Teaching kids about financial literacy early in life is key to helping them develop lifelong, healthy money habits that make their dreams possible. Unfortunately, financial literacy education often does not get the attention it deserves, [...]
Newcomers in the financial services industry are grabbing a lot of attention these days as they push their way into what had been a fairly staid sector up until just a few years ago. Digital [...]
You’re here to learn about the software and systems I use to keep this blog running. I’m ready to share them with you. We will discuss the platform, social media tools, and more. [...]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Kathy Kraninger will appear before the Senate Banking Committee this week, one of her required semi-annual appearances. The House Financial Services Committee will also begin its series of hearings [...]
With the 2020 election season well underway, NAFCU remains committed to supporting credit union champions running across the country. For credit unions looking to join NAFCU's advocacy, the association has a new resource page available [...]
Smaller Canadian credit unions pay up to a 20% higher effective tax rate than the nation’s “Big Six” banks as a result of a combination of outdated regulations and recent policy decisions, concludes a [...]
A few years back during a Tim Barry concert, Tim dropped a piece of knowledge on the crowd between songs. He explained that he used to ride cargo trains (illegally) and that time period of [...]
International Women's Day is recognized every year on March 8. That falls on a Sunday this year, with people and organizations around the world planning to celebrate the “social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of [...]
Do you ever wonder if your credit union members are using Yelp? We can answer that for you: Yes. They are. Here’s why you should pay attention… and why you should use it, too. [...]
Happy Monday and National Nap Day, Compliance Friends! Before you commence post-daylight savings napping, join me for a compliance blog. A few months ago, I wrote a riveting blog about disclosing lender credits on the [...]
Thank you for tuning in to episode 63 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your host Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. This episode is brought to you by our friends at CO-OP Financial Services. [...]
There’s a debate raging across the professional world from boardrooms to LinkedIn comment sections: “Are open offices good or bad?” And you’ve likely seen some passionate replies both for and against, as each [...]
When a credit union buys a bank, has something terribly wrong happened? Listen to bankers and you will think the answer is a loud yes. Even some credit union veterans agree. But it is the [...]
I have a teenager. Please respect my privacy during this difficult time. Okay, moving on. He informed me the other day that I say something “super annoying” to him. I was just thrilled that it [...]
A report by the NCUA inspector general detailed disturbing actions by senior management, including the use of cannabis and trips to a strip club while on the clock. CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle reacted saying, “[...]
