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Optimize your growth in 2018
Buoyed by on-going economic recovery, low unemployment, increased consumer confidence and possible reduction in regulatory activity, the stage is set for banks to grow in 2018. According to industry reports growth will continue to be [...]
What’s new with marijuana banking?
The complex legal and political landscape with respect to marijuana banking continues to shift. At last count, 29 states and the District of Columbia (DC) have legalized medical marijuana. Eight states and DC have also [...]
Kick your communication style into overdrive: Part 2
As a continuation of our two-part article, Kick Your Company Communication Style Into Overdrive, here are 10 more tips to help you improve your communication skills with coworkers. These 10 tips will help you streamline [...]
2018 CUNA GAC kicks off, video of Nussle address will be streamed
CUNA kicked off its 2018 Governmental Affairs Conference Sunday, and throughout the week several events will be live streamed on CUNA’s Facebook page for those not in attendance. More than 5,000 credit union [...]
Another CU’s lawsuit over ADA dismissed
In another victory for credit unions facing litigation over unclear website requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal district court in Virginia found that the plaintiff to such a lawsuit did not [...]
Onsite: It’s a big Monday at #CUNAGAC 2018!
The 2018 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference kicks off today as more than 5200 credit union advocates are expected in Washington D.C. this week. CUNA President Jim Nussle will kick things off this morning, in [...]
A different way to handle employee conflict
In my previous article I talked about how not to let your employees push your buttons during conflict situations. We looked at how to understand what your buttons are, and specific steps you can take [...]
The weakest link
A good friend of mine learned that his son made the lacrosse team. That's great news. And bad news - because now you have to buy all the lacrosse gear. My friend didn't grow up [...]
How to select fantastic images for your credit union website
If you had to lose one of your senses, which one would you pick? We’re willing to bet it’s probably not your sense of sight. There’s a reason for this. Most humans [...]
Managing member data during a merger
Did you know that improper data management during a merger can result in up to $275,000 in avoidable costs for your credit union? Even worse, it can cause unnecessary delays in responding to member [...]
All-encompassing advocacy
Regulatory relief for credit unions has been a top advocacy priority for CUNA for several years, but it can be easier said than done. While CUNA has seen several victories leading up to 2017, including [...]
How financial counseling can improve the lives of you and your members
Working with credit unions to add financial counseling services to your professional portfolio can provide an array of benefits to you, your members and your credit union. You’ll change your members' lives for the [...]
Citi to refund $335 million after finding card APRs too high
Citigroup Inc., one of the world’s largest credit-card issuers, said it will refund $335 million to U.S. customers whose annual percentage rate should have been lower. The lender determined that a method it [...]
Sticks and stones will break my bones but letters will never hurt me
Yesterday, CUNA and NAFCU sent a letter to Senator Orrin Hatch responding to the escalating tirade of the Banking Industry against “large” credit unions. I put large in quotes of course because a handful of [...]