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Missouri Credit Unions Get REAL to Help Low-Income Consumers

More than a dozen Missouri credit unions recently got together for the first time to discuss REAL solutions for serving low-wealth households.

By Michelle A. Samaad | Updated on September 26, 2006

ST. LOUIS — More than a dozen Missouri credit unions recently got together for the first time to discuss REAL solutions for serving low-wealth households.

The Sept. 15 meeting featured representatives from 14 credit unions to participate in Filene Research Institute’s REAL or Relevant, Effective, Asset-Building, Loyalty-Producing solutions program. The solutions are designed to provide a better alternative for consumers who rely on check cashing and payday loan establishments for their financial business.

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