CU Community Credit Union has announced today that it has reached an agreement with Southwest Missouri Credit Union to merge operations following recent votes by its board of directors and membership. The combined entity will go forward under the CU Community Credit Union banner once the merger receives regulatory approval and integration is complete, which is projected for December 2012.

CU Community Credit Union will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at 11:30 a.m. at 818 N. Benton Ave.

Laura Edgar is a senior writer for NerdWallet.com, an unbiased personal finance website dedicated to helping you make smart financial decisions.

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