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        "uri": "/2002/02/26/african-american-farmers-get-help-from-wachovia-bank-to-start-credit-union/",
        "title": "African-American farmers get help from Wachovia Bank to start credit union",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
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        "prettyDate": "February 26, 2002",
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        "summary": "HEATHSVILLE, Va. - Being denied access to small business and agricultural loans for years says the National Black Farmers Association, is about to significantly change after one of the largest banks in the U.S. agreed to assist the group with the start of a federally-chartered credit union. The move comes...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/26/enrons-lesson-taking-a-proactive-stance-to-red-flags-says-institute-of-internal-auditors/",
        "title": "Enron's lesson: taking a proactive stance to red flags, says Institute of Internal Auditors",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
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        "prettyDate": "February 26, 2002",
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        "summary": "ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - As Enron Corp.'s relationship with its auditor, Arthur Anderson continues to come under heavy fire, one trade group has reemphasized the need to spot red flags and be aware of sudden and questionable changes in management style. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), an international association...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/26/most-consumers-know-they-need-help-with-finances-but-dont-seek-it-cfp-survey-reports/",
        "title": "Most consumers know they need help with finances but don't seek it, CFP survey reports",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
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        "prettyDate": "February 26, 2002",
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        "summary": "DENVER - Given the economy's slump, it's not surprising that people in their 20s and 30s have shifted their financial goals towards reducing debt and away from long-term goals such as saving for retirement, as one recent survey found. Likewise, when the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, the certifying...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/26/honing-in-on-unique-needs-of-multicultural-members-helps-united-nations-fcu-reach-1-billion-in-assets/",
        "title": "Honing in on unique needs of multicultural members helps United Nations FCU reach $1 billion in assets",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
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        "prettyDate": "February 26, 2002",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        "summary": "NEW YORK - For a credit union that serves members from more than 100 countries, the United Nations Federal Credit Union relies heavily on marketing research to tap into a diversity of needs. The credit union recently reached the billion-dollar asset mark, and Michael Connery, president/CEO, attributes that pinnacle to...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/19/audit-firms-need-more-regulation-to-protect-investors-consumer-federation-of-america-urges/",
        "title": "Audit firms need more regulation to protect investors, Consumer Federation of America urges",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
        "kicker": "News",
        "prettyDate": "February 19, 2002",
        "timeToRead": "3 minute",
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        "summary": "WASHINGTON - A major overhaul of the relationship between companies and the firms they hire to conduct their audits is needed to ensure that investors are getting accurate pictures of financial health, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) recently said. The CFA outlined recommendations that do away with conflicts of...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/19/new-ira-contributions-clash-with-some-state-laws/",
        "title": "New IRA contributions clash with some state laws",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
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        "prettyDate": "February 19, 2002",
        "timeToRead": "3 minute",
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        "summary": "CU Times Correspondent-At-Large WASHINGTON - The impact of the new individual retirement account rules which allow investors to contribute an extra $1,000 annually are competing with laws in several states. With passage of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, investors can now contribute up to $3,000...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/19/members-keep-eye-on-401k-diversity-long-term-as-heat-intensifies-on-enron/",
        "title": "Members keep eye on 401(k) diversity, long term, as heat intensifies on Enron",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
        "kicker": "News",
        "prettyDate": "February 19, 2002",
        "timeToRead": "5 minute",
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        "summary": "HOUSTON - Amid congressional hearings involving Enron Corp. executives and Pres. George W. Bush's stance to take a more microscopic view at 401(k)s, financial advisers assisting credit union members with retirement planning aren't being deluged with concerns over investing in large company stocks. At CUNA Mutual Group, which oversees 2,600...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/19/trust-for-credit-unions-overcomes-early-doubt-to-become-largest-industry-mutual-fund-provider/",
        "title": "Trust for Credit Unions overcomes early doubt to become largest industry mutual fund provider",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
        "kicker": "News",
        "prettyDate": "February 19, 2002",
        "timeToRead": "4 minute",
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        "summary": "WASHINGTON - The original 20 credit unions that aligned to form Trust for Credit Unions nearly 15 years ago faced a marketing conundrum during a time when mutual funds were green to the industry and skepticism lingered. Thanks to some heavy pavement pounding in the early days and \"strong yields,\"...",
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        "uri": "/2002/02/05/ncua-receives-more-than-40-comment-letters-on-expanding-investment-rules/",
        "title": "NCUA receives more than 40 comment letters on expanding investment rules",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
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        "prettyDate": "February 05, 2002",
        "timeToRead": "4 minute",
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        "summary": "ALEXANDRIA, Va. - If the number of credit unions and industry groups offering their input on revamping NCUA's investment activity rules are any indication, the scope of regulation may open up the doors for access to more heady instruments and greater flexibility. More than 40 credit unions and industry groups...",
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        "uri": "/2002/01/29/new-hawaiiusa-ceo-karl-yoneshige-aims-to-keep-momentum-going/",
        "title": "New HawaiiUSA CEO Karl Yoneshige aims to keep momentum going",
        "byline": "Michelle A. Samaad",
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        "prettyDate": "January 29, 2002",
        "timeToRead": "2 minute",
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        "summary": "HONOLULU - Karl Yoneshige, HawaiiUSA FCU's former executive vice president has been named the new president/CEO. Yoneshige, who started at HawaiiUSA in 1988 as loan administrator, worked his way up the ranks to a position that entailed all the duties of a traditional chief operating officer. Prior to his arrival,...",
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