Are credit unions losing out on savings apps?
It’s no surprise that Americans aren’t very good at saving money. As of October 2019, the U.S. personal savings rate stood at 7.8%, according to the ...
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How to create a diverse and inclusive workplace for a bright future
Achieving diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace involves much more than simply starting an HR program. To truly embrace D&I in your company culture, it should be ...
Credit unions will never outgrow our “down-home reputation”
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about the credit union industry, stating their take on “How Credit Unions Outgrew Their Down-Home Reputation” and pointing to more rapid growth ...
Young families: Considerations for staying at home versus working
That new bundle of joy – who is sure to enrich your life – also comes with a very hefty price tag. New parents have many financial decisions to make right from ...
Senate to consider SBA leadership nomination this week
The Senate is expected to consider the nomination of Jovita Carranza to the administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) this week. Carranza currently serves as U.S. Treasurer, and ...
NAFCU economist: December FOMC minutes indicate stable rates, moderate growth in 2020
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) – the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy-setting arm – agreed that the labor market had remained strong since November, with economic activity sustaining moderate ...
Australia credit unions offering brushfire-related assistance
Australia’s credit unions, mutual banks and building societies are providing a variety of services to people affected by the country’s brushfires—ranging from delayed loan payments to additional ...
Online account opening is just the beginning of the digital experience
Having an outstanding digital experience in banking is attractive to just about everyone these days. Most mobile-first account holders want to experience banking digitally and do so in an Amazon-like ...