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Young credit union members took the theme of “Unleash the Power of Saving at your Credit Union™” to heart during April’s National Credit Union Youth Month, sponsored by Ever Green…

The NCUA Boardmeets next weekand is expected to issue a proposed rule related to charitable donation accounts. While details of what the proposed rule would modify won’t be available until…

CUES member Patience O’Brien, CCUE, PMP, says she’s always been “the brightest optimist” in any room. It’s a positivity that has propelled her career throughout the years, serving her well…

Celebrate 80 years withNational JACL Credit Union, meetAllegius Credit UnionChief Financial Officer Toni Downing, and examine trends impacting credit union financials in the latest episode of the Weekly Wrap-up. Watch…

Providing for your family is important, it creates stability and provides opportunity for your children and possibly grandchildren. It makes you feel good to see them benefit from the fruits…

Credit unions wrapped up an amazing 15th annual National Youth Saving Challenge™ in April, opening 3,445 new accounts during the month, a 383% increase from 2022. Credit unions reported their…

Across the board, the largest asset a financial institution has is its loan portfolio. But each financial institution is unique regarding its business goals and borrower demographics; therefore, finding the…

If you were to win an award, who are the people you’re thanking in your acceptance speech? Success is often marked as a personal achievement. But in reality, there are…

CUNA wrote the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee in support of the credit union position on third party vendor authority, privately insured credit unions, deposit insurance reform, and…

Ahead of today’sSenate Banking Committee hearing to provide oversight of the federal financial regulators, NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thalerreiteratedthat credit unions stand ready to meet the financial…

Back in the 1940s, Rosie the Riveter was the nation’s premiere poster girl. Rosie—with her stoic face, strong, flexed arm and clenched fist—was an empowering symbol for a generation of…

When the economy shut down in March of 2020 due to Covid, many office workers went home. Hybrid and remote work options were developed. Howeveressentialworkers stayed on the job: the…

“Cookie cutters are for baking, not branding.” —David Brier, The Lucky Brand “It’s time to rebrand.” Have you ever heard that statement from a board member, C-suite executive or marketing…

The pandemic and rapidly rising rates has caused an unprecedented shift in the market. Join Anne Holtzman as we discuss the current state of CPI and the importance of having…

On this week’s episode of Cyber Tide, VP and Chief of Strategy Mark Sangster and Co-founder and EVP Tim Evans are joined by Kevin O’Connor, former U.S National Security Agency…

By the end of the 2010s, adoption of digital fintech was relatively slow but steady, if a bit apprehensive. Credit union constraints and doubts remained common and unsure whether to…

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) should be more transparent in its pricing of guarantee fees, CUNA wrote to the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.The commentswere submitted…

The House Financial Services Committee provided oversight of the federal financial regulators Tuesday, with NCUA Chairman Todd Harper testifying to the stability of the credit union industry. Harper detailed the…

Leadership is a balancing act. Almost every quality of great leaders can be overdone, and their opposite can even be needed on occasion (except for integrity). For example, being outspoken…

The unsecured personal loan business continues to boom at the same time that the competitive lineup is shifting. The impact of inflation is not only prompting consumers to seek out…

Let’s face it: The month-end close process can be a real pain for your accounting team. With so many tasks to complete, it can be overwhelming to handle everything. And…

A leader's root system is what makes them the leader they are today. Our root systems tell us what to do, how to react, communicate, and think about things. It's…

Whether it was the leftover effects of the COVID pandemic, inflation-related factors, or liquidity fears in the economy, small-dollar lending found itself in the limelight once again in 2022. New…

Consumer credit is a hot topic. With new credit products like Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) hitting the market and the always-evolving impacts of credit reporting, banks need to expertly…