What’s in a name: Creative writer
What’s old is new again at United Federal Credit Union ($3.7B, St. Joseph, MI). The Michigan credit union has revived the role of creative writer several years after ...
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FinCEN updates and rescinds previous ransomware advisory
On November 8, 2021, FinCEN issued an advisory on “Ransomware and the Use of the Financial System to Facilitate Ransom Payments.” This advisory updates and rescinds a previous advisory, published ...
MCUEs: Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.5% in September
Credit union loans outstanding increased 0.5% in September, compared to a 1.0% increase in August of 2021 and a 0.5% increase in September of 2020., according to ...
Energy prices play large role as CPI rises in October
On a seasonally-adjusted basis, overall consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in October, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting the overall consumer price index (CPI) grew 6.2 percent ...
What can credit union leaders do to mitigate ‘the turnover tsunami’?
It’s been called the “turnover tsunami” and the “great resignation.” A predicted massive outflux of employees is already beginning to be felt in some organizations. Employees of all kinds ...
The underdog mentality
Society loves a classic, authentic underdog story. Whether it be in sports, film, or life, people can’t help but root for the underdog. You’ve seen it all in ...
Moving from a fully funded to self-funded health insurance model
There’s no getting around it—navigating the ins and outs of health benefits is a complicated task for business owners. You are not only tasked with determining what type ...
Looking for a competitive edge for your credit union? The era of DEI is underway
In these days of unbridled cynicism and skepticism centered around bad-faith politics and social upheaval, it seems the power of hope is one of those old-fashioned ideas that appears to ...