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2013
04/30/2013 Wisconsin Credit Unions Structure Benefits Consumers (April 2013)
03/31/2013 Free checking is the rule rather than the exception at credit unions (March 2013)
02/28/2013 Not-for-profit credit unions are different from other lenders (February 2013)
01/20/2013 Lawmakers can use credit unions as a resource (January 2013)

2012
11/29/2012 80% of Wisconsin voters support legislation to boost small business credit
10/26/2012 Wisconsin Credit Unions Honored for Community Involvement (November 2012)
10/02/2012 Credit Unions Honored for REAL Solutions® in 2012 (October 2012)
08/31/2012 Wisconsin students have saved $3 million in 100 student-run, in-school branches (Sept 2012)
08/02/2012 Credit unions rate high for trust, loyalty, web experience, reputation and more (August 2012)
07/05/2012 Credit unions helped their 2.2 million members during challenging economic times (July 2012)
06/06/2012 The savings really add up, thanks to Wisconsin credit unions! (June 2012)
05/05/2012 Credit unions are ready to step in where banks have (May 2012)
04/04/2012 Credit unions teach finanical literacy year-round, not just during Financial Literacy Month (April 2012)
03/05/2012 Short, online videos explain the value of credit unions (March 2012)
02/06/2012 Credit unions' REAL Solutions® help consumers - February 2012
01/03/2012 Credit unions provide significant support to Wisconsin communities (January 2012)

2011
11/28/2011 Credit unions are the “little guys” helping Wisconsin citizens in a big way (November 2011)
10/31/2011 Credit unions offer an alternative to the high cost of banking (October 2011)
09/29/2011 Wisconsin students have saved $3 million in 97 student-run, in-school branches (September 2011)
08/31/2011 Credit unions doing well despite a troubled economy (August 2011)
07/29/2011 Bailed out banks asking government to raise taxes on consumers (July 2011)
06/30/2011 Seeing is believing: 120 short videos online explain the REAL value of credit unions (June 2011)
05/31/2011 Credit Unions boosted youth savings during youth week (May 2011)
04/20/2011 Credit unions teach financial skills year-round, April event reveals (April 2011)
03/30/2011 Credit unions saved their 2.2 million members $203 million in 2010 (March 2011)
02/21/2011 The savings really add up, thanks to Wisconsin credit unions! (February 2011)
01/31/2011 Lawmakers can use credit unions as a resource (January 2011)

2010
11/22/2010 Credit unions helped their 2.2 million members during challenging economic times (November 2010)
10/28/2010 Credit unions partnered in Money Smart Week WI (October 2010)
09/30/2010 Credit unions run 109 in-school branches, young people save over $2 million in accounts (September 2010)
08/17/2010 Wisconsin citizens want to see more available business credit – at no cost to taxpayers (August 2010)
07/16/2010 Credit unions ready, willing and able to spur job creation in Wisconsin – at no cost to taxpayers! (July 2010)
06/04/2010 Interchange fees: why the regulatory reform bill before Congress will harm consumers (June 2010)
05/28/2010 Wisconsin credit unions helped low-income citizens save money at tax time (May 2010)
04/12/2010 Short videos online explain the value of credit unions (April 2010)
02/17/2010 Credit Unions receive fourth Governor's Financial Literacy Award (March 2010)
01/21/2010 The savings really add up, thanks to Wisconsin credit unions! (February 2010)
01/20/2010 Credit unions save members $200 million; membership growth surges (January 2010)

2009
12/31/2009 Not-for-profit credit unions are different from other lenders (December 2009)
11/10/2009 Credit unions' REAL Solutions are a lifeline for consumers (November 2009)
10/05/2009 Credit unions are valuable and worth preserving (October 2009)
09/25/2009 Credit Unions are partners in Money Smart Week Wisconsin (September 2009)
09/01/2009 Credit unions see financial education as key to encouraging thrift (August 2009)
07/22/2009 Credit unions’ unique attributes are just what the economy needs (July 2009)
06/30/2009 Credit unions’ credit card practices applauded in light of reforms (June 2009)
05/11/2009 Credit unions are ready to step in where banks have refused or reduced business credit (May 2009)
04/29/2009 Credit unions doing well despite a troubled economy (April 2009)
03/26/2009 Credit unions receive third Governor's Award for youth-run branches (March 2009)
02/27/2009 The savings really add up, thanks to Wisconsin credit unions! (February 2009)
01/08/2009 Lawmakers can use credit unions as a resource (January 2009)

2008
12/22/2008 Wisconsin credit unions approve more mortgages for low-income and non-white borrowers than other lenders (December 2008)
11/26/2008 Credit unions’ REAL Solutions support state efforts (November 2008)
10/29/2008 During the "credit crunch," consumers can look to credit unions (October 2008)
09/29/2008 Credit unions: a strong foothold in a troubled financial marketplace (September 2008)
08/27/2008 Credit unions see financial education as key to encouraging thrift (August 2008)
07/22/2008 Credit unions are safe and strong despite economic downturn (July 2008)
07/01/2008 See the "credit union difference" in aid to flood victims (June 2008)
05/22/2008 Popular banker myths – debunked (May 2008)
04/25/2008 Banks’ actions speak louder than words when it comes to credit unions (April 2008)
03/31/2008 Don’t buy banks’ rhetoric about credit unions and CRA (March 2008)
02/29/2008 Credit unions have become more visible for doing what's right, regardless of profit (February 2008)
01/31/2008 Credit unions stand up for Wisconsin consumers (January 2008)

2007
12/31/2007 Credit Unions’ growth fuels fulfillment of their mission: to meet the needs of member-owners (December 2007)
11/26/2007 Credit unions are good for their members and their economy, says financial observers (November 2007)
10/30/2007 Credit unions’ latest REAL Solution for Wisconsin - a free financial ed initiative to help youth achieve state financial literacy standards (October 2007)
09/14/2007 Credit Unions Don't Hurt Wisconsin's Mega-Profitable Banks
08/27/2007 Government Study Cites Banks' Tax Favored Treatment Over Credit Unions; It's time for banks to stop attacking member-owned cooperatives (August 2007)
08/01/2007 Another REAL Solution for Consumers: Credit Unions' HLPR ("Helper") Mortgage (July 2007)
06/21/2007 Wisconsin Credit Unions Outperform Other Lenders for Mortgages to Low-Income and Non-White Borrowers (June 2007)
05/31/2007 Banks Dodge Taxes While Suggesting Consumers Pay More (May 2007)
04/30/2007 Not-For-Profit Credit Unions Exist to Serve Their Members (April 2007)
03/12/2007 Member Story Illustrates Purpose of Not-For-Profit Credit Unions (March 2007)
02/23/2007 Credit Unions Go On Radio to Fight Predatory Loans at Tax Time (Feb. 2007)
01/16/2007 Lawmakers Can Use Credit Unions as a Resource (Jan. 2007)