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How to dispute your credit report

How to dispute your credit report

Reviewing and managing your information is an important part of protecting your data identity. So, if you notice something you believe is inaccurate on your TransUnion credit report, we’re here to help. Disputing your [...]

Banking software solutions: How can credit unions take advantage?

Banking software solutions: How can credit unions take advantage?

In 2020, the financial services business model changed, and so did the banking software that supported it. In-person interactions declined, with more customers relying on digital channels for banking services. For some financial institutions, that [...]

The pitfalls of public WiFi

The pitfalls of public WiFi

To help your staff help your members learn how to more safely use public WiFi, first explain how public WiFi is different from other internet connections and then provide steps they can take to protect [...]

Three things to know about recent overdraft-focused state bills

Three things to know about recent overdraft-focused state bills

Changes to the overdraft landscape are being made in various states and warrant attention. While Washington’s changes get national coverage, these state bills are also important. Here are several recent legislative actions concerning overdraft [...]

NCUA releases 2023 supervisory priorities

NCUA releases 2023 supervisory priorities

While the new year brings with it resolutions and new beginnings, NCUA started its new year establishing its 2023 Supervisory Priorities (Priorities). NCUA introduces these supervisory priorities in the Letter to Credit Unions 23-CU-01, identifying [...]

A common sense approach to data governance

A common sense approach to data governance

As financial institutions become more and more data-driven, an effective data governance strategy becomes increasingly important. Data governance has been a buzz word in the industry for quite a while. But what does it really [...]

World Council 2023 Distinguished Service Award nominations open

World Council 2023 Distinguished Service Award nominations open

Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ 2023 Distinguished Service Award (DSA). First presented in 1986, this esteemed award honors individuals and institutions that have provided outstanding service to credit union development outside [...]

Sens. express concerns about CDFI Fund in letter to Yellen

Sens. express concerns about CDFI Fund in letter to Yellen

Sens. Mark Warner, D-Va., and Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, wrote to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Thursday to voice concerns that the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund is not considering stakeholder feedback as they update the [...]

VIDEO: Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 16-20

VIDEO: Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 16-20

Take a look at the year ahead in the latest CUNA News Weekly Wrap-up, which summarizes the best CUNA News, CUNA News Podcast, and Credit Union Magazine content from Jan. 16 through Jan. 20. CUNA [...]

The gift card fraud phenomenon

The gift card fraud phenomenon

Gift cards are a convenient and flexible way for shoppers to buy gifts for others, allowing recipients to purchase items of their own choice. A recent Research and Markets report revealed gift cards to be [...]