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CUNA leaders meet with FHFA acting director on housing priorities

CUNA leaders meet with FHFA acting director on housing priorities

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle, Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Elizabeth Eurgubian, and Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel Elizabeth LaBerge spoke with acting Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Sandra Thompson Monday afternoon. The [...]

Is your credit union likable?

Is your credit union likable?

As we’ve started to go out again to celebrate milestones, catch up with friends and basically return to our socially gathering selves this summer, I’ve been reminded of the importance of likability. Consumers [...]

Interagency statement urges use of Emergency Rental Assistance program

Interagency statement urges use of Emergency Rental Assistance program

Secretaries of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Treasury Department, the Department of Agriculture, the VA, along with FHFA Acting Director Sandra Thompson released a joint statement Monday on preventing evictions in [...]

Are app platforms the future of financial services?

Are app platforms the future of financial services?

COVID  accelerated the online movement  for all aspects of social and economic life.  In credit unions, some assert the transition away from the branch-based model of financial services to an all virtual one is now [...]

Top 10 financial tips for millennials

Top 10 financial tips for millennials

As a millennial, you’re part of a unique and special generation. You’re probably at the exciting stage in life where you’re just starting out — or you’re beginning that career climb. Undoubtedly [...]

The Libor absurdity continues

The Libor absurdity continues

"Each year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere. He's gotta pick this one. He's got to. I don't see how a pumpkin patch can be [...]

Compliance: Don’t go it alone

Compliance: Don’t go it alone

Credit union compliance isn’t just a headache—it’s a big expense. Not just the cost of noncompliance, but keeping up. Credit unions spend $115 per year, per member household on regulatory compliance annually. [...]