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Most managers don’t receive any formal training before being promoted into a leadership role. That was certainly the case for me. My first official leadership position was a supervisor for…

Leadership and mental health isn't talked about often. It's uncomfortable and people often don't want to acknowledge it out of fear of it being perceived as a weakness. But when…

The investments in technology that banks and financial institutions are making today prepare consumers to manage their finances more meaningfully. Banks are approaching technology in terms of solving problems for…

Join former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and now Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Solidus Labs, Kathy Kraninger, for a discussion on blockchain, including questions such as:…

Like you, I strive to useLinkedIneffectively. Unlike you, I know a LinkedIn expert who has shown me how to do this. Now she’ll show you. Beth Granger helps people find…

It’s a new quarter, and it’s a new year, but maybe you’re off to a rough start with accomplishing those tasks in your credit union strategic plan for 2023. Fires…

NCUA issued a Letter to Credit Unions (23-CU-02) this week to provide guidance on expanded permissible activities and services for credit union service organizations (CUSO). NCUA finalized its CUSO rule…

The Federal Reserve’s Januarysenior loan officer opinion survey(SLOOS) on bank lending practices showed demand for loans weakened across the board with banks reporting tightening standardsduring the fourth quarter of 2022.The…

For years, corporate wellness programs focused on the bottom line of reducing healthcare expenses: health screenings, exercise programs and programs that targeted dangerous behaviors like smoking and drinking. That focus…

What’s a “junk fee”? Simply put, it’s any charge beyond what you’ve agreed or expected to pay for a product or service. For a credit card, it can be a…

Regularly scheduled long-term planning is the best path to success for your credit union or community bank. Not only that – it’s essential to the future success of your community.…

Having a reliable vehicle to get to work or school is an essential need for many, and credit unions help consumers at all levels of credit get affordable auto loans.…

The Battle for Deposits is underway, and savvy credit unions are poised to grow and better meet the needs of their members. Key Takeaways: [01:28] An overview of the current…

“Lehman’s” Terms is an ongoing blog series reviewing the basics of data management and technology systems to provide an introduction or definition to those who may be new to some…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a jointCybersecurity Advisory(CSA) to warn network defenders about malicious use…

NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler sent a message to lawmakers on Capitol Hill Friday to “set the record straight on credit unions and the credit union difference”…

I’ve been thinking about diversity, equity and inclusion—and believing in it passionately—since before DEI came to the forefront of conversations in business. One of the reasons I love working in…

Significant changes in how banks and credit unions conceive, design and promote consumer banking products are starting to develop, according to Accenture. As this trend solidifies, more banking institutions will…

Jim McKelvey is an entrepreneur, glassblowing artist, author, and philanthropist. But above all, he’s a problem solver. Have you paid with a credit card lately? Then there’s a good chance…

You’ve heard the saying, “Every day is a school day” and 2022 held no shortage of intense learning, education-on-the-spot scenarios for the fraud and bond arena. We experienced a surge…

Has your credit union ever wondered what must be included in a monthly board meeting report? If so, read on for some helpful tips! While there is no comprehensive list…

In the fourth quarter of last year, many credit unions were developing big plans for what 2023 would look like. Whether you were working on strategic plans to launch a…

America’s job market demonstrated its stunning resilience Friday, besting expectations by a factor of nearly three and making all those recession forecasts look pretty silly. Earlier this week, the consensus…

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle, EVP/Chief Advocacy Officer Robert Lewis, and Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Federal Government Affairs Jason Stverak met with NCUA Chairman Todd Harper Thursday to discuss credit…