Police shot and injured a woman after she allegedly robbed a South Carolina Federal Credit Union branch Tuesday morning. Police are also searching for her male accomplice who escaped through the branch’s back door. [...]
Eighteen years. That’s how long it’s been since the 21st century began. Life has changed dramatically since 2001; Facebook wasn’t even an idea, Steve Jobs wouldn’t announce the iPhone for six [...]
Since March, Target has been quietly testing a new loyalty program for its members in Dallas. The program, called Target Circle, will now debut in five cities on Feb. 19, according to a report by [...]
Like a broken record, I tend to repeat things. One such thing is this: All of us control more than we believe in our lives, but we focus on things outside of our command. That's [...]
California is the first state to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law with far-reaching implications. First, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can affect organizations without a physical location in California. Second, it may push [...]
During CUES Symposium last week, Jim Brown described some examples of bad behavior he’s seen in his work with boards. According to Brown, principal consultant with The Table Group and consulting partner with STRIVE!, [...]
I remember very early in my career talking to my manager about a co-worker I felt needed some coaching. My manager said to me, “why don’t you talk to them?” My first reaction to [...]
“A credit union is not an ordinary financial concern… it is the expression in the field of economics of a high social ideal.”– Alphonse Desjardins The credit union movement has seen some significant changes since [...]
This year is off to a strong start. Despite the market roller coaster that ended 2018, we continue to see strong jobs numbers, low unemployment rates, and high consumer confidence. As we monitor how our [...]
This post might not be for you. Or, it could be exactly what you and your credit union team need. Inspired By: Someone Else’s Faux Pas I’ll be honest; the inspiration came from [...]
We have watched over the last 35 days an increasing number of stories about how government workers, most with little savings and living paycheck to paycheck have struggled to meet basic household needs. Many credit [...]
Finding and cultivating a strategic focus is essential to small credit unions, and a major reason why Teri Robinson was able to turn her credit union around. Robinson, president/CEO of Ironworkers USA FCU, Portland, [...]
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger will discuss federal issues affecting the credit union industry Monday, Feb. 11, at the Metropolitan Area Credit Union Management Association's (MACUMA) monthly meeting. Berger will share with attendees NAFCU's [...]
In 2017, Golden 1 Credit Union in Sacramento, Calif., pledged to contribute $1 million over three years to establish the Wind Youth Center, which promotes the safety, shelter, and self-determination of youth experiencing homelessness. The [...]
Mobile technology, open banking and artificial intelligence will still drive big changes in the payments world this year, but a slowing global economy could have big consequences, according to a new 2019 outlook by Mercator [...]
