Marking the halfway point of 2021
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” - Gandalf We are officially at the halfway point of 2021 (depending on when you read this post). July [...]
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Is cryptocurrency worth the risk?
As referenced in Part I and Part II of my blog series earlier this year, the rapidly evolving nature of cryptocurrency has led credit unions to explore its impact on the future of payments, real-time [...]
5 reasons military veterans should use a VA loan to finance their home
As a veteran, you have worked hard and made unimaginable sacrifices to protect our country and our freedom. It's only fair that you receive some benefits in return! One of the major benefits of your [...]
CUInsight Minute with Lauren Culp – July 2, 2021
Welcome to the CUInsight Minute, sixty seconds from our Publisher & CEO Lauren Culp with our favorite reads from the week. Mentioned: How reviews can help your credit union find new members by PODIUM Your [...]
10 quotes about freedom for Independence Day
America isn't perfect. We'll always have work to do. But the freedoms we have here have made America a top destination for those seeking a better life, and that won't be changing anytime soon. In [...]
The importance of providing a stress-free payments experience
After weathering a global pandemic, adjusting to massive upheavals in our daily lives, experiencing an economic turndown, and witnessing major social unrest in the past 18 months, there’s really no getting around it—Americans [...]
How to unlock your credit rewards program’s full potential to delight members
As the economy opens back up, credit card spending is beginning to reach pre-pandemic levels. Now is a good time to re-evaluate the strength of your own credit program. Since 42% of cardholders use their [...]
The AACUL/league system is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion
This is an important time for our movement, as we recommit to our principles through the critical work around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). DEI is not only the right thing to do, it’s [...]
Regulators should focus on appropriate AI governance
CUNA recommends federal financial agencies continue to work with financial institutions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the delivery of financial services it wrote in response to a joint agency request for information [...]
President Biden signs NAFCU-backed resolution to overturn OCC’s harmful true lender rule
President Joe Biden Wednesday signed the resolution to overturn the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's (OCC) true lender rule using the Congressional Review Act (CRA). "NAFCU applauds President Joe Biden for signing a [...]
Check your blindspots
My Dad would often say, “When you are looking in the rearview mirror, you see everything with 2020 vision.” Little did I know how prophetic his words would be for the year we’ve just [...]
Serving small businesses beyond PPP
Financial services firms have performed admirably in helping small businesses with loans secured by the federal government in support of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) of the CARES Act. So how do banks capitalize on [...]
5 strategies to adapt your CU’s lending program for the deposit influx
With an historic influx of federal stimulus (and more on the way), many credit unions are looking to deploy excess liquidity into earning assets. The question quickly becomes: How do I grow loan profitably these [...]
Why you need unified communications now: Making the cloud business case
The workplace of tomorrow is here and your user’s expectations around how they communicate and engage with colleagues and customers is evolving. At the same time, customer expectations have evolved as well – they expect [...]
Tips to take care of yourself holistically
Anxiety and uncertainty can cause you stress and should be addressed. But it’s not something to leave for another day. If you start taking the needed steps now, you’ll soon realize you have [...]