As businesses have become more digital, many specialized applications have been developed for all different kinds of services, whether it be for recruiting new employees, providing security for data stores or analyzing data on sales [...]
Criminals are always seeking ways to steal money and because ATMs are essentially ‘money machines’ they are a prime target. To prevent your retail ATM from being compromised it’s important to understand what tactics [...]
According to recent statistics, communication methods vary by generation with Baby Boomers preferring face-to-face, Gen X leaning toward email and social apps, Millennials liking 2-way text or chat, and Gen Z voice memos. With such [...]
In the heart of El Paso, Texas, lies El Sagrado Corazon, a sanctuary for newly arrived migrants. My journey to this shelter, as part of the NCUF's DE Workshop in October, coincided meaningfully with Hispanic [...]
It’s a general industry understanding that some small business operators prefer to utilize a consumer account over a business specific product. Their assumed rationale being the complexity of signing up, they are too small, [...]
The history of credit unions has been deeply intertwined with religious faith for decades. In 1909, the first credit union chartered in the United States was a faith-based institution - St. Mary's Cooperative Credit Association [...]
With the holiday season upon us and the start of a new year just around the corner, many professionals begin to think about professional and personal development. A common thread I’ve experienced through my [...]
It's imperative to separate the sensational misconceptions when it comes to overdraft, writes California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues President/CEO Diana Dykstra. Contrary to the distorted portrayals by guest commentators and consumer “advocates” in [...]
The Federal Reserve Board announced that the fee schedule for payment services provided by Federal Reserve Banks and used by depository institutions will go into effect Jan. 2, 2024. The Fed is required, by law, [...]
Communication, language, and linguistics styles used by women in CEO interviews have more of a chance of producing a critical assessment or unwanted outcome than those used by men. Preparing for a CEO interview is [...]
As the fiscal year comes to a close, it presents a golden opportunity for your credit union to thoroughly assess not only the current direction of the organization but also its overall well-being and solidity. [...]
Leadership is often glamorized as a position of power and influence, but the reality is that it is not for the faint of heart. Authentic leaders are not defined solely by their titles or authority; [...]
On Nov. 17, the OpenAI board shocked the tech world by announcing that Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO, had been fired. In an ever-evolving story, Greg Brockman, OpenAI president, decided to follow Sam Altman the [...]
National banks dominate the consumer credit space. Still, credit unions and community banks are becoming an increasingly popular choice for issuing credit cards. The share of consumers with a CU or community bank card as [...]
Out of all the different types of scams, lending scams might just be the most insidious. These types of scammers fool their victims into thinking they’re a legitimate financial institution, and then charge the [...]
