Historically, the Fed has always had a way of “intentionally” starting rumors about their intentions regarding rate hikes, cuts, and maintaining the status quo. We can find humor in the inevitable resulting action they so [...]
Cryptocurrency and digital assets and platforms created through blockchain technology are poised to create major disruptions in the delivery of financial services, CUNA wrote to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Tuesday. The [...]
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Tuesday announced a delay of panel votes on the Federal Reserve nominations for Jerome Powell to serve as Chair of the Federal Reserve and Sarah Bloom Raskin, former [...]
The transition from employee to leader is an exciting one. It often comes with the opportunity to help shape and future-proof an organization. Everyone wants to make their mark, and becoming a business leader is [...]
Only 9% of millennials say credit unions are their primary financial institution, compared with 74% of millennials who are customers of major banks. Perception explains much of this trend. In particular, young people may believe [...]
Voting is now open for Credit Union Magazine's 2022 Credit Union Hero of the Year, sponsored by Symitar. The four finalists are: Marshall Boutwell, president/CEO at $775 million asset Peach State Federal Credit Union [...]
Although over 40% of Americans’ financial resolution is to find ways to save more money, less than half of Americans use budgeting as a way to save. Making a personal budget not only helps people [...]
Tyreo Harrison has built his career on proving something—to himself. As a former professional athlete turned Executive Vice President, he has always worked hard to ensure he is perceived—on and off the field—[...]
With NAFCU’s Regulatory Compliance School beginning in less than a month, we thought it would be a good time to revisit a topic that is covered during school: the difference between the new accounts [...]
Being someone’s valentine is a special experience. Truffles. Fancy dinners. Those candy message hearts encouraging you to “Hug Me” or “Be Mine.” Valentine’s Day is all about spreading love. And you love your [...]
If you’d truly like to help your members become debt free, you need to first understand why they’re carrying debt in the first place… Too much envy: Far too often we envy the "[...]
When I started my career in the credit union industry, I had limited experience with financial services. I had spent a few years in retail and my summers between school years working in the blueberry [...]
Something special happens when credit unions unite. In 2021, we worked tirelessly to keep members financially afloat during the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic. We deepened member connections using digital solutions and added [...]
In my previous life as a communication consultant to politicians, I saw firsthand how difficult it can be to maintain a sense of who you are as a person while also campaigning – which is really [...]
Attendees at the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) no longer need to verify their vaccine status to attend the annual advocacy event, held Feb. 27-March 3, after Washington, D.C., officials lifted the vaccine [...]
