The “forgotten generation,” more popularly recognized as Generation X, is characterized by many traits. Perhaps none is more notable than the trait of independence. Coming of age as so-called latchkey…
Last week, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is working towards a resolution for allegations of “redlining” by Citadel Federal Credit Union, located in the greater…
As we approach International Credit Union Day on October 17, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact the credit union movement has on people and…
New research from Comperemedia, a Mintel company, argues that some longstanding key assumptions among marketers will have to be reassessed in the face of new facts and changing attitudes. As…
Ego Is the Enemyis not just a book by marketing expert Ryan Holiday – it’s a truth that applies to almost any organization. For nearly 20 years,I’ve facilitated many credit…
Americans said they expected higher inflation over the longer run last month, as their expectations of credit turbulence rose to the highest level since April 2020, the Federal Reserve Bank…
Congress remains in home districts through Nov. 12. Leagues and credit unions continue to engage with policymakers leading up to the November general election. America’s Credit Unions and its PAC…
The current economic situation is one of uncertain optimism. The Federal Reserve’s September interest rate cuts have been followed by an announcement by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that…
Are you overwhelmed by the multitude of financial priorities vying for your attention? Setting smart financial goals is crucial for securing your future, but knowing where to start can be…
Investors pushed the stocks of JPMorgan Chase (JPM) and Wells Fargo (WFC) higher Friday after third quarter results looked better than feared, a demonstration of resilience from the banking giants…
On a recent episode of the Banking Transformed podcast, host Jim Marous spoke with Deanna Bublik, manager of product origination at American Airlines Federal Credit Union, about their journey to…
In this episode of The Allied Angle, Allied's Chief Legal Officer, Kelly Miller, and SVP Client Experience and Risk Management, Anne Holtzman, address the regulatory and compliance hurdles that lenders…
Fraud associated with check payments is on the rise, and can have devastating impacts on financial institutions and their business and consumer accounts. As fraudsters and cybercriminals become more sophisticated,…
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Credit Unions for Kids National Advisory Board is grateful for Samantha Paxson’s years of leadership on the CU4Kids National Advisory Board. As her term…
The landscape of credit union chartering has evolved, and one charter type stands out for its performance, growth potential, and strategic advantages: the Multiple Common Bond (MCB) charter. While community…
Requiring additional consent to receive an “artificial intelligence (AI) generated call” is unnecessary and will only cause confusion, America’s Credit Unions and other organizations wrote the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
Every career has a beginning, just like every story has to start somewhere. Internships are a great way to help people gain experience with hands-on projects and everyday tasks within…
September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report came inhotter than analysts expected, but the data offered one major point of optimism: shelter cost increases came down during the month, flashingan encouraging…
It is not justwhole banksthat are being acquired by credit unions this year – a number of branch deals have been announced too. The latest: Rainbow City, Alabama-based Family Savings…
Wall Street opened lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected September inflation data reinforced expectations of a 25-basis-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve at its upcoming meeting. The closely watchedConsumer Price…
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5% in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security…
A staunch credit union supporter since his election in the Senate in 2006, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has the full support of America’s Credit Unions, its PAC, and Montana’s Credit…
In response to widespread check fraud, Fidelity’s recent decision to cut mobile deposit limits from $100,000 to $1,000 while adding a 16-business day hold on some accounts has put a…
Let’s face it, documentation is boring. I’ll be the first to admit it, and I make a living writing it. Nonetheless, its insipid nature doesn’t diminish its worth. Documentation—which, for…