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We’re a week and a half away from this year’s mid-term elections, and CUNA, Leagues, and credit unions have invested in making sure the 118th Congress is a ...
The latest from John Pettit
How can credit unions stand out in the marketplace? Stop competing.
When President/CEO Martin Carter came to Astera Credit Union in Lansing, Michigan, he had a big job on his hands. The community had never fully recovered from losing three ...
Financial Futures: Building better businesses
Game-changing ideas don’t come along very often. But when they do, organizations need to develop them fast or risk missing out on the opportunity they present. But, very often, ...
How to streamline your collections process in 60 days or less
Collecting on delinquent accounts is a time-consuming challenge for many financial institutions. The tasks involved are often tedious for internal employees using manual (vs. automated) processes and can lead to ...
CFPB: Funding is neither unique nor unconstitutional
There is absolutely nothing unique or unconstitutional about the way the CFPB is funded, the agency told a federal court this week. In documents filed in the U.S. District ...
Inspiring courage
One of the most defining attributes of a strong leader is courage. And inspiring our teams to be courageous and take calculated risks can be one of the best leadership ...
CFPB ‘junk fee’ guidance ignores credit unions’ focus on members
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued guidance on “junk fees” this week that raise several concerns over the treatment of financial institution fees. The CFPB states overdraft and depositor ...
New home sales dip in September
New home sales fell 10.9 percent in September to 603,000 annualized units. Sales in August were revised down 8,000 units. Compared to last year, September sales were ...