You probably just read that title and had horrified flashbacks to high school mathematics, but don’t worry…there aren’t any complicated equations here. Bank and credit union brand trigonometry is quite…
2023 saw the 14th year of the Credit Union for Kids (CU4Kids) Golf Classic, hosted by Tennessee credit unions, US Community and Enbright. Over the past fourteen years, the CU4Kids…
Pot banking advocates are excited about what they believe is their best chance yet at a federal law that allows financial institutions to serve the marijuana businesses more easily. The…
Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.8% in August, compared to a 0.7% increase in July of 2023 and a 1.7% increase in August of 2022, according to CUNA's latest Monthly…
The Senate Banking Committee Thursday heard directly from NCUA Board nominee Tanya Otsuka, who has been nominated to replace current Board Member Rodney Hood as his term expired in August.…
Many people turn to student loans to finance their higher education opportunities. But once you’ve taken out these loans, paying them off can be a difficult and stressful process. If…
Bank collapses, recession forecasts, and rising interest rates, oh my! If there’s anything we know for certain, it’s that uncertainty is here to stay. As much as we’ve tried to…
The credit union mantra of “people helping people” is needed more than ever in our world today. Whether it’s recovering from war, rebuilding after natural disasters, or simply helping communities…
Consumers are accustomed to seamless, instant money movement in many of their digital interactions. Yet, lagging systems modernization at many financial institutions has created friction and opportunities for nonbank disruptors.…
One of the few guarantees in life – besides taxes and hitting every red light when you’re running late – is uncertainty. There will be many times when the path…
Elon Musk’s interest in — some might even say obsession with — financial services harkens way back to a wad of lost traveler’s checks. In Walter Isaacson’s new biography of…
CUNA and NAFCU wrote to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee bringing awareness to critical credit union issues as it hears testimony from NCUA board nominee Tanya Otsuka.…
The Federal Reservereleased its Beige BookWednesday, revealing the near-term outlook for the economy was generally described as stable, or having slightly weak growth. Consumer spending was mixed, especially among general…
75 years is a significant milestone to achieve. It’s the diamond anniversary, the platinum jubilee, and the semi-sesquicentennial celebration. 75 years calls for grand celebrations, and the credit union industry…
In a world seemingly dominated by commercial banks and other financial behemoths, credit unions stand as a unique and enduring pillar of financial stability and community empowerment. This year marks…
Discussions on reaching Millennials and Gen Z have become commonplace in the finance world, but a micro-demographic group including individuals from both groups is establishing itself as a unique market…
The Senate passed a joint resolution of disapproval Wednesday on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s section 1071 rule. CUNAwrote in supportof the resolution, which would void the rule through the…
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra joined NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger and member credit unions Tuesday for a virtual town hall discussion on a broad range of issues impacting the…
Fintech companies have disrupted the traditional banking industry in an unprecedented way. Their innovative technologies and customer-centric approaches are reshaping how financial services are delivered, prompting credit unions to explore…
In early 2020, no one (least of all the largest commercial banks) expected anything but doom and gloom. Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, noted in his annual shareholder letter,…
Take a moment and think about your own path; surely you can identify a mentor that had an impact on the trajectory of your career. When I look back on…
Retirement can include many changes, including moving to a new home. Senior living communities are growing in popularity among those in their golden years. Within a span of 50 years,…
You’re squarely in the middle of a really busy season! I know what you’re thinking: when is it not a busy season in your industry? For many credit unions and…
Happy National Chocolate Cupcake Day! Go ahead and indulge in one of life’s greatest desserts. In fact, grab a cupcake or your favorite treat, something to drink (a cup of…