Archive for October, 2009
October 29, 2009, Alexandria, Va. – The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) was appointed liquidating agent of the Second Baptist Church Credit Union (Second Baptist Church) of Los Angeles by the California Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) on October 28, 2009.
October 28, 2009, Alexandria, Va. – National Credit Union Administration
(NCUA) Board Member, Michael E. Fryzel recently visited the corporate offices of
Lake Michigan Credit Union in Grand Rapids, Michigan
An informative article from switched.com highlights ten of the most commonly observed email scam attempt tactics. They go into detail including screenshots of the things to watch out for, including…
- Requests for personal information
- typos or spelling mistakes
- Clickable Web links in e-mails
- ‘Market research’ or surveys that ask you for personal information.
- Stock tips from random people or companies
- Attachments in e-mails from anyone you don’t know
- Wordless e-mails
- Outdated information
- Red-flag phrases
- Generic greetings
As always, be on the lookout for these things, bearing in mind that these guidelines aren’t always hard and fast. You should always be alert and on the lookout for the latest ploys.
Legislation that would freeze credit card interest rates and fees until the recently-passed Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act comes into full effect has been fast tracked and could soon be voted on in the Senate.
A USA Today article published Tuesday noted credit unions’ efforts to help parents and youth save for college in a turbulent economy.
U.S. consumer holiday spending will be weak this year, a CUNA economist told the Associated Press Tuesday.
The National Credit Union Administration Tuesday announced a Nov. 18 webinar to outline the regulators’ perspective on member business lending.
As the Credit Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act continues to come under the spotlight on Capitol Hill, it also is the focus of some upcoming regulatory actions.
Biz Kid$, the youth-focused and credit union-funded financial education show on public television, received the Environmental Media Award in the category for Children’s Live Action Monday, beating out shows from Nickelodeon and Disney.
Credit Union 1′s acquisition of Las Vegas-based Cumorah CU is positive because it joins two organizations that can benefit from each other, according to the CEO of Cumorah’s private share insurer.