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Episode 113: The ”CU That Could”

Episode 113: The ”CU That Could”

If you’re at a small Credit Union and are being told “you can’t” because of your asset size, this podcast is for you. Becky Reed, CEO of Lone Star Credit Union, is proving [...]

Bringing out the best in people

Bringing out the best in people

If you look back to a great boss, coach, or teacher from your past, you recognize a common pattern. All of these leaders constantly pushed you to work harder and become the best version of [...]

Respect the(ir) process

Respect the(ir) process

The creative process: organic, nonlinear, unpredictable and very distinct to each person. Are you respecting that process? Providing a safe space for ideas to blossom? I’ll never forget an executive from another department demanding [...]

Appeals court rules in favor of credit unions in FCDPA lawsuit

Appeals court rules in favor of credit unions in FCDPA lawsuit

The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the plaintiff’s standing Thursday in Hunstein v. Preferred Collection and Management Services Inc., a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) lawsuit. CUNA filed a brief stating that [...]

NAFCU celebrates 55 years serving the CU industry

NAFCU celebrates 55 years serving the CU industry

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger celebrated NAFCU’s 55th anniversary this year in a message sent to members Thursday. Berger reflected on all that NAFCU and the credit union industry has achieved together and [...]

Sorry, wrong number!

Sorry, wrong number!

As we all know, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act contains a myriad of requirements limiting unsolicited telephone calls. And no matter how happy we are as consumers that the number of calls by “Special Agents” [...]

Women: Be the financial decision maker you were born to be

Women: Be the financial decision maker you were born to be

A lot of work goes into running a household. It’s the culmination of many different skills: good organization, thoughtful time management, and careful financial management. The numbers prove it However, women spend more time [...]