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At one time, there were over 9,000 Blockbuster Video stores. Today, just one remains. It happens to be in my home state of Oregon, just a few hours away. If…

These days, your credit union or community bank can’t afford to fall behind. And reading industry news is a key ingredient to staying in the loop. Of course, that’s easier…

If you’re confused about blockchain technology – what it is, how it works and why it’s important – you’re not alone. We are in the early adopter phase of blockchain…

Just a year ago, most credit unions and banks wanted little to do with cryptocurrency. A 2021surveyby Cornerstone Advisors found that 81% of community banks and 77% of credit unions…

CUNA filed anamicus briefon behalf of Golden 1 Credit Union in a lawsuit,Burgardt v. The Golden 1 Credit Union. At issue is whether Golden 1 Credit Union can compel the…

Total retail sales saw no change in September following an increase of 0.4 percent in August. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt Long analyzed the report in…

As I look at the competitive marketplace, I see some fundamental changes going on that can be a blessing and a curse to credit unions. I won’t mince words: Many…

Some colleges and universities are roping students into opening credit union or bank accounts that have unreasonable fees and penalties, the CFPB said, in areport released late last week. And…

It’s no secret that getting fit is a popular goal. People invest a lot of time and money in planning meals and paying gym memberships, all in the hopes of…

The CUNA-League system is the most credible trade association across all industries in Washington, D.C., according to Ballast Research, a top research firm that measures advocacy effectiveness. Ballast Research found…

What better distraction is there from wedding planning than a breakdown of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB)market reporton BNPL lenders and products? The CFPB recently filed a market report…

Whether you’re deep in the throes of money woes or you’re just looking for a way to save a bit more cash, there’s one thing you can do to turn…

CUNAstrongly supportsthe goal of facilitating responsible innovation and FHFA’s efforts to identify barriers and challenges in implementing fintech in the housing finance ecosystem. CUNA sent comments in response to an…

The best messenger with policymakers in Washington is the credit union who is out there every day trying to meet the needs of their members. The association is urging credit…

I discovered my fondness for working with children in middle school when I had the opportunity to work with teachers in younger classes and help students work through different activities.…

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has announced the formation of aTreasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equityand that Bill Bynum, CEO ofHOPE, will serve on the panel. Among other activities, HOPE operates…

The world has become accustomed to a culture of convenience and immediacy. Accelerated by the pandemic, this digital shift has permeated nearly every aspect of society. From same-day order pickup…

In order to tamp down stubbornly high inflation, the Federal Reserve recently announced athird consecutive 0.75 percentage point rate hikein late September, further increasing the cost of debt for credit…

We get it – financial inclusion is a popular subject to talk about these days. Then again, there is good reason for it. There remain plenty of gaps that still…

It might be fall and the leaves are beginning to change, but as leaders of our organizations, we typically know this time of the year as “budget season,” and we’ve…

CUNA Strategic Services (CSS) announces the selection of Tetto 5G as an alliance partner, assisting credit unions by sourcing, negotiating and securing long-term lease agreements with major wireless carriers seeking…

NAFCU President and CEO Dan Bergerappeared on Memphis NBC affiliate, Action News 5, to discuss the importance of leveraging credit card rewards to help combat inflation and the latest on…

Credit unions strive to become their members’ primary financial institution. The theory is that being the PFI increases the likelihood of a continual and robustly valuable relationship. We want to…

With soaring inflation at the forefront of the cost-of-living crisis for many, credit unions are positioned to rise to the challenge of time by providing tailored solutions for their members.…