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What parents need to know about child identity theft

What parents need to know about child identity theft

You may have considered identity protection measures for yourself. But how about for your children? Children can’t apply for credit on their own until they’re 18, and they likely have few financial assets. [...]

Case study: Typewriter transformation

Case study: Typewriter transformation

A credit union in the southeast United States has always been proud of its long history of serving its community. With a unique mix of charm and world-class financial services, the credit union managed more [...]

The cost of doing good

The cost of doing good

In an ideal world, credit unions would be able to perfectly balance their drive to help people with the demands of running a successful business. However, this is not always fiscally possible, as there are [...]

The future is in our hands

The future is in our hands

One thing we know for sure, “it’s better to start saving and investing earlier rather than later”. Another thing we know for sure, “our youth aren’t being taught the importance of a financial [...]

Treasury, FHFA suspend troublesome PSPA provisions

Treasury, FHFA suspend troublesome PSPA provisions

The Treasury and Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Tuesday announced the suspension of several parts of the 2021 Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (PSPAs). CUNA brought credit union concerns to the attention of FHFA Acting Director [...]

More than just talk: Creating a culture that counts

More than just talk: Creating a culture that counts

I double dog dare you…to implement a culture that actually delivers. Diving into that realm does require chutzpah — from a leader who’s willing to go where others don’t. Lucky for our listeners, [...]

Alabama Credit Union scores with ‘My Credit Score’

Alabama Credit Union scores with ‘My Credit Score’

Strategists at Alabama Credit Union ($1.3B, Tuscaloosa, AL) figured they were on the money when the cooperative integrated a credit score app into its member-facing digital displays, and they were right. The My Credit [...]