The CFPB is partnering with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and more than 50 federal and state law enforcement agencies to launch a nationwide law enforcement and outreach initiative to target phantom debt collection and [...]
In 2019, credit union executives received healthy salary increases across the board, according to the 2020 CUES Executive Compensation Survey. This is perhaps not surprising. Until March 2020, the U.S. and Canada had extremely [...]
Produced by Securian Financial You’ve been focused on essential business operations and taking care of urgent member needs. But, it’s still important to set your sights on creating memorable, valuable experiences for your [...]
President Donald Trump early Thursday morning signed a spending bill to keep the government open until December 11, according to a tweet from White House spokesman Judd Deere. The President signed the bill upon returning [...]
CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle spoke with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathy Kraninger Wednesday on a number of credit union issues related to the pandemic. CUNA has been in constant contact with CFPB leadership [...]
While parts of the country are seeing reopening after months, many people are still working from home. This new normal has shown us that some of our previously effective communication styles can now come off [...]
Between credit unions’ great rates and service, auto loans have long been a highly successful piece of their loan portfolio. In April, auto lending dropped more than 50% for both new and used purchases, but [...]
The town of Pena Blanca, New Mexico is a census-designated place (CDP) with a population of 661. Pena Blanca’s name is derived from the Spanish term for “white rock.” The median household income is $[...]
Whether you are cultivating your employer brand through social media, posting for a job because someone quit, or examining your staffing needs for growth, workforce issues require constant care. Being a hiring manager puts you [...]
The Senate Tuesday invoked cloture on the continuing resolution to extend federal funding to Dec. 11, setting the chamber up to pass the legislation today. The president is expected to sign the measure and prevent [...]
Advocacy News You Can Use International Credit Union Day is coming up on October 15 this year. This year’s theme is—“Inspiring hope for a global community.” The focus reflects how all credit unions [...]
Is digital transformation homogenizing financial services and undermining what sets credit unions apart? It’s an important question. A digital transformation does make it harder to differentiate a financial institution, concedes Jim Burson, managing director [...]
Thanksgiving is a holiday full of time-honored traditions—but 2020 has been anything but traditional! The coming holiday will still be a time to enjoy with family and friends, celebrate togetherness, and give thanks, but [...]
Quick! When’s the last time you got excited about including direct mail in your marketing plan? If it’s been a while, we’re guessing your avoidance boils down to our spin on FOMO—“[...]
Before the pandemic, many credit unions and community banks placed healthy value on employee training. During and after, however, we’ve seen huge room for improvement. Training for employees and managers is just as critical–[...]
