Building financial independence for Gen Z and beyond
July is heavily focused on independence in the U.S. We celebrate with fireworks, get-togethers, delicious, iconic foods and parades with decorative floats. This is also usually paired with a ...
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How renting can impact your credit
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 36% of U.S. households are occupied by renters. If you’re one of the many renters, you may be wondering: Does ...
World Council board names Diana Dykstra new chair
World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) announced Diana Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, as its new Board Chair on day three of the 2022 ...
FHFA announces Office of Financial Technology
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Monday announced the establishment of the Office of Financial Technology, which will serve as a source of information to support the FHFA in assessing ...
A new economic paradigm or comedy of errors?
After a long slumber, inflation is awake and creating havoc for consumers and financial markets. The drama of the moment is amplified by the starting line from which inflation began ...
Calling out cowards in credit union land
You’re a coward! Yes, you! “It takes one to know one.” Indeed, it does, which is why I feel confident in calling you out. Because much like you, I ...
Do I need life insurance if…?
We have different needs at different stages of life. A young Gen Zer entering the workforce for the first time will have an entirely different path and goals than their ...
Survey: NCUA employees slightly less satisfied; CFPB employees happier
Employees at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) were slightly less happy in their jobs in 2021 than they were the year before, according to the latest “Best Places to ...