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NAFCU and CUNA are stepping up their defense of the credit union industry and its federal tax exemption as state bankers associations continue to push for its elimination with the…

It’s generally agreed that the Great Recession occurred when the mortgage market crashed, and was fueled by loose mortgage underwriting standards. However, there was another cause nobody talks about: financial…

As you’re likely aware, the credit scores of about 20 million Americans recently improved as a result of new policies implemented by the three major credit bureaus this summer. But…

Startling statistics indicate we spend more time with our co-workers than our spouses, significant others, or family. Given how much time we’re at work and the reliance we have on…

Conceding that the majority of credit unions should keep their tax-exempt status, the nation’s bankers are urging Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch(R-Utah) to aggressively push legislation to require the nation’s…

Have you ever seen the movie “Over the Top” starring Sylvester Stallone? If you haven’t, I suggest you look up this nostalgic 80s film about the world of professional arm…

Our society views this technology with equal parts fear and fascination. Using machine-learning algorithms to analyze the unique genetic make up of a cancerous tumor andpredict the best drug therapies…

ADA compliance affects every single credit union website. Maybe you’ve already had your website double and triple checked for ADA compliance issues by an auditing company, but are you keeping…

You’ve probably heard stories about the Bermuda Triangle; that spooky stretch of open water lying roughly between Miami, Puerto Rico and Bermuda. Whether you put any stock in paranormal tales…

“Who was that one guy who was in that movie that one time?”“How do you convert miles to kilometers?”“Who was the 23rd president of the United States?” These are all…

Several events at next week’s CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) will be live streamed on CUNA’s Facebook page for those not in attendance. These include CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle’s speech,…

Hearing from dozens of credit unions in at least 21 states over unclear website accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NAFCU continues to offer support. In the…

Being a leader has certain similarities to being a parent. As a parent, you love all your children equally. Yet you still must work to avoid the appearance of playing…

Stanley Hayes, former president/CEO of the liquidated Valley State Credit Union, is scheduled to be sentenced in April after he admitted to embezzling $710,000 from the Saginaw, Mich. cooperative. Michigan…

Are you seeing a 20-something who still lives in his parents’ house, plays video games all day and (if he has graduated from college) has mounds of student debt? Maybe…

Messaging platforms that include voice and text-based interfaces and being increasingly used by digital consumers as their preferred method of engagement, according to aresearch studyfromAccenture. Conversational interfaces already exist. The…

Marketing today is all about targeting prospective customers in direct mail, email, and even through digital channels like social media and online advertising. Sure, there are still financial institutions using…

You have apurpose in your career. You know that, right? I’ve been thinking about this lately after a volunteer experience brought it into perspective for me: I joined my team…

U.S. credit unions continue to be on the forefront of payments evolution. In January, Visa announced it would begin testing a fingerprint-enabled credit card in the United States with Utah-based…

Draft legislation addressing data breaches was released Friday, two days after a CUNA witness testified before a House Financial Services subcommittee on how these breaches harm credit unions. The draft…

NAFCU last week attended a hearing on a defendant credit union's motion to dismiss an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) case. NAFCU remains active on ADA, engaging with various stakeholders…

Recent volatility notwithstanding, the economy is hot, driving credit union growth and increased real estate activity in branch network evolution and headquarters occupancy strategies. Commercial realtors are a key partner…

Each year, Credit Union Magazine honors some of the credit union movement’s heroes—those individuals who relentlessly promote credit union philosophy, dedicate themselves to credit union principles, and make a difference…

"Most companies are simply not designed to survive." -Opening Keynote Speaker Mike Walsh We're in the midst of a second digital revolution—and it's loaded with forces that will disrupt your…