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Small Savings Credit Union Deal Worries Mutual Bank Defenders | Journal of Credit Unions
The case of a single-branch savings bank selling to Minnesota’s largest credit union prompted defenders of mutual banks to oppose fears it would be a bad omen for institutions owned by depositors. At stake are the $ 72.5 million assets of Brainerd Savings & Loan in Minnesota, which agreed to be sold at Wings Financial …

Community First Credit Union to Open Jefferson Branch | Local News
JEFFERSON – A local credit union that has been in existence for over 65 years is planning to open a branch in Jefferson. Community First Credit Union will soon be opening a location at 22 West Jefferson Street, said Mark DeGeorge, CEO of Community First. Four new employees were hired to staff the site and …

Mid-Valley Scam Alert: Beaverton Man Sentenced in Credit Union Scheme | Local
One of the infuriating aspects of tracking scams is how little, it seems, can be done against the wrong actors. Most of the time, scammers operate from all over the world, away from local law enforcement jurisdictions or even government agencies to which these incidents are reported. This often means that all of the push …

New increase in child tax credit coming in July
IRS offers advanced child tax credit payments for 2021 The child tax credit is bigger for 2021 – for a year – thanks to the US bailout. As the May 17 tax deadline approaches, there is a change that will mean more money in parents’ pockets. The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of …