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In 1973 a critic of mainstream economic thought was published inSmall is Beautiful: A Study of Economics As If People Mattered by E. F. Schumacher. The author espoused a principle…

The “Buffett Indicator” is flashing red. In 2001, Warren Buffett came up with what he called in Fortune Magazine “probably the best single measure of where [stock] valuations stand at…

U.S. merchants, Visa, Mastercard and other financial institutions announced a settlement Tuesday in a lawsuit dating back to 2005 over credit card interchange fees. Visa and Mastercard will cap credit…

Conservative taxpayer organizations and banking trade groups say they have new ammunition in their argument that the credit union tax exemption is outdated. They are arguing that credit unions are…

The Federal Reserve said on Tuesday that it officially saw a net negative income of $114.3 billion in 2023, a record loss tied to expenses related to managing the U.S.…

CUES caught up with Shelly Berryman to learn about SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union’s efforts to educate its top leadership—its board members—about diversity, equity and inclusion. Berryman is VP/board and committee…

Do you need pretty things, or do you need to meet your goals? In essence, do you need thinkers or doers? Do you need strategy or execution? Or do you…

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen endorsed legislation last week that would provide financial institutions with a regulatory safe harbor if they serve marijuana-related businesses in states where cannabis is legal. Yellen…

America’s Credit Unions joined with several organizations to urge the CFPB to abandon its request for comment under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) regarding a proposed new information collection on…

Career disruption creates anxiety. It presents itself in many forms: you feel your influence is waning, there is a potential for layoffs, the company’s performance is missing targets, or layoffs…

Young women are getting richer. Over the next 20 years,$80 trillion will change handsas older generations leave money to their children — and millennial and Generation Z women are expected…

Long stereotyped as the “TikTok Generation,” Gen Z maybe seems silly and forever young to some. But the oldest members of Gen Z are purchasing vehicles, buying homes and having…

At CUES we’ve been talking a lot lately about thepressure credit union managers feelbetween the performance focus of leadership and the day-to-day needs of their direct reports. We’ve considered howmanagers’…

When it comes to attracting new members, it is crucial to understand that the process's speed and ease often hold a higher appeal than the actual products and services being…

The House and Senate begin a two-week recess after coming to anagreementon funding several areas of the government through Sept. 30. America’s Credit Unions, Leagues, and credit unions will engage…

Where do you start if you want to achieve automated excellence? The answer depends on the company priorities, and it doesn’t happen overnight. That’s where people likeJared Dryer, VP of…

Accurate, relevant information is essential to the advocacy process. That’s why MD|DC Credit Union Association President/CEO John Bratsakis and I couldn’t let the latest inaccurate bank attack—this one in The…

A Texas federal judge announced on Wednesday that he will not issue an immediate injunction halting implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s credit card late fee final rule, delivering…

Did you blink? A year ago, the banking industry was rife with skepticism about the promises made by backers of GenAI. “People were trying to figure out, is this hype?…

America’s Credit Unions President/CEO Jim Nussle wrote to theHouse Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Governmentand theSenate Finance Committeeahead of its hearings on the president’s fiscal year 2025 budget…

All aboard the payment rail express, the ride where your financial institution’s digital payments strategy determines your loss mitigation and your users’ satisfaction. Let’s take a closer look at a…

Much to the consternation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the American Bankers Association, the Consumer Bankers Association and state business groups, a Texas federal judge appears suspicious about the…

A perfect storm confronts legacy banks. Fee revenue and mortgage income are steadily eroding while acquisition costs mount amid fierce competition. Adding to these challenges, consumers are increasingly defecting legacy…

Every March, the frenzy of the NCAA basketball tournament grips the nation. It’s a time when underdogs and giants compete on the same stage, viewers meticulously analyze brackets and fans…