You’re probably aware that when you get married to someone, you’re merging almost every aspect of your life with them, including your finances. While this includes things like paying for…
There have been some tremendous changes in banking over the years. Technology has changed the way many of us do our banking, taking the traditional services we have become accustomed…
Remarkable Credit Union · The 6 Principles of Values-Based Banking Is the financial industry committed to the common good? If you equate the financial industry with megabanks, the answer would…
People see and do things in different ways. Maybe that’s obvious, but in many workplaces, it doesn’t seem obvious. What do I mean? Well, you might have someone who loves…
At this point, most of us are familiar with theGreat Resignationthat catapulted in early 2021. Employees seemingly revolted across the country, uniting against the workplace status quo following the changes…
CUNA and other organizations called on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tocomply with its statutory obligationsunder the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) as part of a planned rulemaking…
Existing home sales declined 1.5 percent in December to a seasonally-adjusted annualized rate of 4 million units, marking the 11th straight month of declining sales and a 34 percent decrease…
Have you ever gotten an idea for a great new product but felt overwhelmed, like it would take too much time, or you were unsure how to execute it? Have…
The quintessential American inventor, Thomas Edison, once said, “To invent, you need good imagination and a pile of junk.” There’s a story, perhaps apocryphal, that he paid employees to bring…
Good copywriting isn’t any less important this month than it was last month. In fact, it’s always important. That’s why we’re back with Part Two of “What compelling copy looks…
Reviewing and managing your information is an important part of protecting your data identity. So, if you notice something you believe is inaccurate on your TransUnion credit report, we’re here…
In 2020, the financial services business model changed, and so did the banking software that supported it. In-person interactions declined, with more customers relying on digital channels for banking services.…
To help your staff help your members learn how to more safely use public WiFi, first explain how public WiFi is different from other internet connections and then provide steps…
Changes to the overdraft landscape are being made in various states and warrant attention. While Washington’s changes get national coverage, these state bills are also important. Here are several recent…
While the new year brings with it resolutions and new beginnings, NCUA started its new year establishing its 2023 Supervisory Priorities (Priorities). NCUA introduces these supervisory priorities in the Letter…
As financial institutions become more and more data-driven, an effective data governance strategy becomes increasingly important. Data governance has been a buzz word in the industry for quite a while.…
Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’2023 Distinguished Service Award(DSA). First presented in 1986, this esteemed award honors individuals and institutions that have provided outstanding service to credit…
Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho,wrote to Treasury Secretary Janet YellenThursday to voice concerns that the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund is not considering stakeholder feedback as…
Take a look at the year ahead in the latest CUNA News Weekly Wrap-up, which summarizes the bestCUNA News,CUNA News Podcast, andCredit Union Magazinecontent from Jan. 16 through Jan. 20.…
Auto insurance premiums are among the most predictable bill payments in consumers’ lives. All but one state (New Hampshire) requires car owners to have auto insurance policies that help protect…
Credit unions, at their core, have a strong commitment to service. But how do you scale the concept of serving your members to the broader community — even to the…
Gift cards are a convenient and flexible way for shoppers to buy gifts for others, allowing recipients to purchase items of their own choice. A recent Research and Marketsreportrevealed gift…
As if you didn’t expect it, the battle continues in the financial services sector to eradicate predatory payday lenders in the United States. Despite individual states’ gains in recent years…
While signals are mixed regarding whether the U.S. economy will fall into a recession, many economists are in agreement that a significant downturn is likely. A recentarticle by Ed O’Boyle…