Analysts are concerned a number of "myths" about the mobile channel are hurting credit unions when it comes to making real progress.

Noting that one person speaking out via social media about a better way to bank started Bank Transfer Day, McGraw-Hill FCU is wondering just what more than 150 people doing the same thing can do.

As more consumers try out Fiserv Inc.'s person-to-person payment service, Popmoney, the tool is evolving to become as much a social tool as a payments one.

Social media is seen by credit unions as a quick and inexpensive marketing channel. But the rush to launch that channel has led many CUs to overlook the legal ramifications that accompany a Twitter feed or a Facebook page.

Financial institutions and other employers are turning to social media services to recruit job talent.

Consumers have quickly come to expect online access to account information from their financial institutions and soon will expect mobile access, meaning credit unions must be prepared.

CommunityAmerica Credit Union has launched a new mobile app to teach children about saving money.

More than 50% of credit unions that don't currently offer mobile banking plan to make it available to members within the next 12 months.

Mobile devices are beginning to replace the check register as consumers use mobile banking most for quick, simple account transfers and balance checks.

Logix Federal Credit Union, known until recently as Lockheed Federal Credit Union, staged a Facebook contest that is open to the public and invites people to help name the credit union's new robot mascot.

Better use of analytics to target delivery of mobile and product offerings, as well as leveraging the unique capabilities of mobile devices, should be included on FI's longer-range plans.

At Freedom CU, adding a mobile platform is lowering the average age of the membership and raising profitability.

It's ironic yet also true that the worst fallout of an election season is it can sour so many people on democracy. So let's have a thunderous round of applause for the restorative power of the democracy seen in action at Tech Credit Union in San Jose, Calif.

An alarming number of credit unions still view mobile banking as an extension of their Internet banking channel.

NCUA brazenly handed out a MBL gift to all of us in the form of 1,500 credit unions that have been newly designated as "low income."

Credit Union Journal sat down with representatives from four states-Kansas, Michigan, Ohio and Washington-to discuss recurring examination issues, local and macro economic conditions, and other risks to their CUs.

In the latest deal of its kind, Landmark Credit Union has agreed to acquire Hartford (Wis.) Savings Bank, a troubled, $190-million institution.

Northern FCU here has altered its pricing structure, eliminating more than half of the fees members can be charged.

First Alliance Credit Union seems to have found a way to balance work and home life for its employees, and it says the ROI is clear to see.

Navy FCU, the nation's largest credit union, has run ads during local football broadcasts before, but its foray into "Monday Night Football"-consistently one of the highest-rated programs on television-is its first attempt at a national TV ad campaign.

DATCU has set up a program to reward members who have deeper relationships with it.

Just as the economy has led many Americans to retool, adjust their skills, or seek a new career, the tough times have prompted NCUA to make some role changes as well-including becoming a better landlord.

After seven years holding steady, credit unions changed their overdraft price this past year, moving closer to banks' pricing.

Technology Credit Union legal fight is far from over as a court hearing was postponed yet again after members rejected a plan to convert to a mutual savings bank charter.

Employees of the Credit Union of Dodge City have a new and novel claim to fame: championship trike racers.

Forty-two people have graduated from the National Credit Union Foundation's Development Education (DE) program.

Shortly after it was announced 77% of members had voted against turning Technology CU into a bank, few people were happier than Robert Marinace.