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How do we grow loans? When’s the best time to plan for the future? How do we go beyond simply making money? These questions are on the minds of every…

Providing consumers with their credit scores is table stakes in consumer banking. Now, banks and credit unions need to take this further by assessing where and when consumers are coming…

Historically, becoming a successful hacker had barriers to entry, which for many years helped in the battle against cyber attackers. Not only would hackers need the knowledge and abilities to…

July is heavily focused on independence in the U.S. We celebrate with fireworks, get-togethers, delicious, iconic foods and parades with decorative floats. This is also usually paired with a break…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about36% of U.S. householdsare occupied by renters. If you’re one of the many renters, you may be wondering: Does renting an apartment build credit?…

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) announced Diana Dykstra, president/CEO of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues, as its new Board Chair on day three of the 2022 World…

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Monday announced the establishment of theOffice of Financial Technology, which will serve as a source of information to support the FHFAin assessingrisks ofemerging fintechs.…

After a long slumber, inflation is awake and creating havoc for consumers and financial markets. The drama of the moment is amplified by the starting line from which inflation began…

You’re a coward! Yes, you! “It takes one to know one.” Indeed, it does, which is why I feel confident in calling you out. Because much like you, I hate…

We have different needs at different stages of life. A young Gen Zer entering the workforce for the first time will have an entirely different path and goals than their…

Employees at the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) were slightly less happy in their jobs in 2021 than they were the year before, according to the latest “Best Places to…

This November’s midterm elections are considered by political observers as one of the most critical in decades. President Joe Biden is suffering from low approval ratingsand congressional Democrats are privately…

A common denominator many of us share is being confronted by extraordinary uncertainty and adversity over the past few years. For some of us, the challenges created setbacks and forced…

World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) President/CEO Elissa McCarter LaBorde identified the strengths of the global credit union industry and issued some challenges to its leaders in her inaugural “State…

This week, both the House and Senate are in session and NAFCU will remain engaged with lawmakers on the industry’s top priorities. Hearings of note this week include: tomorrow, at…

I admit it, I’m a planner and always want to be prepared, no matter the situation—personal or professional. I once flew to Dallas to buy a car with a plan…

While the House last week passed an FY23 defense authorization bill that includes marijuana banking and several other financial services provisions, it remains unclear if the Senate will accept any…

On June 29, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released anadvisory opinionreaffirming its position that pay-to-pay or “convenience” fees are prohibited by section 808(1) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices…

The first days of the fall semester are just around the corner. For many parents, this means their kids are going off to college or returning to high school driving…

“I felt like I was in a stranglehold each payday. After a while, I thought, ‘I’m never going to get off this merry-go-round. I wish I’d never gotten these loans.”…

There’s one rule I ask each of my clients to abide by, with no exceptions, whether it’scredit union strategic planningor strategic marketing for our clients. That rule is: Ask a…

The House passed the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday with several CUNA-supported provisions. The bill includes the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act, extends CARES Act Central…

As you build out your data strategy, one of the most exciting parts is planning the future state of analytics at your organization. While this can be a little overwhelming…

TheNAFCU Credit Union Policy Podcast(CUPP), which launched in early July, will have recently sworn inNCUA Chairman Todd Harperas a special guest in next week’s episode to discuss diversity, equity, and…