As Veterans Day approaches, we are humbled by the reminder that our freedoms are secured due to our fellow citizens’ dedication to serve. With over 18 million veterans spanning across the United States and overseas, [...]
Financial inclusion is both a global and domestic issue. Billions of people around the world lack access to basic financial services, the very tools that are needed to build wealth and break the poverty cycle. [...]
Recent years have seen a resurgence in workplace wellness initiatives. It makes sense — after all, many Americans spend most of their waking hours at the office. Such initiatives promise to save employers big bucks when [...]
NCUA should be laser-focused on budgetary discipline, CUNA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak told the agency Wednesday at its 2023-24 budget briefing. NCUA’s proposed combined 2023 staff draft budget is $367.0 million, [...]
Freddie Mac announced Monday a new underwriting innovation that aims to qualify more borrowers for a mortgage. The innovation will include a “review of a borrower’s bank account data to identify a history of [...]
With the world becoming increasingly aware of the concept of climate change, it’s important to spend a few moments considering how this same principle of slow, continuous change applies to leadership. Are you the [...]
Just imagining a scenario in which you can’t pay your bills is stressful. Now imagine how stressful it would be if you really can’t pay a bill. One’s mental health could be [...]
Imagine your credit union or community bank as a ship…a ship with an amazing captain and first mate. These two are visionaries, and they’ve steered the ship so long it feels like they’[...]
In this hyper-competitive talent market as of late, cash (salary) is not always king. A nice benefits package can be as much of a draw to a certain position or employer as a big fat [...]
The FDIC on Tuesday did something the NCUA board has steadfastly refused to do. It increased by two basis points the assessments banks must pay in an effort to shore up its Deposit Insurance Fund. [...]
Life was very different 15 years ago. Second Gen iPhone came out and the big deal was 3G and it finally had GPS! Blu-ray players went “mainstream” Google introduced the android Blackberry debuted the Storm [...]
Stock market swings, shifting energy pricing and interest-rate spikes are converging to create a complex economic landscape. Stacking that atop the aftermath of a pandemic that led to widespread employee burnout and the uncertainty of [...]
Like many of you, I’ve been fortunate to have volunteered my time on several local boards. Early on it was with an amazing group of older white men that took me under their wing [...]
The American Small Business Institute recently asked a colleague and mentor to answer this question: “What are the Top Five Qualities of an Advertising Consultant in 2023?” Not one to lie, or waste an opportunity [...]
Credit unions should pause all monthly loan payments, interest accrual, and late charges for a minimum of 12 months for every member in treatment for cancer. By doing so, we would provide immediate financial relief [...]
