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 [...]
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 [...]
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’[...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. 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 [...]
The nomination of current NCUA Board Chairman Todd Harper to serve a full term on the NCUA Board was advanced to the full Senate by the Senate Banking Committee in a 17-7 bipartisan vote while [...]
People love connections. This is partly due to our basic emotional need for belonging and identity. But how can a community stay connected in light of the pandemic? This is a big challenge for credit [...]
How to lead. How to market. How to… fill in the blank with just about any action needed in business and there is a book, blog, podcast, or whitepaper to help you learn more. But [...]
Credit unions are unique financial institutions, existing solely to serve their members. In a digital age, particularly in a time when in-person interactions can be out of reach, new approaches must be taken to maintain [...]
Despite another pandemic-impacted holiday shopping season that was accompanied by supply chain challenges, 2021 saw another year of high-volume holiday spending. As we have now reached the time of year when consumers look at the [...]
Consumers are turning to credit unions for a number of reasons: personalized service, commitment to their local communities, and affordable rates. Learning and building upon each of them within your credit union will help you [...]
Welcome to 2022, a new year offering fresh opportunities and challenges—and you can start it by accepting some fiscal responsibilities that offer both. The pandemic has disrupted the personal finances of many people, and [...]
It’s been a rough start to another uncertain year. If there’s anything we can count on, it’s that all of us are hungry for meaningful connection. For all its challenges and potential [...]
