The millennial blues: Rent padding and fair lending
I read earlier this year that between the ages of 22 and 30, millennials paid an estimated 45% of their income towards rent. Compare that to 41% of income paid ...
The latest from John Pettit
These investments require pre-purchase analysis
Due diligence is a good idea before any credit union purchase. But the National Credit Union Administration actually requires a formal pre-purchase analysis before you buy investments to fund your ...
20 dos and don’ts to make a good first impression
Last week, I blogged about the importance of first impressions and how in just milliseconds, someone can make a judgement about you that, if not in your favor, can be ...
CUNA praised for S. 2155 digital grassroots success
CUNA was recognized Thursday for its grassroots success in getting tens of thousands of messages to legislators in support of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act (S. ...
NAFCU, White House economist to talk housing finance reform, reg relief
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger and other senior staff members will meet today with Mark Calabria, chief economist for Vice President Mike Pence. The meeting will be focused on ...
5 actions to enhance leadership diversity
Gender parity doesn’t happen on its own. It takes a conscious effort and steadfast commitment to change the lack of diverse talent within your upper tiers. Now more than ...
PODCAST: Payments roundtable
What’s the best defense credit unions have against disruption? Collaboration, according to John Best, CEO of Best Innovation Group. That’s important to remember as credit unions face increasing ...
Fraud ring leader sentenced in $69 million scheme
Seven years after two Pennsylvania credit unions detected suspicious account activity that led federal investigators to uncover a $69 million tax refund scheme, justice finally caught up with one of ...