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Gaps in a person’s teeth are readily apparent. Closing them is a straightforward task for a good orthodontist. In contrast, gaps in the knowledge, skills and abilities of a leader,…

The holidays bring on a flurry of activity for most businesses every year. Even with the potential of a recession looming over us, there seems to belittle to no signsof…

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, a time to reflect on what you’re grateful for and to show appreciation for those around you. As leaders, we’re often focused on achieving goals and what…

The lending environment in 2022 is vastly different than it was in 2019 – rising rates and inflation have made lending more expensive to consumers. However, leveraging AI and machine…

CUNA, Leagues, and credit unions have plenty on our plate to close out 2022, including putting the finishing touches on an advocacy agenda for next year. There’s also a lot…

Whether you call it “The Great Resignation,” “The Great Renegotiation” or “The Great Reshuffle,” the fact is that credit unions cannot ignore how talent shortages are affecting their capacity to…

We’re beginning to receive clarity from the White House regarding its approach to digital assets, including the potential development of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). With the release of…

As credit unions, you work everyday to create better financial lives for your members (and community). If it’s been a few years or longer since your last website overhaul, there’s…

It is one of the hardest experiences someone can go through and, quite frankly, one of the least talked about. It does not just affect women but men too. Miscarriage…

Any effort by theFederal Trade Commissionto regulate the ways that consumer data is used is likely to be ill-timed or overly broad, credit union trade groups told the commission this…

“You can’t be everything to everybody, but you can be everything to somebody.” – Trent Shelton A while back, flipping through Facebook Reels (those short videos that are seemingly provided…

When you apply for a mortgage, car loan or credit card, lenders consider multiple factors such as your credit score and debt-to-income ratio. Yourcredit scoreis a three-digit number that reflects…

For years, consumer advocacy groups and federal agencies like theConsumer Financial Protection Bureau(CFPB) have fought to hold to account or eliminate predatory payday lenders in states across the country. Regardless…

A new report published by the National Credit Union Foundation (the Foundation) shows that credit unions can measurably increase their employees’ financial well-being through initiatives as simple as a prompting…

As the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) seeks public feedback on commercial surveillance and data security issues, NAFCU advised the commission to “abstain from all further data privacy-related rulemaking efforts until…

‘Tis the season to be … wary. The holiday weeks mean fewer days in the office — online or onsite. Staffers embark on their usual round-robins of vacation. We’re all…

Bank and credit union executives often claim that it’s difficult to be innovative because they are in a heavily regulated industry, straitjacketed by rules. Duncan Wardle agrees — sort of.…

One of the most common sales pitches in life is “hurry up and get this deal before someone else buys it.” The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) has many variations.…

It’s not always nice to say the quiet part out loud, but financial services can be…well…boring. And that’s not a reflection on your credit union or community bank - it’s…

Credit union trade groups are pushing House and Senate leaders to pass a “clean” defense reauthorization bill that does not include two provisions they find particularly odious. In a letter…

As the pandemic’s effects continue, credit union members are paying more acute attention to their financial situation. They are increasingly attuned to which financial products make the best sense for…

Credit Union Magazineis seekingnominations for the 2023 Credit Union Hero Award. The 2023 Credit Union Hero of the Year will be selected via online poll by the readers ofCredit Union…

Existing home sales declined 5.9percent in Octoberto a seasonally-adjusted annualized rate of 4.4million units, marking the ninthstraight month of declining sales and representing a 28.4percent decrease in sales compared to…

Over the last year or so, I’ve been making predictions around the office that may be a bit of a stretch. I qualify them by saying “I could be wrong;…