Diana Dykstra: My memories of HR 1151
I was working at Patelco Credit Union and assisted in the coordination of informing members of our issues and gathering signatures. Member support was overwhelming, and the only issue was ...
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CUSO collecting more than charge-offs
One CUSO is helping credit unions not only recover charged off loans, but also bring delinquent borrowers back into the credit union as members in good standing with sound FICO ...
Are you Blockbuster or Netflix?
You may have seen the story on the news recently: former video megachain Blockbuster is down to their final store. The familiar blue and yellow signage that once graced over ...
5 small loans that make a big difference
Credit unions have always made a difference for the communities they serve through deposit offerings, loan programs, branching options, and more. Today, some are pushing beyond traditional loan products to ...
DOs and DON’Ts for campaign electioneering
The federal mid-term elections are virtually upon us, which brings to mind the constraints that are placed on credit unions concerning their participation in our democratic election process. Certainly, credit ...
How HR leaders can win a seat at the table
“Our people are our greatest asset.” These feel-good words have decorated countless company walls, websites and mission statements. But let’s be real. Most organizations don’t treat their employees ...
Too many FIs still not using data to optimize marketing campaigns
Optimizing the customer experience was overwhelmingly deemed the biggest opportunity for 2018 for bankers (36 percent) surveyed a recent 2018 Guide to Financial Marketing report sponsored by Deluxe. Data-driven marketing ...
Nussle: HR 1151 shows CUs are strongest when working together
Credit unions saw an industry-changing victory 20 years ago with the passage of H.R. 1151, CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote in an op-ed Monday, a win that demonstrated ...