Thank you for tuning in to episode 44 of The CUInsight Network, with your host, Lauren Culp, Publisher & CEO of CUInsight.com. In The CUInsight Network, we take a deeper dive with the thought [...]
When it comes to the climate crisis, do credit unions have a role to play? It’s a valid question in a polarized world. For some members, the topic is a “no brainer”—an issue [...]
In the midst of endless campaign ads and mail pieces that cast wild accusations about candidates from every conceivable angle, it is increasingly easy for us all to become jaded about politics and politicians. While [...]
Pulling into the lot for the last time – into the same parking spot I’d been utilizing for nearly six years – seemed fine. Collecting the last of my books from the office shelf was simple [...]
The ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) Board of Directors approved a $5 million special dividend in September to be shared across the membership, and it was issued to members Oct. 21. This was the [...]
The Commerce Department released its advanced estimate of economic activity Thursday, revealing the U.S. economy grew 2.6 percent – in terms of real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – in the third quarter. NAFCU Vice President [...]
The competitive landscape in financial services continues to evolve as technology and consumer demands change and advance. There are more options than ever. Retaining and attracting members is getting more challenging as they shop around [...]
We’re a week and a half away from this year’s mid-term elections, and CUNA, Leagues, and credit unions have invested in making sure the 118th Congress is a credit union-friendly one. Our advocacy [...]
When President/CEO Martin Carter came to Astera Credit Union in Lansing, Michigan, he had a big job on his hands. The community had never fully recovered from losing three of the city’s five [...]
Game-changing ideas don't come along very often. But when they do, organizations need to develop them fast or risk missing out on the opportunity they present. But, very often, fintechs and other financial institutions don't [...]
Collecting on delinquent accounts is a time-consuming challenge for many financial institutions. The tasks involved are often tedious for internal employees using manual (vs. automated) processes and can lead to a decrease in productivity for [...]
There is absolutely nothing unique or unconstitutional about the way the CFPB is funded, the agency told a federal court this week. In documents filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District [...]
One of the most defining attributes of a strong leader is courage. And inspiring our teams to be courageous and take calculated risks can be one of the best leadership skills we can impress on [...]
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our director of marketing, Jen McFadden with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: Five Ways You Can Out-Market the Big-Banks by: MARQUIS You work for a [...]
Debt can be a real monster, and debt consolidation is a hopeful option for a lot of people. The idea of putting all of your debt in one place, with one monthly payment can be [...]
