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In June 1952, what’s now $19 millionFaith Community United Credit Unionformed as Second Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Credit Union to serve the members of the Cleveland-based church by the same…

Whether you're on your way to Washington, D.C., or planning to follow the2023 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC)from home, prepare for the annual advocacy event with all the latest content…

The Client Resource Center (CRC) is an exclusive, best-in-class portal available to all Elan credit card partners. The CRC features engaging marketing capabilities that are critical to program success. The…

Is it just me, or is there something in the air in the days leading up to the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference? The first sight of the Walter E. Washington…

In this era of uncertainty,77% of Americans recently reportedfeeling anxious about their financial situation. Many account holders rely on their Financial Institution (FIs) as trusted advisors, and want them to…

Meaningful customer experience continues to be a determining factor when consumers look for a primary financial institution. According to a J.D. Power2022 study, customers are more satisfied with banking's performance…

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is insurance for your mortgage holder or lender, not for you, the homebuyer. PMI protects your lender in case you are unable to make payments on…

Stories have connected people for thousands of years. Even before written language, we told stories and in today’s digital age, there are so many ways to share them. Technology has…

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is in the DNA of the credit union movement. CUNA works to advance it within our organization and we support and amplify credit union and…

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger met with NCUA Board Vice Chairman Kyle Hauptman Wednesday to discuss multiple topics of interest to credit unions, including the federal credit union (FCU)interest…

TheConsumer Financial Protection Bureauis in the process of writingnew regulationsthat will likely mandate a de facto “open banking” system where financial technology companies have virtually unrestricted access to credit unions’…

The Fed’s ongoing interest rate hikes appear to be making the desired impact on the economy as inflation is starting to slow. The February edition of thePSCU Payments Indexshows growth…

The jobs report for the first month of 2023 showed a very strong start to the year, with nonfarm payrolls increasing by 517,000—the most significant gain since July 2022. Michelle…

Credit Unions are already known for their personal service, but what happens when you double or triple in size — does bigger need to mean less personalization? Recently named American…

With anuncertain economic outlook, credit unions need data to determine what their members are experiencing. Economists are optimistic and pessimistic. Those fearing an economic downturn focus on: - Lower housing…

It’s easy to declare that you’re an inclusive organization. It’s a lot harder to truly achieve the diversity, equity, and inclusion our newest generation of workers crave (and insist upon).…

Data Security The new House Republican majority is tackling the thorny issue of data/cybersecurity. House Financial Services Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) held a hearing aimed at examining consumer data privacy…

"Can't never did a thing." Every time we use the word "can't" we've already ruled out the possibilities of what we can and can't do. When we say "can't" we've…

CUNAwroteSenators Tim Scott, R-S.C., Mike Crapo, R-Ida., and Rep. Drew Ferguson, R-Ga., in support of their Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act. The legislation would prevent and codify opposition to the…

January marked 12 consecutive months of declining existing home sales as sales fell 0.7 percent during the month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million units, representing a…

Interest rates have steadily risen over the last year, and theFederal Reserve just hiked them again.These steep rates in conjunction with inflation and the possibility of a recession have made…

Turning a perceived competitor into a partner is not a new strategy, but leveraging partners in the digital financial space to gain a competitive edge is increasingly urgent. Inthis episode,Curt…

This week we are honored to have the Vice Chair of the NCUA (and Maine small-town boy), Kyle Hauptman. Kyle opens up about the biggest political and economic issues that…

What are bankers thinking about when it comes to instant payments? Take a look at this infographic containing stats from a recent survey to find out: