Credit unions are invited to join the New York Credit Union Association at its 2021 Virtual Advocacy Tour, which kicks off at 1 p.m. Feb. 22. Register today on the Association’s website.

Compliance Corner: Paid ahead loans THE NEW YORK MINUTE 

Credit unions can learn about benefits of tax programs during Feb. 23 webinar THE NEW YORK MINUTE 

SEFCU raises nearly $350,000 through ‘No Neighbor Hungry’ campaign THE NEW YORK MINUTE 

Household debt climbs to record in U.S. amid surge in mortgages CU TIMES 

U.S. housing starts fall in January; permits soar REUTERS 

Meeting minutes reveal a more optimistic Fed CUTODAY 

Jobless claims show unexpected move higher CNBC 

Sales tax revenue in New York continues to fall STATE OF POLITICS 

State legislators eye revenue from inheritances and gifts with new ‘heirs tax’ GOTHAM GAZETTE