SOUTH JORDAN, Utah -- Just as all the children in Garrison Keiler's Lake Wobegon are above average, all your members are exceptionally dedicated and loyal to their credit union.

The upcoming tax rebate that will put an extra $300 to $1,200 in the hands of most Americans. And, while that sounds good to consumers, it also has become a golden opportunity for crooks. After all, the total going out to individuals is projected to be in the neighborhood of...

'I've got an idea' is a phrase you're likely to hear often around Indiana credit unions if the Indiana Credit Union League's ignite program works as expected.

Imagine it's President's Day, most financial institutions are closed, and a college student really needs a check.

While U.S. credit unions keep a wary eye on the economy and fret about slumping housing markets, the folks at Coast Capital Savings Credit Union enjoy a more positive frame of mind.

Who better to preach the gospel than members of the congregation?

A member storms into the office, strides up to the teller line, and announces loudly and bitterly he can't balance his checkbook because he didn't receive his monthly statement.

Unless you're a rare exception, your credit union is probably not signing up new members at a brisk clip, even if you have a community charter.