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Regularly scheduled long-term planning is the best path to success for your credit union or community bank. Not only that – it’s essential to the future success of your community.…

Having a reliable vehicle to get to work or school is an essential need for many, and credit unions help consumers at all levels of credit get affordable auto loans.…

The Battle for Deposits is underway, and savvy credit unions are poised to grow and better meet the needs of their members. Key Takeaways: [01:28] An overview of the current…

“Lehman’s” Terms is an ongoing blog series reviewing the basics of data management and technology systems to provide an introduction or definition to those who may be new to some…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) released a jointCybersecurity Advisory(CSA) to warn network defenders about malicious use…

NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler sent a message to lawmakers on Capitol Hill Friday to “set the record straight on credit unions and the credit union difference”…

I’ve been thinking about diversity, equity and inclusion—and believing in it passionately—since before DEI came to the forefront of conversations in business. One of the reasons I love working in…

Significant changes in how banks and credit unions conceive, design and promote consumer banking products are starting to develop, according to Accenture. As this trend solidifies, more banking institutions will…

Jim McKelvey is an entrepreneur, glassblowing artist, author, and philanthropist. But above all, he’s a problem solver. Have you paid with a credit card lately? Then there’s a good chance…

You’ve heard the saying, “Every day is a school day” and 2022 held no shortage of intense learning, education-on-the-spot scenarios for the fraud and bond arena. We experienced a surge…

Has your credit union ever wondered what must be included in a monthly board meeting report? If so, read on for some helpful tips! While there is no comprehensive list…

In the fourth quarter of last year, many credit unions were developing big plans for what 2023 would look like. Whether you were working on strategic plans to launch a…

America’s job market demonstrated its stunning resilience Friday, besting expectations by a factor of nearly three and making all those recession forecasts look pretty silly. Earlier this week, the consensus…

CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle, EVP/Chief Advocacy Officer Robert Lewis, and Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer for Federal Government Affairs Jason Stverak met with NCUA Chairman Todd Harper Thursday to discuss credit…

The latest issue ofBusiness Viewmagazinefeatures an in-depth profile on NAFCU and an interview with NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger.Inthe article– which kicks off a series in the magazine on…

When your credit union has 12 branches spread across New Mexico—a state that is culturally and ethnically diverse—and another in California serving a completely different population, diversity, equity and inclusion…

Black History Month and Credit Union Heroes are the focus of the latest CUNA News Weekly Wrap-up, which covers all the bestCUNA News,CUNA News Podcast, andCredit Union Magazinecontent from Jan.…

1. Home equity seems to be one of the few bright spots in the mortgage world this year: what’s driving its popularity, and what does this mean for credit unions?…

Artificial Intelligence Predictive Modeling(AI) isn’t a nice-to-have anymore. It’s a competitive advantage that financial institutions (FIs) should begin harnessing right now. Using AI allows FIs to make sense of all…

Age is one of many factors that impact a person’s habits and preferences. There are often distinctive nuances in how different generations view their finances, make purchases and approach payments.…

From regulatory scrutiny and class-action lawsuits to media coverage and legislative efforts, overdraft programs have received much attention recently. Community banks and credit unions are questioning their overdraft practices. But…

National holidays and months recognizing the tremendous contributions of individuals and groups of people provide the perfect opportunity to reflect on their legacies and how we can continue them in…

Investing in the development of both new and experienced board members is key to driving success in the boardroom and, in turn, the credit union.CUNA Credit Union Board School: Introduction…

From advancements in artificial intelligence to the proliferation of anything-as-a-service, 2022 was a year full of change, disruption and new opportunity. How can continued digitization serve organizations and their customers?…