Credit union partners with school to help students gain real-world money management skills LAFCU hosted its fifth annual Financial Reality Fair at Lansing Christian School April 10, giving high school students a hands-on opportunity to learn essential financial literacy skills through a fun and engaging simulation. This year’s event, held during National Financial Literacy Month, […]
The National Credit Union Administration issued two consent orders and one prohibition notice in April 2025. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Order: Notice of Prohibition: In addition to Orders of Prohibition, the NCUA, on occasion, issues administrative orders, which are formal,
Soarion Plaza is Home to New Financial Center and Soon-to-Be Company Headquarters Soarion Credit Union is celebrating the opening of its newest financial center in the San Antonio area. The credit union’s Soarion Plaza Financial Center, located at 750 E. Mulberry near San Antonio’s downtown, officially opened to the public on April 23, 2025. This
The Cooperative Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) proudly announces a new partnership with Reseda Group, a leading credit union service organization (CUSO) dedicated to helping credit unions thrive through product development, strategic investments, innovative fintech solutions, and scalable technology. This collaboration expands access to cutting-edge financial tools, digital solutions, and operational efficiencies designed to support long-term
The Coastal Credit Union Foundation has awarded $348,500 to 19 nonprofits in North Carolina during its Q1 2025 grant cycle. The grants given to these nonprofits will improve access to resources and support affordable housing and financial well-being programs throughout our local communities. “In addition to covering the foundation’s areas of focus, these grants also address several
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Members First Credit Union (M1) is proud to announce the recipients of its annual scholarship program, awarding $2,500 to four outstanding students who exemplify leadership, academic success, and community commitment. Each scholarship honors M1 members making a difference through higher education. Anirudh Krishnan, a freshman at Johns Hopkins University studying Applied Mathematics and Statistics, is
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The historic funding is made possible by the Empire State Development New York State’s Empire State Development (“ESD”) awarded Inclusiv $5 million to expand access to small business lending through CDFI credit unions in the state. This is a first-of-its-kind partnership between Inclusiv and ESD that will help increase access to capital for small businesses
Gesa today announced the grand opening of its newest High School Credit Union (HSCU) Program at Lynnwood High School. This new location marks Gesa’s 18 student-run branch statewide and its first within the Edmonds School District, showcasing its commitment to empowering students through financial education and hands-on experience. The Lynnwood High School branch brings financial
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Greater Texas|Aggieland Credit Union took home three prestigious Diamond Awards from the America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council’s annual competition for marketing excellence. Greater Texas Credit Union was a Category Best highest-scoring winner in two categories: credit/debit card designs and “diamond in the rough” for great creative efforts on a small campaign budget. The design award
As Budget Talks Heat Up, Credit Union Advocates Join Voices in Resounding Call to Congress: Preserve Credit Union Tax Status “Taxing credit unions would be a regressive move that hits working families hardest. It’s not fiscal responsibility—it’s fiscal harm.” As Congress intensifies discussions around budget reconciliation and the expiring provisions of the 2017 tax law,
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