Navigating an unpredictable future
As leaders, we learn to expect the unexpected. As life happens and new obstacles present themselves, we have to learn to assess, adapt, and reassess. However, this takes time and practice. When we learn that [...]
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CUInsight Weekly Minute with Jen McFadden – June 24, 2022
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our director of marketing, Jen McFadden with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: The CUInsight Experience podcast: Carol Marx – Grassroot service (#137) by RANDALL SMITH, CUInsight [...]
3 considerations for buying a new car
If you or someone you know is looking to buy a car, there are probably a hundred things you should consider. But to save time, I'm going to throw out three things that you should [...]
How to maintain a comfortable level of control when outsourcing
We all like to feel in control in our personal and professional lives. Outsourcing projects can be difficult because we have a strong sense of ownership about our life’s work. No one else can [...]
Four winning plays for connecting with members
Credit unions have long nurtured a deep trust with members. Historically, that trust has been difficult for even the most formidable opponent to duplicate. Difficult, yet not impossible. In fact, research shows that the investments [...]
Well-being: The key to an exceptional culture
In our constantly evolving workplaces, there is one area that employers should prioritize as a strategic focus to attract and retain the best talent: Well-being. If you’ve been in the workforce for over 10 [...]
CUNA board, CFPB Director Chopra talk credit union priorities
The CUNA Board of Directors hosted Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra Wednesday to discuss credit union priorities and how the bureau can support credit unions in their mission to promote financial well-being [...]
HFSC drops NAFCU-opposed Overdraft Protection Act from markup
The House Financial Services Committee pulled the NAFCU-opposed Overdraft Protection Act during its rescheduled markup Wednesday. NAFCU has long advocated against the bill, as it would significantly limit overdraft protection programs and the ability to [...]
CFPB poised to shake up competition for consumers
Several initiatives by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau seem poised to increase competition between credit unions and fintech companies. An effort to regulate nonbanks has gained support from credit unions. Still, the CFPB’s plan [...]
Financial Inclusion Mortgage boosts home access
Purchasing a home is the biggest, most challenging step into the financial mainstream for many consumers. Carolina Foothills Federal Credit Union’s Financial Inclusion Mortgage for First Time Homebuyers makes the step much easier for [...]
Top tech skills every credit union needs today
Consumer enthusiasm for technology is growing – but they don’t necessarily think about it that way. Instead, of “technology,” consumers want … Immediate access to the products and services they need. The convenience to manage their [...]
House bill showcases value of financial inclusion in underserved communities
It is no secret the last two-plus years have taken a toll on pretty much all of us in one way or another – our safety, our mental health – while bringing economies around the world to [...]
CFPB seeking comment on whether credit card late fees are reasonable
Questioning whether the credit card late payment fees levied by credit unions and banks are reasonable, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced Wednesday it is seeking comment on whether the charges are exorbitant. “I [...]
4 ways to combat rising gas prices
Thanks to recent world events, gas prices have skyrocketed. In Rochester alone, the price of gasoline has risen to over $4 a gallon, with no signs of going down any time soon. The result is [...]
Leaders in Lending | Ep. 63: Understanding trends in consumer behavior – The rise of BNPL, solar energy and crypto
Amid rising rates, how are personalized loans poised to change or influence the lending landscape? Anand Cavale, EVP of Unsecured lending at Guaranteed Rate, with his varied background in engineering, banking and credit cards, shares [...]