Press Releases

2009 Releases 11/05/2009 First-of-its kind credit union CD option for the state’s EdVestSM college savings plan offers up to $3,000 in 2009 tax deductions per child 10/28/2009 Study calls credit unions’ credit cards a “benchmark” for fairness to consumers 10/26/2009 Credit unions stand ready to rescue businesses imperiled by credit crunch 10/13/2009 Slow economic recovery ahead, but credit unions’ traits will help financial sector 09/24/2009 Banking trade association ignores facts, puts self-interest ahead of consumers 09/14/2009 Flawed report ignores credit unions’ success in serving Wisconsin’s families 08/10/2009 Wisconsin credit unions see membership, savings phenomenon described by Kiplinger’s 07/07/2009 Credit unions’ credit card practices applauded in light of federal credit card reforms 06/24/2009 Teachers looking to improve students’ financial skills get help from credit unions 05/28/2009 Credit unions are preventing or saving members from debt caused by payday loans 05/15/2009 Statement by Brett Thompson concerning favorable court ruling on credit union’s loan-related products 05/06/2009 Fixing the economy starts locally: credit unions’ test of investment education on behavior could provide a model to restore economic health 03/31/2009 Haven’t filed your taxes yet? Don’t forget about fast, free options 03/17/2009 Credit unions reporting incidents of automated phone calling scams 03/09/2009 Wisconsin credit unions doing well despite turmoil in financial markets 03/06/2009 Wisconsin credit unions win third Governor’s Award for youth-run, in-school branches 02/24/2009 Scam artists use economic uncertainty to target small businesses 01/27/2009 More consumers are discovering credit unions during tough economic times 01/08/2009 Credit unions may help automakers add billions in sales, put 4 million new cars on the road 01/07/2009 Opening of Credit Union House signifies a strong need for credit unions statewide 2008 Releases 11/10/2008 Scam artists may prey on consumers’ financial fears 10/16/2008 All consumers have reasons to celebrate credit unions during October 10/07/2008 Effective immediately: Credit union deposit insurance coverage extended to $250,000 09/25/2008 Renewed interest in federally insured credit unions is likely as they’re lauded for their safety, role in continuing to provide credit as part of economic recovery 08/18/2008 Wisconsin students going back to school excel at something Americans don’t – saving money 07/16/2008 Wisconsin credit unions: Secure and strong with federal insurance 07/15/2008 Wisconsin credit unions remain strong despite economic downturn 06/26/2008 Credit unions offer special loan terms and other relief to flood victims 04/02/2008 Wisconsin credit unions annually save their members more than $176 million 03/24/2008 Ironic twist comes days after grocer lobby helps kill data security bill 03/12/2008 Consumers’ secret information still vulnerable, data security bill dies in state Assembly 03/10/2008 Committee hearing testimony reveals banks’ motives: fewer credit unions and costly regulation of the ones that remain 03/07/2008 League praises Senate approval, urges Assembly action on consumer data protection bill 03/05/2008 WBA-backed bill’s belated focus on larger credit unions is still flawed in intent 02/29/2008 WBA-backed bill proposes regulation that could prove costly to Wisconsin taxpayers 02/25/2008 Credit union-backed proposal on personal data security advances 02/18/2008 Credit union trade association announces new hires, promotions 02/12/2008 Credit unions urge caution in use of account statements for identification 02/08/2008 Credit unions earn latest Governor’s Award for providing all public high schools free tools that teach responsible money management, support state educational standards 02/04/2008 Credit unions’ help for low-income tax filers is part of larger effort to offer alternatives to predatory financial practices that hurt Wisconsin 01/25/2008 Credit unions support legislative proposal on personal data security 01/21/2008 Banking trade association distorts facts about credit union lawsuit against the IRS 01/15/2008 Statement by Brett Thompson concerning lawsuit filed by Community First Credit Union 01/08/2008 First-ever study of data from state-regulated credit unions cites member-favored pricing 2007 Releases 12/20/2007 Study shows credit unions are still doing a great job of serving their members, communities 11/30/2007 Credit union merger provides Wisconsin consumers with better access to savings, affordable services 11/27/2007 Wisconsin credit unions honored nationally for doing what’s right, regardless of profit 11/19/2007 Credit unions are good for their members and the economy, say financial observers 11/06/2007 Credit unions’ payday loans have saved consumers $1 million, offer a better financial path 10/17/2007 WBA’s attack on one credit union is just more of the same old spin 10/05/2007 Credit unions come out in force for financial education during Money Smart Week Wisconsin 10/04/2007 League offers up to$10,000 for leads on Racine kidnapping, credit union robbery 09/05/2007 Few defaults seen on mortgages issued by member-owned credit unions 08/28/2007 A younger approach to money topics will fuel the state’s strongest year ever for personal finance education in Wisconsin, proclaims Governor Doyle 08/28/2007 Governor Doyle's Proclamation on brass and REAL Solutions® 06/28/2007 Not-for-profit credit unions say better lending, borrowing decisions can stifle the state’s boom in home foreclosures 06/15/2007 Credit unions helping teachers bring personal finance into the classroom 05/31/2007 Wisconsin credit unions save their members more than $157 million annually 05/31/2007 Credit union trade association announces new hires, promotions 05/10/2007 High school juniors and seniors will work toward the state’s financial literacy standards, thanks to credit unions’ donation of personal finance program 04/30/2007 Double-talking bankers dodge their taxes, want to raise yours 04/17/2007 League report responds to bankers’ flawed, anti-consumer study of credit unions 03/21/2007 Bank-funded report suggests increasing tax burden on working families 02/26/2007 Website, public service announcement promote fast, free tax refunds and a start on saving 01/31/2007 Wisconsin credit unions helping tax filers get fast, free refunds 2006 Releases 12/20/2006 Wisconsin credit unions can help shoppers avoid pre-holiday loan rip-offs 11/15/2006 Americans living paycheck to paycheck are served well by credit unions, report says 10/19/2006 Governor proclaims International Credit Union Day, cites the value credit unions bring to Wisconsin by helping its citizens 09/29/2006 Wisconsin consumers targeted for massive, statewide financial education campaign 09/05/2006 New online scams target Wisconsin’s two million credit union members 08/03/2006 Credit union trade association announces new hire 07/28/2006 Wisconsin Credit Union League names new officers to Services Corp. Board 06/16/2006 Wisconsin credit unions supply educators with financial teaching tools 06/01/2006 Credit union trade association names new members of executive committee 05/31/2006 Wisconsin credit unions are saving members more than $180 million annually 05/22/2006 Students' failing personal finance test scores worry Wisconsin credit unions 03/17/2006 Credit union trade association names latest additions to its Board of Directors 02/08/2006 Credit unions honored for combating predatory lenders and educating consumers 02/06/2006 Credit unions participating in REAL Solutions as of 2/6/06 01/09/2006 Credit unions’ help for low-income tax filers is part of larger effort to offer alternatives to predatory financial practices that hurt Wisconsin 01/09/2006 More financial institutions should offer solutions to predatory financial services 01/06/2006 Credit unions participating as VITA partners as of January 2006 2005 Releases 11/05/2005 Consumers rate credit unions tops in satisfaction for 21 consecutive years 11/03/2005 Wisconsin consumers send loud message to Congress: don’t alter credit unions’ tax status 06/30/2005 Travel smart: safety tips for reducing chances of identity theft 06/17/2005 Credit unions equip teachers to fill the financial "knowledge gap" of Wisconsin youth 05/24/2005 Wauwatosa man named Political Advocate and Professional of the Year by trade association 05/24/2005 Janesville man named Volunteer of the Year by credit union trade association 04/14/2005 On heels of bankruptcy reform vote, Wisconsin already taking steps through credit unions to address lack of financial know-how causing crippling debt 02/11/2005 Wisconsin man shares local story and urges Congress to end bankruptcy abuse 2004 Releases 12/27/2004 Trade association vice president elected to Co-op board 11/18/2004 Credit union trade association announces new hires 11/17/2004 Credit unions are tops with consumers for 20th consecutive year 11/10/2004 Protect yourself from identity theft during this holiday season 10/20/2004 Credit union trade association announces new hire 10/20/2004 Credit union trade association announces new hire 10/20/2004 Credit union trade association announces new hire 10/19/2004 Credit unions redouble efforts to financially serve the underserved, unbanked 09/15/2004 Credit union trade association announces new hire 08/17/2004 More students will learn money management when they go back to school. 07/02/2004 Credit union trade association announces new hires 06/03/2004 Political Advocates of the Year named by credit union trade association 06/03/2004 Credit union Director named Volunteer of the Year by trade association 06/03/2004 Credit union VP named Professional of the Year by trade association 06/02/2004 Identity theft affecting millions, consumers urged to protect themselves 05/26/2004 Credit union trade association announces executive committee 05/03/2004 Wisconsin credit unions raise $150,000 for Children's Miracle Network 04/13/2004 Credit unions teach state’s youth personal finance basics 03/31/2004 Wisconsin League, Corporate Central sign agreement of mutual support 03/31/2004 Credit union trade association announces new hires 03/12/2004 Wisconsin credit unions raised a quarter million to help kids in 2003 01/30/2004 Credit unions creating Chain of Hearts to help kids