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Parents, you want what’s best for your children. So, at a very young age, you start instilling in them lessons that will last a lifetime. For example, you know that…

Vehicles and homes have typically been the average consumer’s most valuable assets. With drastic increases in worth over the past year, that’s even more true than in the past. Although…

TheCommunity Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fundon Wednesday announced it has awarded $26 million to 158 Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC)-insured banks as part of its FY21 round of theBank Enterprise…

The conventional wisdom of retail banking right now can be reduced to a handful of points: The checking account is on its way out as the centerpiece of banking relationships.…

Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., announced he will not seek re-election in 2022. Upton, who has served in Congress since 1987, has long supported credit unions. “Fred Upton has long been…

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month this April, NAFCU is sharing the Federal Reserve Board'sU.S. Currency Education Program(CEP), which offers consumers and financial institutions with several resources and services that…

ThePueblo Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programprovides free tax preparation and e-filing services to individuals and families with household incomes of $55,000 or less. Services are provided by IRS-trained volunteers who…

The credit union movement is celebratingNational Credit Union Youth Monththroughout April. The theme of 2022's Youth Month, sponsored byEVERFI, is "Save Small. Dream Big. at your credit union™" Credit unions…

Cybersecurity genuinely affects all of us. Whether you are a private citizen, a business, or even the government, you and your organization are susceptible to significant damage should a bad…

Last week, NCUA hosted awebinarto discuss overdraft programs and alternatives. At the start of the webinar, chairman Harper explained how heavy reliance on overdraft programs can harm members, especially during…

When you are selling your home, first impressions are critical. From curb appeal to walking through the front door, your buyer needs to be impressed with how your house looks,…

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) should not micromanage federal credit unions by issuing a proscriptive rule requiring them to have succession plans, credit union trade groups told the agencyin…

NCUA and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will co-host awebinar focusedon credit union officials, bankers, and workforce providers who help young people (ages 16–24) toward financial stability Thursday, April 14,…

Credit unions are encouraged to share their insights and perspective on issues related tolow-income designated communities and serving underserved areas via this month'sEconomic & CU Monitor survey. Responses to the…

With the landscape for employers changing on a regular basis and best practices for engagement always in flux, organizations are searching for regular activities that are inclusive—whether employees are working…

Break out the fireworks, ya’ll! This week is a big one forCRMNEXT’sBanking on Experience podcast, as we are celebrating our—drum roll please—100thEpisode! And it only makes sense to feature a…

It’s increasingly important for the board to learn and practice inclusive behaviors. By advocating for and setting an example of inclusion at the board level, directors can help move the…

For a cooperative movement committed to improving financial well-beingfor all, addressing the inequities faced by people of color, women, rural communities and more, is the new frontline. Artificial intelligence (AI)…

It’s no secret the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected how consumers bank. Experts predict some of the self-service habits people have built during the pandemic such as online shopping, grocery…

When an organization transitions to the cloud, the process is often viewed as an IT function, and while the transition and management of the cloud adoption falls under the purview…

First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO) has always been at the forefront of credit innovation. Over the last two years, big banks have been notoriously hesitant to hop on to…

CUNA supports the overall objective of NCUA’s succession planning proposal but feels the provisions would be more appropriate as guidance than regulation, itwroteto NCUA Monday. The proposal would require federal…

Sunday's Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run brought runners from all over the country to the Washington, D.C., Monument grounds for an annual competition that has helped raise more…

The fate of most businesses is determined by owners or shareholders. Lacking shareholders, the fate of most credit unions is determined by a small group of insiders. Technically, boards still…