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To fee or not to fee, that is the question

To fee or not to fee, that is the question

The two options are never equitably and successfully balanced, because at the end of the day, they’re very different efforts. Yet the pair are so braided within and amongst the strategies of most financial [...]

Vehicle sales slip in July due to lack of supply

Vehicle sales slip in July due to lack of supply

Total vehicle sales fell from 15.4 million annualized units to 14.8 million annualized units in July, with monthly sales levels up 0.8 percent year over year. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President [...]

Before NCUA’s “regulatory backlash”

Before NCUA’s “regulatory backlash”

In my Credit Union Museum video, I described NCUA’s approach to credit unions since 2009 as an era of “regulatory backlash.”  The term summarizes the unilateral imposition of rules, premiums and new examination tests [...]

Changing for the better

Changing for the better

Before we all enjoy the genius combination of flavorful bubbly root beer and classic vanilla ice cream, let’s talk about change in terms notices. Better yet, let’s talk about when we do cool [...]

Returning to work in a vaccinated world

Returning to work in a vaccinated world

For over a year, the world has adjusted to social distancing. With the administration of vaccines well underway, the transition of returning to the workplace is the natural next step. At this critical juncture, and [...]