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It’s that time of year when marketing teams begin reviewing how to develop the budget ask for the upcoming year. It can be a hard needle to thread, as you…

The importance of conducting pre-employment assessments has never been greater. Knowing what qualities would best fit your open positions will most effectively determine if the applicant will positively impact your…

Special guest Representative Ed Perlmutter (D-CO) discusses his work on the SAFE Banking Act and the importance of federal clarity for marijuana banking. Rep. Perlmutter also reflects on the role…

During times of natural disaster, facilities closure and employee displacement create issues, often unprecedented, affecting payroll and other HR functions. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital importance of timely and…

I recently read “The Infinite Game”by Simon Sinek. Great book. I highly recommend it. It certainly fits nicely into this idea that I’m so passionate about: helping organizations succeed by…

Total loans outstanding in federally insured credit unions increased $194 billion, or 16.2%, over the year ending in the second quarter of 2022, to $1.39 trillion, according to NCUA's latest…

Total vehicle sales fell slightly from 13.3 million annualized units in July to 13.2 million annualized units in August, with monthly sales levels up 0.7 percent year-over-year. NAFCU Chief Economist…

It should come as no surprise that the most popular mobile apps all have similar characteristics: They are simple, easy to use, provide value and—most importantly—they are able to determine…

A recent survey of borrowers across the USA revealed that only 47% of Gen Z respondents (age 15-24) in the USA claimed to have an account with a traditional bank,…

Not unlike the birthdays, graduations and weddings that can forever play on repeat because you shot them on video, video marketing is vital when it comes to communicating about the…

According to CUNA’s2022 National Voter Pollin January 2022, credit unions’ unique makeup and characteristics offer greater financial resilience and higher levels of financial well-being for members and consumer, overall. According…

You either offer digital banking or you don’t. At least that’s how your members see it. They want a seamless experience – from opening their accounts to making transactions, managing…

Being financially prepared for retirement is a top concern for many Americans. With more people living paycheck-to-paycheck and the cost of living and healthcare costs on the rise, many people…

Low-income credit unions can get valuable advice on applying for Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants and loans duringa Sept.14 webinar.Online registration for this webinar, “How to Get a Winning…

The Bureau of Labor Statisticsissued the August Jobs Report on Friday, which revealedthatthe unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.7 percent in August. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research…

We’re living in an age where boardroom and office interviews are on the decline and online interviews have become a big part of the current hiring process. The modern interview…

As a result of interest rate and economic changes, the NCUA announced last week that it would provide more flexibility in its interest rate risk (IRR) assessments of credit unions.…

As I facilitated a credit union strategic planning session for a high-performing credit union recently, the board chair asked a question that I had to think about carefully before I…

Our latest Economic Update examines the unprecedented credit union loan growth that we’re seeing, especially in auto lending. CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk details how and why credit union lending…

There is adigital transformation in bankingthat is forcing banks to keep up or fall behind. Digital Banking has become increasingly important over the last decade. For most customers, this is…

Consumers are adopting digital banking at a faster pace than ever before. Over 45% of respondents to a recent surveyidentified mobile banking as a top 3 factor in selecting a…

Derek White spends a lot of his time contemplating what he calls “the glass.” That’s the screen that is the increasingly ubiquitous link between consumers and banking providers on mobile…

CUNA Senior Economist Dawit Kebede issued the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s August Employment Situation: “The U.S. economy added 315,000 jobs in August with gains across several…

The Electronics Payment Coalition (EPC)recently released a listof more than 140 organizations that oppose theCredit Card Competition Act, which was introduced in July by Senators Dick Durbin, D. Ill., and…