In the past week, CNN, ABC News and CBS Moneywatch have run stories about how credit unions have lower fees, better rates and more competitive credit cards. ... More

Bloomberg News is reporting the White House may impose a fee on financial institutions. The fee is expected to be part of the 2011 budget. ... More

The U.S. Treasurey is holding a number of information conference calls for financial institutions to learn more about becoming CDFI certified. ... More

The World Council of Credit Unions and the National Credit Union Foundation have opened avenues for credit unions to donate to the victims of the Haiti earthquake. ... More

The LSCU Foundation donated $10,000 to help in the recovery in Haiti. Credit unions in Florida are urged to follow. More than 300,000 Haitians live in Florida. ... More

The Alabama Legislative session began Jan. 12 with the annual Governor's "State of the State" address. You can also follow specific bills the league is working on in Alabama. ... More

LSCU is hosting a webinar on the Credit Card Act on Thursday. Attorney Todd Sherpy will moderate the webinar which will ensure your credit union is up-to-date on the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009. ... More

The LSCU will hold a webinar Thursday for credit unions looking to comply with the Credit Card Act. The 90-minute webinar make sure your credit union is up to date on the Credit Card act and its amendments. ... More

WOOCU staff arrived in Haiti to bring supplies to the existing staff in the country and asses the damage to the country's credit unions. ... More

Jefferson County sheriff's officials today issued a warning about a cell phone scam designed to obtain bank card information from consumers.... More