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Autumn isn’t the only season for strategic planning sessions – every year more banks and credit unions opt to hold their sessions at different times of the year. Regardless of…

After wrapping up with Wednesday’s morning session at CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference, more then 5,200 credit union leaders in attendance headed to Capitol Hill for meetings with their legislators. Among…

NAFCU member credit unions have until Friday to submit their entries for the association’s 2018 Annual Awards Competition, which recognizes association member credit unions, professionals and volunteers for their dedication…

About a year ago, I wrote a piece entitled “Make this Year a Success”.I hope 2017 was a successful year, one where you were able to grow both personally and…

A gauge of contracts to purchase previously-owned U.S. homes unexpectedly declined in January to a more than three-year low, reflecting a shortage of inventories andrising mortgage rates, according to data…

Last night, Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin had some rather interesting things to say about inflation: “There are a lot of ways to have the economy grow. You can…

Each year, technology makes the world more complex for people to understand. So, easy-to-use services and applications are in particularly high demand. Due to the nature of the human mind,…

With the recent release of itsfive-year strategic plan, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) leadership has reinforced the Bureau’s plan “to fulfill its statutory responsibilities, but go no further,” according to…

Last week, I had the pleasure of going through the CFPB's credit card agreement database to find my creditor's credit card agreement. This research project was not just for fun……

With the increased use of mobile banking apps, cybersecurity has quickly come to the forefront as an imperative measure to guard against hacking and fraud. In a recent study, researchers…

Self-proclaimed “credit union nerd” Maurice Smith addressed the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) Tuesday for the first time as CUNA board chairman. Smith, president/CEO of Local Government Federal Credit Union,…

NAFCU’s 2018 board election cycle is now open with five director positions available – three at-large positions and one position each for Regions I and II. All incumbents have indicated…

“Yes, annually.” Were I to ask executives at your credit union if you perform a regular disaster test, I suspect that would be the answer. The question of how this…

When it comes to how he will lead as theacting director of the CFPB, Mick Mulvaneycites a quote from the 19th century French diplomat Alexis de Tocqueville, best known for…

Rarely do new homeowners describe their mortgage origination experience as fast, easy or convenient. That may be changing as consumers grow more comfortable with digital loan practices – and lenders…

In Cornerstone Advisors’ What’s Going On in Banking study, senior executives at financial institutions were asked how “future-ready” business functions within their institutions are. Just 26% of execs said the…

As banks and credit unions continue to attempt wooing the hearts, minds and pocketbooks of consumers, marketers must find increasingly people-friendly ways to achieve this goal. It’s only by growth…

Chances are you’re still trying to make sense of the recent tax law changes. The changes affect nearly all taxpayers and touch a wide variety of taxes- including corporate, estate,…

I love reading anything by Ben Carlson. His blog never seems to disappoint. While it is aimed at investors, I find his thoughts and counsel applicable to nearly everything. Last…

CUNA’s Governmental Affairs Conference was filled with more than 5,000 credit union leaders learning how best to make their voices heard Monday. Informative sessions, keynoters and more are on the…

Several NAFCU-member credit union CEOs met at the White House Monday to discuss industry issues with President Donald Trump. "It was an honor to meet with President Trump, and we…

American consumers need access to cash There are staggering new statistics every day about the personal financial struggles faced by American consumers. Just last month, Bankrate.com reported that “Only 39%…

CEOs, presidents and other executives all create 100-day plans as they embark on a new assignment, or they may devise a hundred-day refresh plan as they move downstream and feel…

Having met with President Trump Monday afternoon, the leaders of the two major credit union trade groups said they are convinced that Trump understands their worries about the regulatory burden…