The Oso, Wash., mudslide that claimed the lives of at least 24 people has hit close to home for the state's credit union community, which is rallying to raise funds to help families affected by the March 22 natural disaster.

Americans lack critical knowledge about their personal finances, according to survey results released on April 1 as National Financial Literacy Month got underway.

CO-OP Financial Services has added to its support for the Children's Miracle Network by picking up half the tab for credit unions to buy Biz Kid$ DVD box sets to be distributed at the hospitals.

Charles Hightower, the first select employee group hourly worker to serve on the board of directors of the $437 million PrimeWay Federal Credit Union in Houston has passed away.

The NCUA liquidated the $14 million Mayfair Federal Credit Union in Philadelphia on March 31.

The $380 million People's Credit Union in Middletown, R.I., promoted Cheryl Costa to branch manager at its Portsmouth location. Costa joined the credit union in March 2013 as assistant branch manager in Newport after working in several positions with Bank of America.