Everything you need to know about YouTube TV
Cable is out. Streaming is in. You’ve probably heard your Gen Z or Millennial kids say as much. It goes something like this. “Cable’s gotten too expensive, we’re gonna cancel and do [...]
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How women can find empowerment through financial health
A few years ago, Sharita, a single mother with three children, was homeless and living in a motel after being evicted. “At the time, I was living paycheck-to-paycheck and had no savings, and my credit [...]
Top 5 compliance violations for businesses—and how to avoid them
Given the constantly changing regulatory environment, maintaining compliance can be a daunting task for business leaders. Here is a list of the most common (and costly) employment-related compliance regulations businesses must adhere to: 1. Employment [...]
Current expected credit losses and loan profitability
A frequent criticism of the Allowance for Credit Losses is the disconnect created between the recognition of income and expense. Financial institutions are forced to record life of loan credit loss expense at origination, whereas [...]
Video is vital for marketers in 2022
Over the last decade marketers have been forced to pivot marketing strategies as media channels and platforms have diversified. Not long ago we were in an analog world, but now in the digital-era media consumption [...]
Putting on your “red cape”
By now you have read the title of this article and may be wondering – what does she mean by “red cape?” Red represents love, passion, and intensity. Red calls us to action, motivates us, and [...]
How CEOs can help support business development
Dear CEOs, Business development can be effective without CEO involvement but your support can help in opening more doors. Business development is a team sport and you are the coaches who inspire by cultivating a [...]
Landmark FOM bill introduced in wake of CUNA GAC
The CUNA/League-supported Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act was introduced by House Financial Services Committee Chair Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., Wednesday. The bill would be the first significant overhaul of the Federal Credit [...]
Fed launches FedNow service provider tool to aid CUs connect with service providers
The Federal Reserve launched its FedNow service provider showcase Tuesday, a tool highlighting firms that can help financial institutions implement real-time payments using FedNow. The showcase acts as a catalogue that helps credit unions “shop” [...]
NextGen Know-How: How to manage a high-performing employee
During my tenure as VP/human resources for a credit union in Maryland, I worked with two human resources generalists. Both were good at their jobs; they each had completed training and certifications in HR. [...]
Crashing in a word: Rollercoaster
There is a lot that I could say about my experience Crashing the GAC. I had incredible highs as I got to know the amazing group of 50+ Crashers from across the country and learn [...]
Top 5 fraud trends for 2022
Digital acceleration has transformed the way consumers spend and has had a major impact on how credit unions engage with their members. Digital is also serving as the primary catalyst for an evolving payments fraud [...]
Actionable feedback is critical in developing leaders
High-performing organizations need high-performing people, and people need feedback to fully develop into high performers. In our work with financial institutions, we have found that leaders are often unaware of how they are coming across [...]
Russian sanctions and their impact on credit unions
I am sure everyone reading this blog is aware of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the devastation it is causing there. In response to this invasion the United States and other nations have imposed [...]
5 questions to ask if you’re considering an escrow account
Purchasing a home can be both exciting and overwhelming. You have to make so many decisions—and sign so many documents! Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned homebuyer, you’ll likely consider the option [...]