In order to tamp down stubbornly high inflation, the Federal Reserve recently announced athird consecutive 0.75 percentage point rate hikein late September, further increasing the cost of debt for credit…
We get it – financial inclusion is a popular subject to talk about these days. Then again, there is good reason for it. There remain plenty of gaps that still…
It might be fall and the leaves are beginning to change, but as leaders of our organizations, we typically know this time of the year as “budget season,” and we’ve…
CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces the selection of Tetto 5G as an alliance partner, assisting credit unions by sourcing, negotiating and securing long-term lease agreements with major wireless carriers seeking…
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Bergerappeared on Memphis NBC affiliate, Action News 5, to discuss the importance of leveraging credit card rewards to help combat inflation and the latest on…
Credit unions strive to become their members’ primary financial institution. The theory is that being the PFI increases the likelihood of a continual and robustly valuable relationship. We want to…
With soaring inflation at the forefront of the cost-of-living crisis for many, credit unions are positioned to rise to the challenge of time by providing tailored solutions for their members.…
Getting any business off the ground isn't without its challenges. And while investment can be a big hurdle to overcome, it isn't the only one. Securing industry expertise, acquiring customers,…
With the notable exception of hackers and thieves, no one likes passwords. Creating and managing unique, secure, complex passwords across multiple systems can be a nightmare, which can make password…
Does everyone on the board of your organization understand the real purpose of board succession planning? If not, read this story about a common misconception regarding the purpose of board…
For credit unions, the items left out of the new Senate version of the defense authorization bill are more notable than the measure’s contents. Yes, the bill takes up more…
CUNA and League-opposed interchange amendments were not part of the amendments ultimately included in the draft Senate FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week. The Senate is expected to…
Total consumer credit rose 8.3 percent, at a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate, in August and is up 8.1 percent compared to a year ago. Revolving credit - primarily credit cards…
More than 20 years ago, I moved from my small hometown in upstate New York to Maryland. I was excited to start a new chapter in my life, and I…
It’s October! If you’re like me, you have already started decorating for Halloween. If you haven’t, it’s time to get into the spirit of things. In order to help you,…
Previewing what may be the industry’s reaction to the NCUA’s 2023 budget, two credit union executives say the agency wants to spend too much money next year—particularly in the current…
For most people, the debit card is the primary connection with the financial world. It fits in a jeans pocket, wallet or even the sleeve on a mobile phone case.…
No one knows your home like you do. You see its flaws, charm, and room for improvement daily. Whether you are looking to increase the value of your home over…
“The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad!” – A.K. Best On a recent beach trip, I saw charter fishing boats move almost in unison from one…
Credit Union AwarenessannouncedthatYourMoneyFurther.comwon the 2022dotCOMM Platinum Awardfor best financial website. YourMoneyFurther.com is the industry’s only national consumer facing website designed to deliver high quality financial services content through the voice…
The Bureau of Labor Statisticsissued the September Jobs Report on Friday, which revealedthatthe unemployment rate fell from3.7 percent in 3.5 percent. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt…
For almost 20 years, October has marked the beginning ofCybersecurity Awareness Month, which is dedicated to helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and data become more common.…
On Monday, October 10th, 2022, the credit union industry celebrated the fourth annual CU Kind Day. Created by the Illinois Credit Union League in 2019, the day is meant as…
With just over a month to go before the 2022 mid-terms, CUNA, our federal political action committee the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), and Leagues have been hard at…