Valentine’s Day is just a Hallmark holiday
Today is Valentine’s Day. The day in the office when all the women hope for bouquets to be delivered and are sad when they don’t come. A day when the grocery store is [...]
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5 ways secondary capital benefits your members
Secondary capital, which is available to low-income designated credit unions, is the single most powerful financial tool available to low-income credit unions that provides tremendous benefits to members. Because secondary capital is included in a [...]
Heightened security standards affect FinTech
“The FSB will continue to monitor and discuss the evolution of the potential financial stability implications from FinTech going forward, using its existing Financial Innovation Network. While there are currently no compelling signs of macro [...]
Why your members are in debt
According to an August 2017 report from CareerBuilder, nearly 3 in 4 workers say they are in debt, and more than half of those think they always will be. Why is that? Well, here are [...]
NextGen Know-How: The importance of boundaries in leadership (and life)
On a recent Wednesday night, I was attending a parent association meeting at my childrens’ school. These meetings have historically run long, sometimes going until 9:30 p.m. or later. I go to bed [...]
The challenge of offering feedback
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 [...]
Police crack cold case murder of CU employee
Justice may finally come for the daughters of a woman who was brutally murdered while she was working alone at a Wisconsin credit union branch 36 years ago. Robin Mendez, 69, of Minocqua was arrested [...]
Many POVs on ‘fake news’ BS and how it’s affecting CUs
Turn on any cable news network, follow any politically charged Twitter streams or open your Facebook app and you’re bound to read someone wailing about ‘fake news.’ On Feb. 25, the Underground Collision will [...]
Rebranding: Embarking on an Amazon journey
When a rebrand comes out of left field, your executive team, your board, even your frontline staff, may be thinking, “at least take me out to dinner first.” A rebrand won’t fix a high-friction [...]
Better, Faster, Smarter: Remaking the customer experience with artificial intelligence
The latest innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) are pushing the boundaries of what's possible, what's practical and what people are coming to expect from their financial institutions. As major brands across multiple industries incorporate the [...]
Mnuchin offers some hints at how Treasury will handle banking of pot biz
As the Trump administration considers removing Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) guidance that has allowed financial institutions to open accounts for marijuana businesses without running afoul of federal regulators, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin offered some [...]
Deferred compensation: Not just for CEOs
When Bruce Foulke joined American Heritage Federal Credit Union in 1979, it was a $5 million financial institution serving 4,000 members. Under the CUES member’s leadership as president/CEO, the credit union has [...]
CUNA testimony, CUNA-backed bills on House floor this week
It’s a busy week for credit unions on Capitol Hill, as a witness will testify on data breaches on behalf of CUNA and three CUNA-supported bills are expected to be considered on the House [...]
NAFCU updates ADA FAQ to aid CUs impacted by litigation
NAFCU updated its FAQ document for those credit unions with concerns about website accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The latest document, which now includes the association's cease-and-desist letter to the law [...]
3 futuristic gadgets that make traveling more awesome
Days spent travelling can be tough. Little things like a neck pillow or a sleeping pill can make your trip more relaxing, but those things aren’t the cure for everything. Here are three gadgets [...]