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When gas prices increase, your wallet can feel the pinch. Fluctuating prices make it hard to budget. The following tips can help you save money whether prices are high or…

Stating that the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) each year receives grant requests that exceed available resources, board Chairman Todd Harper is requesting that Congress provide $4 million in FY23…

The NAFCU compliance team has received several questions in recent weeks regarding whether a federally-insured credit union (ficu) can include the “official advertising statement” regarding share insurance in the footer…

One thing every industry will agree on today is - customer experience is everything. With companies like Netflix and Amazon driving customer expectations higher using Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine…

The Academy Awards are this weekend, and it’s a good time to think about what makes award-winning marketing. This year for film, “West Side Story,” “Encanto” and “Dune” are just…

Few workplace design topics are as divisive as the debate between open offices and more traditional offices. Data suggests that open offices are an overwhelming success, with89% of the highest…

NCUA released its2021 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) Reportto Congress, highlighting the fund’s significant and positive impact on credit unions, their members, and their communities. A complete list of…

The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Thursday held ahearingon the rise of financial institutions’ elimination of overdraft fees. Of note, Paul Kundert, President and CEO…

If credit unions are not already building mobile strategies, there’s no question that they’re putting themselves at risk of losing members. According toBusiness Insider Intelligence’sMobile Banking Competitive Edge Study, 89%…

As fraudsters continue to evolve and adapt to changing consumer behavior, having a multi-layered strategy is more important than ever. It’s not just aboutreducingthe number of incidents, becausefraud prevention hasalsobecome…

Earlier this week, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra delivered a seemingly innocentspeech regarding repeat offendersto a law school. Focusing on repeat offenders is apriorityof the CFPB under…

It’s the best time of the year! College basketball and March Madness©bring us the greatest tournament in the world! The highs, the lows, the peaks, the valleys, the triumph and…

As leaders, it’s important to recognize the issues your organization faces that hinder it from becoming more successful. In doing so, you’ll be able to get ahead of the curve…

In the world of finances, the two most reviled words are almost certainly “overdraft fee”. Getting an overdraft fee is adding insult to injury, punishing you for paying with money…

NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thalerwroteto the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions ahead of itshearingtoday to examine overdraft fees. Thaler shared the association’s…

2022—the year of the credit union renaissance for community and commerce. How will you remain relevant in the era of money becoming digital and part of the internet, and as…

While enterprise risk management (ERM) may be a daunting undertaking, Tony Ferris believes an ERM framework can be applied within virtually every credit union. In its most basic form, ERM…

Let’s talk digital experience. Specifically—why is it so essential for the success of your financial institution? We’ve all got a general idea on how to answer that, but perhaps the…

The mortgage industry has experienced tumultuous shifts since and during the pandemic. Key changes have occurred from emergent forbearances to a frenzied housing market with high pricing and lower than…

Podcast Episode 21:When it comes to maximizing sales at your financial institution, using videos in your sales follow-up increases response rates and shortens the length of a typical sales cycle.…

Student loan relief could happen with these 3 bills in Congress. Here’s what you need to know —and what it means for your student loans. Student Loans Student loan relief…

Banks’ misleading attack over bank sales to credit unions is harmful, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer Ryan DonovanwroteinAmerican BankerWednesday. Donovan notes when banks sell to credit unions it’s generally beneficial to…

NAFCU’s prestigious2022 Annual Awards Competitionis now open. Member credit unions can submit entries to recognize credit unions, professionals, and volunteers for their achievements within their institutions, communities, and the industry.…

A single mom working two jobs with bills to pay and expenses for the first day of school fast approaching.An entry-level cook for a chain restaurant who needs a car…