3 DON’Ts for owning rental property
Owning rental property could theoretically be a great way to supplement your income. If you’re looking for a simple way to make a few extra bucks, that's probably not it. But if you like [...]
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CUNA’s Spiczenski provides GAC update
CUNA Chief Products and Services Officer Todd Spiczenski provided the latest safety information for the 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in an interview with CUBroadcast. CUNA GAC will take place Feb. 27 to March [...]
Fed asks public for feedback on issuing a U.S. central bank digital currency
The Federal Reserve Thursday released a public discussion paper examining the pros and cons of a potential U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC). Of note, the paper invites comment from the public on the [...]
PODCAST: Opportunities abound in 2022
A new year doesn’t just mean new calendars in the branch lobbies. It’s also a chance for credit union leadership to discover new opportunities and find ways to improve. “It’s easy to [...]
CFPB releases final rule for transition from LIBOR
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) completed a final rule (rule) that will help the financial services industry transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) for consumer credit products. The rule helps credit unions [...]
How to pay off debt in retirement
Should you be concerned about your debts in your retirement? The short answer is yes. If possible, it's best to avoid carrying debt in retirement. Studies have linked credit card debt with increased stress and [...]
Is your financial institution ready for these tough consumer questions?
People used to lean on one another or maybe a dictionary for anything they didn’t know. Now, of course, it’s all Google all the time. “What to watch”, “What is my IP” and “[...]
Making the most out of leadership challenges
In general, being a leader takes great responsibility. Sometimes, responsibility can bring many challenges along with it. Complicated situations can arise when leading others, and it can become overwhelming to navigate how to make situations [...]
3 romantic financial moves for Valentine’s Day
As practically everyone knows, Valentine’s Day is coming up. Practically everyone also knows the traditional way couples celebrate Valentine’s Day—a card and some candy with a rose, followed by a nice dinner [...]
CUInsight Minute with John Pettit – January 21, 2022
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Managing Editor John Pettit with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: I’m a maximizer. And I’ve reached my max. by MICHELLE CHRISTIE, NATIONAL [...]
3 signs you should take a social media break
Social media is basically our social lives these days. Every meal delivered to your table is content for your instagram account. While it can be fun (occasionally) to show our friends and followers what we’[...]
Productivity is both the #2 benefit and #2 challenge of working from home
The biggest professional debate today is around how and where we work, but what’s often overlooked is that every one of us has unique experiences and expectations around the workplace. A recent report by [...]
How CUs can guide Gen Z to start saving
Did you know that 51% of Americans have less than three months' worth of expenses covered in an emergency fund? While credit unions may not have control over the economy, they do have control over [...]
Gen Z: The rise of the digital natives (and how to connect with them)
Our connection to the digital age is stronger than ever. Social media and the Internet have been great tools to engage with members. Credit unions are champions of creating strong relationships with members and have [...]
Rep. Katko announces he will not seek re-election
Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.) announced this week he will not seek re-election to Congress in 2022. First elected in 2014, he has been a strong credit union champion throughout his time in Congress and [...]