Credit unions that want to attract younger members cannot afford to ignore the needs of unmarried adults.

New milestones remind the industry where it's been, but that all pales in comparison to where credit unions are going.

While banks drop free checking and debit reward programs, credit unions see checking accounts as the first stepping stone in building deeper member relationships.

A potential government shut down is days away, but credit unions across the country are poised to help members absorb financial setbacks.