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Getting any business off the ground isn't without its challenges. And while investment can be a big hurdle to overcome, it isn't the only one. Securing industry expertise, acquiring customers,…

With the notable exception of hackers and thieves, no one likes passwords. Creating and managing unique, secure, complex passwords across multiple systems can be a nightmare, which can make password…

Does everyone on the board of your organization understand the real purpose of board succession planning? If not, read this story about a common misconception regarding the purpose of board…

For credit unions, the items left out of the new Senate version of the defense authorization bill are more notable than the measure’s contents. Yes, the bill takes up more…

CUNA and League-opposed interchange amendments were not part of the amendments ultimately included in the draft Senate FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week. The Senate is expected to…

Total consumer credit rose 8.3 percent, at a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate, in August and is up 8.1 percent compared to a year ago. Revolving credit - primarily credit cards…

More than 20 years ago, I moved from my small hometown in upstate New York to Maryland. I was excited to start a new chapter in my life, and I…

It’s October! If you’re like me, you have already started decorating for Halloween. If you haven’t, it’s time to get into the spirit of things. In order to help you,…

Previewing what may be the industry’s reaction to the NCUA’s 2023 budget, two credit union executives say the agency wants to spend too much money next year—particularly in the current…

For most people, the debit card is the primary connection with the financial world. It fits in a jeans pocket, wallet or even the sleeve on a mobile phone case.…

No one knows your home like you do. You see its flaws, charm, and room for improvement daily. Whether you are looking to increase the value of your home over…

“The fishing was good; it was the catching that was bad!” – A.K. Best On a recent beach trip, I saw charter fishing boats move almost in unison from one…

Credit Union AwarenessannouncedthatYourMoneyFurther.comwon the 2022dotCOMM Platinum Awardfor best financial website. YourMoneyFurther.com is the industry’s only national consumer facing website designed to deliver high quality financial services content through the voice…

The Bureau of Labor Statisticsissued the September Jobs Report on Friday, which revealedthatthe unemployment rate fell from3.7 percent in 3.5 percent. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President of Research Curt…

For almost 20 years, October has marked the beginning ofCybersecurity Awareness Month, which is dedicated to helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and data become more common.…

On Monday, October 10th, 2022, the credit union industry celebrated the fourth annual CU Kind Day. Created by the Illinois Credit Union League in 2019, the day is meant as…

With just over a month to go before the 2022 mid-terms, CUNA, our federal political action committee the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), and Leagues have been hard at…

In this episode, we are going to be looking at the ins and outs of recapturing and retaining that ever-growing depositor base from the changing banking landscape to anticipating member…

As federal financial regulators struggle with how to deal with climate-related issues, theFinancial Stability Oversight Council(FSOC) has created an advisory committee to study those issues. Among the members of the…

Asdelinquencies begin to rise, your institution may be evaluating your internal operations and expenses to help you determine potential costs and impacts of scaling yourcollectionsdepartment, compared to outsourcing one or…

Attaching the Credit Card Competition Act to the Senate FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is inappropriate, CUNA Deputy Chief Advocacy Officer Jason Stverak wrote to all 535 Congressional offices…

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Thursday held a listening session on financial technology in housing finance where NAFCU Senior Regulatory Affairs Counsel Aminah Moore provided remarks. During her remarks,…

Debates involving data governance typically center around issues of privacy. What user data can be shared? Who should it be shared with? How do we keep our private data secure?…

As the nearly 16,000 members of Bowling Green, Ky.-based-Service One Credit Unionembark on their financial journeys, Director of Member Experience Elisabeth Lindsey is there to make these trips as smooth…