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Indiana Credit Unions in the Media
Source: Credit union submissions and Internet news reports. Some stories may require passwords for access.
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The foundation's 6th annual golf outing is the subject of this story.
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First Trust CU and Purdue FCU are partnering with LaPorte Jaycees' "Pack a Backpack" drive.
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LaPorte County Life - By Mona Sehgal 8/8/14
Via CU's Michelle Peterson is a speaker in the Grant County Economic Growth Council's fourth annual Young Entrepreneurs Program.
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FORUM CU's Andy Mattingly appears on Fox 59's "Money Matters."
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The Flyer Group - By Melissa Gibson 8/5/14
Indiana Members CU's Nikki Thompson comments in this story about the credit union's participation in the BackPack Attack.
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Marion Chronicle- Tribune - By Karla Bowsher 8/5/14
Via CU's Michelle Peterson is a speaker in the Grant County Economic Growth Council's fourth annual Young Entrepreneurs Program. (Subscription/password required).
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Evansville Courier & Press - By Kae Holloway 7/31/14
Heritage FCU's Steve Bugg provides an overview of the credit union's backpack stuffing project in this video while other credit union staff members are shown preparing backpacks for students.
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National and Wide-Reaching Coverage
Source: Credit Union National Association and other national sources. Some stories may require passwords for access.
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Daily Finance - by Nick Clements 8/6/14
Bill Hampel weighs in on the rapid growth of the CUNA network, including student loan portfolios and the participation of millennials, and also explains why and how credit unions are better alternatives to banks. "For a long time, credit unions have been the best-kept secret," said Hampel. "But the word is getting out."
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The Guardian - by Jana Kasperkevic 8/5/14
We know the background: banks have severely disappointed people. Credit unions promise to hold customers in a warm embrace of low fees and personal service. Over the past few years, the credit union memberships has been on the rise.
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Marketplace - by Krissy Clark 8/5/14
CUNA CEO Bill Hampel comments in this story. Audio is 1:33.
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The Washington Post - by Jonelle Marte 8/5/14
This Bill Hampel interview not only highlights the 100 million memberships milestone but a range of credit union competitive issues from ATM network size, accessibility, field of membership, technology adoption and rates - including credit union's industry-beating rates for automotive finance.
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The Fiscal Times - by Marine Cole 8/5/14
The author notes that because a growing number of Americans are disillusioned with their banks, which have been regularly increasing their consumer fees, credit unions are reaping the benefits and points to their better customer service, rates, ATM availability and not-for-profit status.
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Associated Press - by Christopher S. Rubarger 8/5/14
CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk notes that domestic wages may not be increasing because Americans are still uncomfortable seeking raises, and predicts that income will increase once unemployment drops to 5.5 percent.
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Bloomberg Radio - by Pimm Fox 8/5/14
CUNA CEO Bill Hampel covers a variety of credit union issues in this 9:50 audio clip.
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