Compliance is a lot to manage. With near-constant regulatory change on top of a mountain of existing compliance responsibilities, the only way to get it all done is to make sure you’re focusing your [...]
People helping people. Those are big words, meaningful words. They carry weight. Do your credit union’s brand actions align with that mantra? Do they align with whatever other promises your make in your mission, [...]
As gas prices soar to record highs this summer, the automotive industry is getting a power surge from hybrid and electric vehicles (HEVs). Consumers seem to be getting on board with the federal government’s [...]
It’s no secret that smaller credit unions, like small businesses, simply can’t always compete with larger financial institutions and fintechs. What small credit unions have, however, that larger financial institutions do not, is [...]
“Should I stay or should I go?” Not only is that one of the best lines from a Clash song ever, but it’s what each of us asks ourselves from time to time when [...]
As I write this article, it occurs to me that I may have written about this incident before. Since there are a number of lessons to draw from life experiences, I’ll continue. My insurance [...]
This year’s theme for International Credit Union (ICU) Day is “Empower Your Financial Future with a Credit Union™,” which will take place on Thursday, Oct. 22. International Credit Union Day festivities include community fundraisers, [...]
New home sales fell 8.1 percent in June to 590,00 annualized units, a two-year low. May was revised down 54,000 units. Compared to last year, June sales were down 17.4 percent. [...]
As member expectations continue to evolve, credit unions are increasingly seeking ways to deliver better digital service in real-time. While live web chat with a member service representative may have checked that box in the [...]
While it’s true the credit union movement has challenges facing us here in the United States in 2022, we always keep a continuing eye out for our international community. In war-torn Ukraine, unfortunately, the [...]
In a market where the consumer is juggling multiple relationships with financial institutions, how can credit unions compete? Consumers want to better understand their financial well-being, which means they need a holistic picture across multiple [...]
Generation Z doesn’t really remember a time when they couldn’t get what they want—instantly. With everyday experiences such as 3-day Amazon Prime deliveries and ubiquitous high-speed internet taken for granted, the patience [...]
Do you find yourself always hitting roadblocks? Or sending the same document to your clients or employees over and over again? It’s frustrating—not only for you and your employees but also for your [...]
Experiencing major damage to your beloved home after a flood can be devastating. Sadly, it doesn’t take very much water to cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home and your belongings. In [...]
A team of economists at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors track noncash payment trends in the U.S. Since 2001, they have measured the number and value of transactions across all major payment methods. [...]
