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Once again, summer has flown by and the back-to-school season is upon us. The start of a new school year is exciting, but it can also be stressful for parents…

The days when banks and credit unions could get away with a mobile banking app that did little more than show balances and transaction histories are over. Today financial marketers’…

There is something about the servant style of leadership that sticks. The leaders that embody this style remain fixed in your memory and are top-of-mind when recalling past effective bosses.…

NCUA’s risk-based capital proposed rule has been published in the Federal Register, and comments will be due Sept. 7. CUNA called the proposal a step in the right direction, but…

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger is the featured speaker at today's African-American Credit Union Coalition's (AACUC) 20th Annual Conference, which is being held in Atlanta, Ga. Berger will give…

It is well understood that, when formulating a strategic plan, members of the executive team set a future vision for the organization, enumerate the strategic and financial goals that they…

In the age of information revolution, credit unions need to adopt a data strategy that will allow them to gain a better understanding of their members before they make decisions.…

Facebook reportedly is working with several financial institutions to incorporate customers’ personal financial data, including credit and debit card transactions and checking account balances, to extend the social network’s footprint.…

One of the main sources of wealth among American families is homeowner equity. According to a report from the Federal Reserve1, household net worth in this country rose to a…

I'm in the Outer Banks of North Carolina this week. It is a wonderful corner of our planet - Kate and Briggs are enjoying the beach. As you might expect…

If I gave you a million dollars for this project, what would you give me back? I sit and reflect on a recent question I had about the solution my…

Credit unions possess many data points on their members’ habits, but they run on disparate systems making it difficult to manage and glean much insight. However, recent storage cost reductions…

From business innovations and media headlines to TV and movies, it seems that artificial intelligence (AI) is virtually everywhere. While still in its early stages across the financial services industry,…

CUNA and the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) saw a victory late Tuesday with the dismissal of a frivolous lawsuit against Aurora (Ill.) Policemen CU. CUNA and the league worked…

NAFCU today will meet with the newly selected Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection's (formally the CFPB) Office of Innovation Director Paul Watkins for an introduction to the bureau's new office…

One of the top reasons leaders fail is the inability to get things done through other people. Whether it’s a lack of delegation, a lack of developing employees or not…

Alan S. Kaufman, who has been accused by the NCUA for allegedly violating laws and his fiduciary duties while he served as president/CEO of Melrose Credit Union, told CU Timesthat…

The Kroger grocery chain is poised to expand its ban on Visa credit cards: 21 supermarkets and five gas stations in California no longer will accept Visa credit cards starting…

Financial security means many things to many different people. And, for many credit union members, a financial advisor can provide vital insights that can support near- and long-term financial health.…

Last month I had the honor and privilege of serving as one of the lead instructors at the annual CUES School of Strategic Marketing held in Seattle. We talked all…

At the age of seven, the only profession I considered was a princess or superhero. While I didn’t know what I would become as an adult, I knew that I…

A few months ago, I posted a survey on my personal Facebook page, asking, “If you use a bank instead of a credit union, can you tell me why?” It…

The Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy wrote to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sharing credit union concerns with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Members of CUNA’s Small…

NAFCU has added four more lawmakers to its growing lineup of speakers for its upcoming Congressional Caucus, Sept. 11-14 in Washington. Attendees will hear from Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., and…