Vehicles and homes have typically been the average consumer’s most valuable assets. With drastic increases in worth over the past year, that’s even more true than in the past. Although housing prices have [...]
The Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund on Wednesday announced it has awarded $26 million to 158 Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC)-insured banks as part of its FY21 round of the Bank Enterprise Award ([...]
The conventional wisdom of retail banking right now can be reduced to a handful of points: The checking account is on its way out as the centerpiece of banking relationships. Everything is going digital so [...]
We’ve all been there. Someone on the team is not playing ball. Their behavior is counter to everything we need and expect from each team member. Their measurables and goals may be impacted, but [...]
It’s hard to believe but Q1 2022 is already behind us and we’re blazing forward at full speed into Q2! The start of a new quarter is often a good time to check [...]
Starting a new job can be a nervous time. You have to learn names, schedules, and a heckuva lot of other information. But starting a new job can also be exciting. You’re at a [...]
Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., announced he will not seek re-election in 2022. Upton, who has served in Congress since 1987, has long supported credit unions. “Fred Upton has long been a friend to America’s [...]
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month this April, NAFCU is sharing the Federal Reserve Board's U.S. Currency Education Program (CEP), which offers consumers and financial institutions with several resources and services that educate the [...]
The Pueblo Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program provides free tax preparation and e-filing services to individuals and families with household incomes of $55,000 or less. Services are provided by IRS-trained volunteers who work with [...]
The credit union movement is celebrating National Credit Union Youth Month throughout April. The theme of 2022's Youth Month, sponsored by EVERFI, is "Save Small. Dream Big. at your credit union™" Credit unions will spend [...]
Cybersecurity genuinely affects all of us. Whether you are a private citizen, a business, or even the government, you and your organization are susceptible to significant damage should a bad actor succeed. Cybersecurity is so [...]
Last week, NCUA hosted a webinar to discuss overdraft programs and alternatives. At the start of the webinar, chairman Harper explained how heavy reliance on overdraft programs can harm members, especially during the pandemic when [...]
When you are selling your home, first impressions are critical. From curb appeal to walking through the front door, your buyer needs to be impressed with how your house looks, and they should be able [...]
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) should not micromanage federal credit unions by issuing a proscriptive rule requiring them to have succession plans, credit union trade groups told the agency in comments on a proposed [...]
Business organizations have often agonized over where to focus first, their products or their brand. Some people believe that over time, their products will eventually define their brand while others believe they should work backwards. [...]
