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Streaming. Same-day delivery. Information at our fingertips. Technology has made instant or fast gratification a fixture of modern life. We expect to get what we want when we want it,…

All CEOs will inevitably leave their roles. As experienced professionals approach retirement age and a tight labor market persists, executive succession plans are becoming more important than ever to ensure…

Deploying technology to meet members’ needs these days—wherever they are in their financial services journey—increasingly means leaning into artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. But taking the AI bull by the…

Amanda Merz has deep ties to the nonprofit community in the Sacramento, Calif., area, and these relationships provide deep insights into community needs. Merz is community impact manager at $4.6…

As the days become shorter and record-high summer temperatures finally begin to cool down, young students and their families naturally begin thinking about the return to school and college. Fortunately,…

Hello, college, hello, money worries! College life brings a sense of independence that extends to personal finances. Being in charge of your own money can seem like an impossible challenge,…

In credit unions, Financial Education, Financial Literacy, and Financial Wellness are seemingly interchangeable, but each has a distinct meaning and purpose. What does your credit union want to become in…

CUNA President and CEO Jim Nussle and NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger Tuesday notified members of both organizations that the associations have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to…

DCUC, CUNA, and NAFCU sent ajoint trades letterto Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) expressing our support of theSenate Amendment 206to the 2024 NDAA. This amendment would help to remove many current…

The Federal Reserve’s Julysenior loan officer opinion survey(SLOOS) on bank lending practices examined changes in the standards and terms on demand for bank loans to businesses and households generally corresponding…

Having a comprehensive succession plan can help credit unions achieve their goals, mitigate leadership transition risk, maintain cultural continuity and instill confidence in the organization. Recognizing the many and significant…

MECU Credit Union and the MD|DC Credit Union Association recently held a roundtable discussion with Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Md., who represents Maryland's 7th congressional district. Following the meeting, Mfume took…

Mastercard(MA.N)has told financial institutions to stop allowing marijuana transactions on its debit cards, dealing a blow to an industry already on the fringes of the financial system in the United…

Did you know a website visitor using Edge, Microsoft’s browser, is eight times more likely to convert on a CD than someone on Firefox? Or, that Firefox visitors are 10…

While the feature set of a records management system can be robust, it’s not always easy to identify where and how to use the tools effectively. Below are a few…

With the resurgence of travel and consumers increasingly relying on credit to pursue their experiences, one might assume that brand loyalty would become more straightforward. However, even during times of…

In the credit union world, many individuals understand the rudimentary aspects of compliance. However, being certified in compliance is a different ballgame. Why? Because "knowing" and "certified" are two different…

It’s true, your brand is more than a logo. But a great logo is still important. Your logo is a visual representation of who you are. When consumers see it,…

Culture is a word much bantered about in organizational and talent development settings. It refers to deep-seated organizational traits rooted in the work and priorities of the organization’s founders. In…

Influencer marketing is a way for businesses to reach and engage with their target audience. Though influencer marketing is commonly associated with industries like fashion, beauty, and travel, the banking…

A bipartisan group of senators have introduced NAFCU-sought legislation to require the Treasury Secretary or their designee to testify about Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund before both the House…

It’s been a week since Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., threatened to hold up the Senate FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in an attempt to attach the big box interchange…

The Senate Thursday passed its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 86-11. The final bill did not include NAFCU-opposed provisions related to interchange or military…

Not every credit union has the resources for a full-time marketing staff. In fact, you may only have enough for a Marketing VP or Marketing Manager. But one person can’t…