NAFCU and CUNA are stepping up their defense of the credit union industry and its federal tax exemption as state bankers associations continue to push for its elimination with the use of misinformation, despite evidence [...]
It’s generally agreed that the Great Recession occurred when the mortgage market crashed, and was fueled by loose mortgage underwriting standards. However, there was another cause nobody talks about: financial illiteracy. Many mortgages defaulted [...]
Buoyed by on-going economic recovery, low unemployment, increased consumer confidence, individual and corporate tax cuts, and possible reduction in regulatory activity, the stage is set for credit union growth in 2018. And despite rising interest [...]
John D. Unangst, President & CEO of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU) and conceptualist of The Berenstain Bears Financial Literacy Program is fondly remembered as a visionary leader. John’s idea to initiate conversation [...]
A colleague who consults with credit unions was called in to speak with a Board. She was surprised by the chosen location for the meeting: It was known for great steak and… ahem… risqué entertainment. [...]
As you’re likely aware, the credit scores of about 20 million Americans recently improved as a result of new policies implemented by the three major credit bureaus this summer. But have you considered the [...]
Startling statistics indicate we spend more time with our co-workers than our spouses, significant others, or family. Given how much time we’re at work and the reliance we have on our coworkers, inevitably situations [...]
Conceding that the majority of credit unions should keep their tax-exempt status, the nation’s bankers are urging Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch(R-Utah) to aggressively push legislation to require the nation’s largest credit [...]
Have you ever seen the movie “Over the Top” starring Sylvester Stallone? If you haven’t, I suggest you look up this nostalgic 80s film about the world of professional arm wrestling. Stallone plays a [...]
Our society views this technology with equal parts fear and fascination. Using machine-learning algorithms to analyze the unique genetic make up of a cancerous tumor and predict the best drug therapies is fascinating. But headlines [...]
ADA compliance affects every single credit union website. Maybe you’ve already had your website double and triple checked for ADA compliance issues by an auditing company, but are you keeping an eye on the [...]
You’ve probably heard stories about the Bermuda Triangle; that spooky stretch of open water lying roughly between Miami, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. Whether you put any stock in paranormal tales of missing ships, planes [...]
“Who was that one guy who was in that movie that one time?”“How do you convert miles to kilometers?”“Who was the 23rd president of the United States?” These are all questions that may [...]
Several events at next week’s CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) will be live streamed on CUNA’s Facebook page for those not in attendance. These include CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle’s speech, and [...]
Hearing from dozens of credit unions in at least 21 states over unclear website accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NAFCU continues to offer support. In the past week, the association has [...]
