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US existing home sales drop in March; median price increases
U.S. existing home sales fell in March as higher interest rates and house prices sidelined buyers from the market. Home sales dropped 4.3% last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.[...]
Draft data privacy legislation needs improvements before advancing
Draft data privacy legislation addresses several areas of interest for America’s Credit Unions, but it falls short of addressing many credit union concerns, President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote to a House Energy and Commerce [...]
Live event coverage: 2024 NACUSO Network
This year's NACUSO Network event is full of innovative credit union leaders, leading edge fintech folks, and of course, lots of CUSOs. Repeat-attendees remarked on the new buzz and energy permeating the conference, held this [...]
Ways to lower your tax burden tomorrow (and the day after)
Looking ahead to next year's tax season, you can probably keep your tax burden pretty low if you really understand tax law. And let's be honest—who does? Tax law is really only valuable in [...]
Financial literacy initiatives on the rise in America’s high schools
Earlier this year, the state of Washington’s House of Representatives unanimously adopted House Bill 1915 (HB 1915), a bill that would require high school students to complete a financial education course as a statewide [...]
Automation vs a live agent—Which do you prefer?
The financial services industry is continuously evolving, and it is essential to optimize collections strategies to maintain liquidity and minimize risk. One of the most critical choices for credit unions is whether to use automation [...]
3 things to know for a simple mortgage LOS implementation
For lenders like yourself, your LOS is the direct pathway connecting you to borrowers—it’s the engine driving your mortgage operations and a crucial tool in their homebuying journey. That’s why selecting a [...]
How to fight for your marketing budget today … and all year
In the face of economic uncertainty, banks and credit unions face immense pressure to reduce costs and streamline operations. Marketing budgets are often among the first cut. However, this can be short-sighted and can harm [...]
Leadership Matters: Focus on your ethical bottom-line
The business press produces a constant stream of articles discussing organizational culture. We see almost daily messages about the challenges and dynamics of culture, as well as the growing emphasis on creating an ethical culture [...]
Investors increasingly expect ‘no landing’ for US economy
A growing number of investors believe the US economy is headed for a "no landing" scenario, in which inflation doesn't reach the Fed's 2% target, but the US economy keeps growing. Thirty-six percent of respondents [...]
House Republicans renew attack on CFPB, calling it unaccountable
The intensely partisan fight over the operations of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau flared again on Tuesday, as a key House subcommittee chairman accused Director Rohit Chopra of operating a rouge, out-of-control agency. “The CFPB [...]
America’s debt problem is storing up trouble for the rest of the world
The high and rising level of US government debt risks driving up borrowing costs around the world and undermining global financial stability, the International Monetary Fund has warned. The IMF said Wednesday that increased government [...]
Should you buy your own ATM or choose a turn-key option?
In today's competitive retail landscape, providing convenient services to customers is essential for success. One such service that has become a staple expectation for consumers is access to in-store ATMs. These cash dispensing machines not [...]
Postal banking is beyond USPS purpose, powers
America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle urged the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to end its experiment in postal banking and “return its focus to the core mission of making sure Americans get [...]