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There is a lot that I could say about my experience Crashing the GAC. I had incredible highs as I got to know the amazing group of 50+ Crashers from…

Digital acceleration has transformed the way consumers spend and has had a major impact on how credit unions engage with their members. Digital is also serving as the primary catalyst…

High-performing organizations need high-performing people, and people need feedback to fully develop into high performers. In our work with financial institutions, we have found that leaders are often unaware of…

I am sure everyone reading this blog is aware of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the devastation it is causing there. In response to this invasion the United States and…

Purchasing a home can be both exciting and overwhelming. You have to make so many decisions—and sign so many documents! Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned homebuyer, you’ll likely consider…

Overdraft protection programs are important to credit unions and their members, and the market landscape is changing. Credit unions can learn more about these programs and what market changes can…

NAFCU Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler Mondaywroteto Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Pat Toomey, R-Pa. to share appreciation for his leadership in prohibiting the United States Postal Service…

Credit unions seeking to expand their reach are often caught between their mission to offer the very best service to their members and their aggressive growth plans and revenue goals.…

Traditional financial marketing faces a stiff headwind. Banks and credit unions are institutionally a conservative group, running marketing campaigns that lean on the safe side instead of letting loose with…

It seems that every day there is another story in the news about cyberattacks, hacks and scams hitting large companies and individual users. Due to the current geopolitical situation, the…

Are you 100% sure that your employees have the necessary compliance and regulatory training in order to mitigate the risk of fines and to protect your financial institution and its…

You’ve likely seen the graphic showing two people near a mountaintop. One person proudly reaches the top and doesn’t bother helping lower climbers. The second individual doesn’t quite get to…

We ended 2021actively monitoring and responding to the Log4j vulnerability,which presented new opportunities for hackers to access systems and potentially impacting businesses and organizations across the country. Like many previous…

The House and Senate this week will work on passing legislation to fund the remainder of the 2022 fiscal year. Funding for the federal government and the National Flood Insurance…

The Ukraine-Russia conflict remains top of mind for Congress this week with President Joe Biden continuing to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions during his State of the Union address.…

With everything that’s going on these days—from rising interest rates to the Great Resignation—credit unions are well served by solutions that solve problems on multiple fronts. Thelma Matthews, assistant VP/lending…

In the 2020 NAFCU Report on Credit Unions, over 94% of survey respondents reported that IT will drive spending into 2023. When asked to identify the most likely provider for…

Whether it’s for convenience, rewards or the benefits of better data security when making a transaction, consumers with revolving credit are using it not just to fund their spending splurges,…

An upcoming challenge for credit unions is the 2023 finale of the U.S.-dollar London Interbank Offer Rate, historically one of the most popular indexes for adjustable-rate loans, which has also…

The Foundation partnered with Pelican State Credit Union, a Certified Community Development Financial Institution, to compile a research brief, documenting the credit union’s Financial Wellness Program from 2019 to 2021.…

Recentlywe bloggedabout the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HDMA) and the reporting thresholds found in Regulation C. Today, we’ll focus on another set of thresholds inRegulation C– those which determine whether…

In celebration of its 20thAnniversary, the Credit Union House Board of Directors held a ceremonial ribbon cutting to kick off their Annual Meeting on February 27. Credit Union House holds…

NAFCU Regulatory Affairs Counsel Aminah Moore met with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to discuss their plans to address appraisal bias and modernization. From the meeting, the FHFA made…

AtVyStar Credit Union, we believe in the importance of standing up for what we believe in, dedicating ourselves to our members and supporting communities we have long called home. Those…