Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week with a long list of unresolved issues that could have a direct impact on credit unions—ranging from marijuana banking to credit card interchange policies. The week will [...]
National Recycling Day falls annually on November 15, serving as a reminder about the importance of recycling — and protecting our planet. Now more than ever, consumers are speaking out with their concern about the environment – [...]
“We believe in investing during economic downturns.” - Tim Cook, Apple CEO The economic storm clouds are all around credit unions and community banks. Inflation is at a 40-year high. Loan demand is slowing. Delinquencies [...]
Credit Unions Optimize Strength in Lending Credit unions can’t be everything to their members, so honing in on the products you can specialize in and working with partners to do the rest makes sense. [...]
Last week, Americans flocked to the polls to vote in the midterm elections. Proving a lot closer than many pundits predicted, the results weren’t immediately known, but over the last few days we’ve [...]
Each year as a Nation, we take Veterans Day to celebrate and honor those who have served our country. Our Veterans come from all walks of life: from 1st generation Americans to 3rd generation Marines, [...]
Halloween night, a credit union member of yours threw a bucket of candy outside their door to satisfy the hordes of Trick-or-Treaters, then otherwise took the night off to slump into their couch to catch [...]
Your member's business has a growth opportunity. You’ve known them since they launched a few years ago, helping them obtain their initial small business loan. Today, they need more capital and come to you [...]
CUNA National Awards Committee announced the 2022 recipients of the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award, Louise Herring Philosophy-in-Action Member Service Award, and Desjardins Awards for Financial Education. State Leagues across the nation select [...]
Over the weekend, Democrat Sens. Mark Kelly (Ariz.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (Nev.) won re-election, giving Democrats control of the Senate, regardless of the results of the Georgia runoff election Dec. 6; however, control of [...]
Change is constant. It’s important to understand that your members’ needs may always be changing as they enter new stages of their lives. It’s even more important that you continuously evolve and change [...]
Scott Dikkers, founder of The Onion, recounted the beginnings, challenges, and successes of the college humor magazine during the closing keynote at the 2022 CUNA Lending Council Conference Saturday in San Diego. Throughout his story, [...]
DCUC roared into action throughout the month of October, sharing success with our industry partners and our member credit unions. As the holiday season approaches, DCUC is focused on carrying this momentum through the next [...]
What can credit unions do to best manage a rising rate environment like the one we’re experiencing now? Two good steps are innovating and honing collections processes. Plan to Innovate as Rates Rise “We’[...]
The NCUA announced Thursday that it has granted a federal charter and Share Insurance Fund coverage to the New York Episcopal Federal Credit Union in the Bronx, New York. The new credit union will serve [...]
