Learning to lead yourself
To be a great leader, you first have to lead yourself. You have to focus on yourself as a person and understand your traumas and your past. Today, I'm joined…
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Hsu pushes back on overdraft “junk fee” label
Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu pushed back against President Joe Biden and CFPB Director Rohit Chopra’s labeling of overdraft fees as “junk fees,” saying that forcing banks to…
Taking care of business: Recent developments in commercial lending
Does your credit union offer small business loans? Perhaps you began serving businesses after the NCUA changed its commercial lending and member business loan rules several years ago, or perhaps…
WFCU grant helps credit union members in Belize recover from Hurricane Lisa
Fifty credit union members in Belize are making repairs to hurricane-related property damages thanks to $40,000 in disaster relief funds provided by Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions (WFCU), the Caribbean…
NCUA’s Hood hosts Capital Markets Symposium
NCUA Board Member Rodney Hood ishosting a Credit Union Capital Markets Symposiumtoday at the New York Stock Exchange to share insights on industry hot topics, including liquidity risks, the current…
Focus on mobile engagement this financial literacy month
Americans have been on a personal finance roller coaster for the past few years, so it’s no surprise that77%of consumersare experiencing anxiety about their financial situation. As consumers face the…
How to effectively use social media to support financial literacy
Financial Literacy Month is upon us and now is the time to help your members (and future members) really think about their finances. Did you know that according toRamsey Solutions,…
The state of social media in 2023 and what it means for credit unions
One of the top questions my team and I are asked regularly is, “Should we be on social media?” The obvious answer is, yes. The bigger question is which platforms…
Don’t hunt for Easter eggs
Egg hunts are an iconic part of Easter celebrations across America. Whether you’re the adult sneakily hiding the eggs or the child searching with giddy anticipation, there’s a lot to…
Discussion on the latest merger and acquisition trends
Mark Sievewright of Sievewright & Associates (An SRM Company) will chat with NAFCU Services CU Lab on the latest opportunities and challenges related to mergers and acquisitions for credit unions…
5 tips for creating a vacation budget that works for you
When you first learn how to create avacation budget, the process seems easy enough. Just list all the expenses for your upcoming vacation, and you can use the total expenses…
Diamond Award winners honored at CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference
SAFE Federal Credit Union was awarded the Diamond Best of Show Award – the highest honor in theCUNA Marketing & Business Development Council’s Diamond Awardscompetition – during the CUNA Marketing…
Berger calls for an end to the CFPB’s ‘war on Main Street’
In anop-ed published inRealClear Markets, NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger detailed the “mind-boggling” war the CFPB continues to wage on Main Street America following a continuous stream of regulations…
Lessons learned from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank
The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) sent shockwaves throughout the financial world as the second largest bank failure in US history. Federal regulators took over the bank to ensure…
Fraud alert on credit report
If you’re worried about becoming a victim of identity theft, you canplace a free fraud alerton your credit report. TransUnion offers three types of fraud alerts, and you can choose…
The green economy: Opportunities and risks for credit unions
What is the first thing you think of when you hear the word “green”? A forest? A frog puppet? A dollar? A recycling box? How about the economy? According to…
The pay yourself CD
Most Americans do not have $400 in a savings account for a rainy-day emergency. How can a credit union help? This is the topic on today’s episode when Jami Jennings,…
The toaster effect: Free gifts can boost new account openings by 15% or more
Free gifts with a new bank account — such as the oft-cited toaster — may seem like part of a bygone era in banking. But banks and credit unions still…
Two officers walk into a credit union without legal process
About a month ago, you filed a suspicious activity report on a member you suspect is funneling drug money through your credit union. This guy gives you the creeps and…
Successes in credit union marketing and business development honored
Award winners were honored for their achievements in marketing and business development during theCUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference, March 26-29. The winners and their accomplishments will be featured…
House Small Biz Committee chairman looks to overturn 1071 rule
House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams, R-Texas, along with Reps. Andy Barr, R-Ky., and Andy Ogles, R-Tenn.,introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutionin opposition to the CFPB’srecently finalized section…
Diversity Insight: Financial transparency is fundamental to financial inclusion
Financial inclusion is essential when promoting access to financial services to underbanked and unbanked populations. According to the latestLexisNexis Risk Solutions Financial Transparency and Inclusion Report, two-thirds of the world’s…
VIDEO: Weekly Wrap-up April 3-7
Who wonCUNA's Mascot Madnesstournament? How are credit unions celebratingNational Credit Union Youth Month? Learn those answers and more by watching the latest Weekly Wrap-up, which introduces viewers to all the…
People helping people?: A CU mantra check-up
As we strive to embody our values, it's essential to evaluate ourselves periodically. Joe Winn, also known as the "CU Geek" and a Data/Marketing Jedi, has demonstrated as President of…