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It’s 2020! A new year! A new decade! Get excited people! Such is the theme of many articles this week. You’ve likely read at least one of them, and yes,…

When your employees understand and embrace your organization’s purpose, they are inspired to do great work and are more committed to delivering on your credit union’s promise. Credit union’s embracing…

Credit union leaders and emerging leaders can now register for the National Credit Union Foundation’s (the Foundation) 2020 Credit Union Development Education (DE) Trainings taking place in Madison, Wis. DE…

The NCUA – in a letter to credit unions Monday – announced the operating fee schedule for 2020. The fee scale has been raised 1.13 percent due to the Overhead…

Before the new year began, my husband and I took a mini-vacation to a bed and breakfast in West Virginia to relax and unwind. With three young kids at home,…

An armed robber walked into the Rockford, Ill.-branch of the $375 million Heritage Credit Union Friday, holding a 39-year-old female employee hostage for six and a half hours when he…

Did you get a chance to see your local Santa Claus this year? If so, how did he seem? Was he excited to mingle with kids and kids-at-heart, or was…

A survey conducted with 400 talent management leaders found that the No. 1 most valued skill in leaders today is strategic thinking. Unfortunately, research with 154 companies found that only…

The best business leaders listen to their employees and go out of their way to solicit feedback and input. All employees want to feel valued and heard, and when you…

Tracking spending, especially recurring spending, can influence people to better manage their finances. Banks and credit unions have the unique opportunity in this arena to help their customers achieve financial…

The National Credit Union Foundation is currently seeking nominations for a vacant board seat. Volunteers may generally serve up to three terms of the duration of the term of office…

As Congress returns to Washington, NAFCU has launched its 2020 legislative and regulatory priorities to ensure credit unions operate in an environment in which they can thrive. Throughout the week,…

For employers large and small, the employee retention struggle is real. While throwing money at the problem may seem like a logical solution, we know modern employees value purpose, growth…

Brookfield, Wis.-based fintech and payment provider Fiserv and Irving, Texas-based ExxonMobil announced that they are launching voice-enabled pay at the pump capabilities using Alexa-enabled vehicles, Echo Auto, and other Alexa-enabled…

Payment fraud prevention is an increasingly complicated and constantly evolving business. Issuers and merchants everywhere are being challenged by a growing variety of payment methods, which are fuelling the rise…

It’s no surprise that Americans aren’t very good at saving money. As of October 2019, the U.S. personal savings rate stood at 7.8%, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve.…

Achieving diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace involves much more than simply starting an HR program. To truly embrace D&I in your company culture, it should be recognized as…

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about the credit union industry, stating their take on “How Credit Unions Outgrew Their Down-Home Reputation” and pointing to more rapid growth…

That new bundle of joy – who is sure to enrich your life – also comes with a very hefty price tag. New parents have many financial decisions to make…

The Senate is expected to consider the nomination of Jovita Carranza to the administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) this week. Carranza currently serves as U.S. Treasurer, and was…

Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)–the Federal Reserve's monetary policy-setting arm–agreed that the labor market had remained strong since November, with economic activity sustaining moderate growth, according tominutes…

Australia’s credit unions, mutual banks and building societies are providing a variety of services to people affected by the country’s brushfires—ranging from delayed loan payments to additional time off for…

Having an outstandingdigital experience in bankingis attractive to just about everyone these days. Most mobile-first account holders want to experience banking digitally and do so in an Amazon-like way. Meanwhile,…

According to Bloomberg’s analysis of United Nations’ data, Generation Z this year comprises 32% of the global population. By 2020, Gen Z consumers will have a greater impact on global…