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Attracting new members is super important for credit unions. To get people interested, you need to have a strong online presence and show up high in search engine results. Backlinks…

Real-time payments are a critical part of payments modernization. Request for Pay (RfP) is a financial messaging scheme built on the rails of real-time payments that enables billers to initiate…

The NCUA Board approved afederal credit union interest rate ceiling of 18%effective Sept. 11, 2024 to March 10, 2026, at its meeting Thursday. The board is required to revisit any…

One person’s vision of retirement may be quite different from another’s. As credit union leaders design executive benefits packages to attract and retain diverse talent, it’s important to keep this…

Whether you’ve dived into crypto or are cautiously observing, the best way to fortify your credit union and the security of your members is with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), a…

TheDallas Cowboyshave one of the most iconic brands in the country, if not the world. How else does a franchise that hasn’t won a Super Bowl in nearly 30 years…

As an industry focused on better financial futures for all, credit unions are inclined to explore new ways to serve members, especially through technological innovation. America’s Credit Unions' Transition Board…

The National Credit Union Administration approved a proposed rule that would require federally-insured credit unions to establish succession planning for key positions in their organizations. At the board’s July 18…

The Biden administration on Thursday said it is forgiving $1.2 billion in student debt for 35,000 borrowers who work in public service, ranging from teachers to firefighters. The announcement marks…

Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected last week in the latest sign ofa cooling labor market. New data from theDepartment of Labor showed 243,000 initial jobless claims were filed…

The first Annual General Meeting of America’s Credit Unions will be held Monday, July 22 in conjunction with theWorld Credit Union Conferencein Boston. It will take place in Room 160…

Spring has come and gone, and despite high hopes for a rebound, the housing market remains in a slump. Will the dog days of summer finally bring change? As of…

While the electronic transfer of funds and other online financial options make it so much more convenient to do business such as buying a home, it is not without fault,…

Credit unions sometimes struggle to effectively engage with members due to several key issues. Consumers today need to feel informed, yet there is a prevalent lack of information retention among…

Credit unions that have not struck bank deals have better net interest margins than their banking-buying peers, a new study from S&P Global Market Intelligence found. In the first quarter…

The average FICO credit score in the U.S. dipped near the end of last year, the first drop in a decade, signaling it may become tougher for some borrowers to…

The NCUA’s fifth Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summit was hosted in Minneapolis, Minnesota last week from July 9-11th. The event is aimed at creating an opportunity for credit union professionals…

Gen Zers could be the riskiest clients for financial institutions right now. From racking up credit card debt to pay for a vacation to engaging in first party fraud, many…

Charter changes can be a game-changer for credit unions, opening new avenues for growth and member engagement. However, navigating the process isn't always straightforward. When the NCUA rejects your submission,…

It’s time to tell the Cookie Monster to take a seat. In today’s digital marketing world, the importance of first-party data has come into sharp focus, especially as third-party cookies…

Recent signs thatinflationis easing have paved the way for theFederal Reserveto startlowering interest ratesas soon as this fall. Theconsumer price index, a key inflation gauge, dipped in June for the…

Afalling credit score is a sign of financial distress. For older Americans, it might also be an early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease or another memory disorder. In anew study, researchers…

The International Monetary Fund has warned that stubborn inflation could keep interest rates higher for longer than expected, increasing fiscal andfinancial risksaround the world. Persistently high prices for services —…

Person-to-person mobile apps have solidified a majority share of consumer money transfers between individuals in the U.S., according to a recent survey by the Federal Reserve. For the first time…