Reform credit unions? No, rekindle them!
Every fall the bank lobby groups ramp up their PR fight against credit unions. This year’s attack by the American Bankers Association is called “Reform Credit Unions” and even includes a cute website to [...]
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Is there a need to merge after the pandemic?
Many of the factors influencing the decision for credit unions to merge in the pre-COVID-19 era were exacerbated by the pandemic and its unprecedented economic ramifications. Even before the spring of 2020, the cost of [...]
On the radar: Issues to watch
It is a busy autumn and there are many things happening within our defense credit union communities. DCUC is actively engaged in providing our member credit unions with information, points of contact, and direct assistance [...]
Transform member engagement by reshaping the employee experience
The past year has demonstrated the resilience of credit union employees, from adjusting to work-from-home environments to learning new automation systems and even taking on new roles to assist where needed. Outside of the office, [...]
Helping customers chart a path to financial wellness
The time is now for banks to step up to assist customers in their journey to financial wellness. The last 18 months have left customers concerned about the future and how to prepare for it. [...]
3 pillars of a successful strategic planning session
If you’ve looked back on past strategic plans for your credit union and titled them “the road to nowhere,” it doesn’t have to be that way in 2022. It doesn’t matter the [...]
What I learned at Brandweek 2021
From Gen Z values to marketing funnels, from Zillow to Red Bull, a wide spectrum of topics and companies were featured in five days of non-stop seminars at this year’s Brandweek 2021, the premier [...]
No couches were harmed in this production
I’ve been attending West Virginia University football games for decades. I’m a season ticket holder, so our seats are always in the same place. We’re usually surrounded by like-minded seat mates, friends [...]
Why credit unions should teach financial wellness to young people
Credit unions are dedicated to serving their members and helping them achieve their financial goals. Even credit unions with narrow fields of membership, for example the employees of a specific organization, extend their services to [...]
CUNA to hold elections for Board of Directors
Nominations are now being accepted for nine open director positions – eight regular elections and one special election – on CUNA’s Board of Directors. The deadline for nominations and seconds is Thursday, Nov. 11. In contested [...]
NAFCU continues fight to get Congress to reject IRS reporting requirement for financial institutions
NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler sent a letter to leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee highlighting NAFCU’s continued opposition to including new IRS reporting requirements [...]
2021 back-to-school credit and debit card spending up
One of the strongest categories following holiday spend, the 2021 back-to-school shopping period was forecasted to increase by 7.5% compared to 2020, according to the National Retail Federation. As many families began planning for [...]
NCUA publishes letter to credit unions regarding the end of pandemic-era homeowner protection programs
Today is National Coaches Day! Be sure to show some appreciation to all of the coaches in your life, whether that’s your kids’ lacrosse coach, your favorite football team’s coach, your personal trainer [...]
Paperless billing: Why make the switch?
It’s undeniable that technology has impacted every aspect of our lives, but that doesn’t mean traditional ways of doing business have been eliminated completely. For example, paper billing remains a critical touchpoint in [...]
#BeCyberSmart: Overcoming 2021’s greatest cybersecurity challenges
Cybersecurity Awareness Month has arrived! The theme for 2021 is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” This message is meant to empower individuals and business leaders to own their role in protecting their part of cyberspace. If [...]