How to help teens harness the power of compound interest
One of the best parts about raising teenagers is that you can talk with them about more complex topics, like current events or what Taylor Swift concert tickets are really ...
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Appropriate funding for international CU priorities needed in FY24
CUNA wrote the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs in strong support of several international credit union priorities in fiscal year 2024. The committee will conduct ...
FHFA issues notice of reg review
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a request for comment Friday as it begins a regulatory review. The agency is seeking feedback on how its regulations could be more ...
Lending Perspectives: Are you collecting your stories?
As I have shared from time to time with my readers and followers, I really enjoy writing. It’s said that writers write about what they know; I write about ...
OFAC settles with Wells Fargo for $30,000,000.00
Mergers are becoming more and more common in the credit union industry. However, credit unions should exercise caution when merging, as generally, when credit unions merge, they step into each ...
The secret to building a killer credit union website
Credit union websites are essential in the modern financial services world. Members and potential members are looking for information 24/7. Rather than attempting to serve members when your staff ...
How credit unions can help build a green economy
Financial institutions have a vital role in expediting to play in the shift to a green economy. Credit unions, with their strong ties to members and local communities, are uniquely ...
The wallet wars: Payment trends and takeaways
We may never be ready for economic turbulence, but are you prepared? If you’ve ever brought home a new pet, child, or other addition to your family, you know ...