for the nation’s largest check printer.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Police responding to what appeared at first to be a possible robbery threat say it turned out to be a case of a 13-year-old boy playing with a pellet gun.

NILES, Mich. – Greater Niles Community FCU is giving away 2,800 turkeys and hams to members for the Thanksgiving season.