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Democratic disruption at an annual meeting

Democratic disruption at an annual meeting

SECU’s October 11, 2022, annual meeting was a rare example of democratic cooperative governance. Following the traditional annual meeting agenda, approval of minutes, the Chair’s report, election of directors, audit summary, and President/[...]

Cash is not dead

Cash is not dead

Contrary to the desires of Visa and PayPal, cash payments remain a vital segment of retail purchases. Although a smaller percentage of transactions than card transactions overall, cash still accounts for $2.2 trillion of [...]

Making banking frictionless: The rise of embedded finance

Making banking frictionless: The rise of embedded finance

The digital revolution has changed how consumers want to engage and transact with their financial institution. Many consumers are managing their money online or with mobile apps, rather than visiting a branch. In a survey, [...]

About NLCUP

About NLCUP

NLCUP is dedicated to providing financial education and services for the Hispanic/Latino community as well as to increase economic, asset-building, and professional development opportunities. Furthermore, NLCUP encourages and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion within [...]

3 ways to improve your credit union during Self-Improvement Month

3 ways to improve your credit union during Self-Improvement Month

September is Self-Improvement Month. When you think about self-improvement, your initial thoughts may surround exercise or diet, but how about improving your financial institution, and thus improving your member experience? Here are some ways you [...]

Nussle announces leaders for transformation teams

Nussle announces leaders for transformation teams

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle, who will lead America’s Credit Unions should members approve the proposed merger, provided an update on NAFCU and CUNA staff who will spearhead key transformation teams during the process. [...]

Berger to Senate: Reject the big box bailout bill

Berger to Senate: Reject the big box bailout bill

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger wrote to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to reiterate NAFCU’s strong opposition to an amendment that would attach the [...]

Formulating a bold advocacy strategy

Formulating a bold advocacy strategy

Thank you to NAFCU President/CEO Dan Berger and the entire NAFCU staff for putting on a great Congressional Caucus this week; it was a pleasure to spend a few days together in Washington, D.[...]

What do I need to know about the recent student loan changes?

What do I need to know about the recent student loan changes?

Student loans have undergone quite a few changes over the last few years. Backtracked statements and moving rollout dates have only made the headlines more confusing. As a borrower, though, it’s important to keep [...]