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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re getting into business for yourself, say through ride sharing, freelance work or selling products online, you’re likely starting to take business cash flow seriously. Your personal finances and business finances may [...]
In celebration of National Customer Service Week, we would like to recognize all our CO-OP employees who work with our client credit unions to deliver the exceptional service our members deserve. This week also presents [...]
Show your up-and-coming leaders you value their continued success at your credit union. Have them attend the virtual version of NAFCU’s Management and Leadership Institute, October 18-22. This hybrid event enables your staff to [...]
While credit union mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are relatively uncommon occurrences—in 2020 there were just 136 credit union mergers and just 5 bank acquisitions by credit unions—they are high-dollar agreements with [...]
As we approach International Credit Union Day on October 21 – a day when we celebrate the uniqueness of the credit union history, structure and philosophy – there’s never been a better time to start telling [...]
While Garth Brooks sings “life is not tried it is merely survived, if you’re standing outside the fire” in his song Standing Outside the Fire, Brene Brown is referencing Theodore Roosevelt’s Man in [...]
CUNA Cannabis & Hemp Financial Services eSchool will provide a credit-union-specific look at regulations and provide insights into operating in a world where cannabis use is becoming more widely legalized. The eSchool will be held [...]
NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger Monday expressed concerns with the U.S. Postal Service's (USPS) check-cashing pilot program - which quietly launched Sept. 13 – and allows customers to use payroll or business checks to [...]
When Stepping Stones Community Federal Credit Union was exploring ways to grow membership, it took to the streets in a converted van that became a branch on wheels. “We are in the city. While people [...]
