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Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of EFTA Suit Filed by Credit Union Against T-Mobile

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The Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has upheld the dismissal of an Electronic Funds Transfer Act case filed by a credit union against T-Mobile, in which the credit union sought to be reimbursed for funds lost by its customers in a cellphone scheme that was perpetrated against the telecom company.

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Judge Denies MTD, Rules Credit Union Meets WVCCPA Definition of ‘Debt Collector’ in Convenience Fee Case

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A District Court judge in West Virginia has denied a motion to dismiss filed by a credit union that is facing a class-action lawsuit for violating the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act by charging a $5 fee to make payments over the telephone, ruling the credit union is a debt collector under the […]

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Daily Digest – April 18. Getting to Know Eddie Antoniewicz of Royal Credit Union; Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit Over Collection Disclaimer

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Getting to Know Eddie Antoniewicz of Royal Credit Union Judge Dismisses FDCPA Suit Over Collection Disclaimer Pathward Bank to Pay $700k in Fines, Penalties For Seizing Funds Paid to Debt Collectors CFPB Fines Vocational School for Deceiving Students, Hiding Finance Charges WORTH NOTING: What you eat during the day can have an impact on how […] (..)

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Credit Unions File Suit to Block New Judgment Interest Rate From Taking Effect in N.Y.

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A trio of credit unions from Western New York yesterday filed a class-action complaint seeking an expedited hearing in an attempt to block a new law from going into effect that lowers the maximum rate of post-judgment interest that can be charged in the state to 2%, from 9% currently. appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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How to Attract Multiple Generations to Open New Accounts and Apply for Loans

Understanding these attitudes and using them to inform marketing messages enables community banks, regional banks and credit unions to better serve their customers. The experiences of every generation are characterized by their behaviors involving finances.

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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?

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You can open an account with a traditional bank, set up an online bank account , or choose a neighborhood credit union. As you’re reviewing your options, you may see some claims that credit unions are better than banks. Why is a credit union better than a bank for some people? What Is a Credit Union?

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How Credit Unions Can Reinvent Themself to Attract Millennials

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Credit Unions must (seriously) reinvent their brand for millennials to compete for account deposits and financial services. Do credit unions really not have what young people want, or are they just not focusing their sales and marketing on what is actually a very natural fit?