The tax implications of board insurance benefits
Are insurance benefits provided to board members considered taxable income? The answer is largely “yes,” but also, “it depends.” “The general rule under the tax code is something provided in ...
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Crying out for an end to overdraft fees? Meet grain technology
Probably the single most despised charge at financial institutions is the overdraft fee – and a NerdWallet survey of the exact charges imposed by a selection of mid-sized (Navy Federal) through ...
Why some financial brands win with millennials (and some don’t)
In marketing, the concept of “relatability “— meaning, at the simplest level, being easy to understand and feel connected to — is more often used at the campaign level than at the ...
3 ways to connect through co-working spaces
Co-working spaces are a fast-growing phenomenon that have emerged as the rise of the gig economy and other self-employed entrepreneurs has created the need for affordable locations for innovative spirits ...
CUNA leaders talk CU issues, concerns w/ NCUA’s McWatters
CUNA leaders met with NCUA Board Chair J. Mark McWatters and agency staff Wednesday to discuss numerous credit union priorities. CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle, Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Elizabeth ...
NAFCU meets with key decision makers on housing finance reform
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger and other NAFCU leaders are following yesterday’s meeting with Treasury Department Counselor Craig Phillips with one today with Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ...
Tech Time: Machine learning transforms instinct into knowledge
Machine learning is a technology you are likely hearing a lot about these days, for good reason. Artificial intelligence uses algorithms to process data, detect patterns and predict outcomes. Machine ...
Create a culture that rocks
Most people think the culture at their companies is satisfactory. “But they need a good swift kick to amp it up,” says Jim Knight, business culture catalyst and former head ...