Credit Unions across the country have been going through multiple challenges in the last few years, resulting in a 30% decrease of credit unions nationally. This decrease has occurred through…
All three credit union-backed candidates won their primaries in Arizona on Tuesday.In the high-profile open Senate seat in Arizona, America’s Credit Unions PAC and GoWest Credit Union Association supported Rep.…
Credit unions have been a financial staple of communities throughout the world, dating back to the 19th century. However, in today’s rapidly evolving world, many credit unions are at risk…
Although the times may have changed and there are many differences between modern Millennials, Gen Xers, and boomers; saving and preparing for the future is still important for a stable…
Guarantee uninterrupted service with cloud redundancy As the term suggests, cloud redundancy means duplicating compute and data across multiple cloud infrastructures, enabling immediate retrieval or access if your primary cloud…
American Express isn’t your granddad’s corporate card anymore. In what may seem like a surprising twist, it’s now the hottest card in Gen Z’s and millennials’ wallets. According to Elizabeth…
In the jargon-filled world of credit unions, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of technical terms and industry specific language. But let’s face it: while clear, authentic communication…
AI might still bedominating financial headlines, but investors should take heed when too much of the narrative for these stocks is focused on euphoria and explosive growth potential. At least…
America’s Credit Unions Chief Economist Mike Schenk provides an overview of the newly minted Economic and Credit Union Forecast in the latest Economic Update video. The forecast group – which…
Job openings declined slightly in June from the month prior amidsigns of cooling in the labor market. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreleased Tuesday showed that 8.18 million…
Digital progressionisn’t just about what financial institutions are doing — it’s a reflection of how consumer expectations are rapidly evolving. Features once considered“nice-to-have”in loan origination systems (LOS) are now non-negotiable.…
What? Stop training leaders? You might be saying, “That’s it...they’ve finally lost their marbles.” But don’t tune out just yet! You should stop “training,” but don’t stop building your leadership…
Most bank and credit union CEOs agree that there will always be a need for branches, but it is unquestionable that foot traffic has decreased during the past several years…
With Fed ratesholding steadyover the last couple of years, mortgage interest rates have stayed high overall — even hoveringclose to 8%at one point recently. And those high mortgage loan rates,…
Expectations can lead to disappointment… But that’s no excuse to avoid them! Ducking out of setting expectations because you fear being seen as a tyrant or dread disappointment is a…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass.,reintroducedthe American Housing and Economic Mobility Act Monday, which does not expand any explicit Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements to credit unions. America’s Credit Unions, the Cooperative…
There is much public political rhetoric currently expressed under the theme of “threats to democracy.” However, America’s democratic experiment is not just in our national or state voting processes. Democracy…
While women play a serious role in the economic landscape — whether via their control of household finances or in their consumer spending habits — they don’t have as much…
In the latest episode of theDigital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar interviewed Caitlin Brama, the CEO of Farm Credit Employees Federal Credit Union. Brama shared her unconventional journey to becoming…
The S&P 500 closed barely higher after Monday's choppy trading session as investors held their breath ahead of a raft of big technology company earnings, a Federal Reserve policy decision…
Credit union mergers have become increasingly common in the past few years, driven by a variety of factors such as regulatory pressures, technological advancements, and the need for economies of…
Credit unions continue to chase outdated goals, aiming to be the primary financial institution for their members despite changing market dynamics. Is the quest to be a primary financial institution…
For the past few years, Americans have been taking advantage of several vehicles to earn high yields while protecting their savings. That's because persistent inflation andelevated interest rates, while tough…
This week, America’s Credit Unions continues to engage with the Senate, keeping credit unions top-of-mind, while the House has returned to their districts for the August recess. America’s Credit Unions…