SAN JOSE, Calif. — For years, the credit union battle cry against CRA has been that CUs already do a good job of serving the underserved, but "doing a good job" might not be good enough.

LAS VEGAS — Economic issues are prompting state and national legislative efforts that could pose some new challenges for human resources professionals, one expert suggested.

WASHINGTON — Credit union trade associations are already lined up to oppose CRA for credit unions.

VICTORVILLE, Calif. — Available financial institution: CU w/loyal membership ISO larger, stronger mate for LTR, mutual benefits.

LAS VEGAS — CFOs aren't the only ones who see a shift in their jobs during an economic bust: human resources professionals also feel the repercussions, just in vastly different ways.

MADISON, Wis. — Outright declines in credit union capital in February — and over the past year — led to a decline in the capital-to-asset ratio, which now stands at 10.2%, according to a recent report by CUNA Mutual Group.

CHICAGO-Ed Jacob, CEO of Northside Community CU here, has seen CRA "from both sides," as he formerly served as a bank CRA officer.

WINTRHOP, Mass. — Though investing in the community is something every CU should be doing, it's not something that should be dictated by regulators, according to one low-income CU.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.-The NCUA Board is expected this week to extend its temporary guarantee on all corporate credit union deposits beyond the current Dec. 31, 2010 expiration date.

Fidelity Web Offerings Honored

RACINE, Wis. — If the credit union is going green, how quickly will it see payback on its energy-efficient investments? Industry experts provide their advice.

SANTA ROSA, Calif. — For one hour, things looked a little dark for Redwood Credit Union.

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Earth-loving credit unions, those that invest in environmentally friendly branch design, are much more likely today to have the Earth love them back.

LAS VEGAS — Leave it to human resources professionals to find the silver lining in the currently cloudy economy.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Community First CU of Florida received the 2008 Environmental Protection Board Award from the city of Jacksonville for having the first CU location in northeast Florida to be LEED certified.

CU*EasyPay Enrollment Up

uSwitch Wins Best Of Show

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SAN DIEGO — Some members like to keep a low profile when they contact their credit union, and live website chats may be the best way to do that.

SAN JOSE, Calif. — If great-grandma blogged about money, she'd tell you to foreswear the credit cards and save for the things you want-or, better yet, put some aside for a rainy day.