Half of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Nearly half of Americans surveyed (48%) say they are living paycheck to paycheck, while 44% indicate they are simply trying to stay current on bills or home payments and avoid ...
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A New Ally in the Fight against Fraud
by Nicole Reyes The best ally any credit union or community bank has in the fight against fraud is the customer. No one cares more about a customer’s money ...
Top 3 Credit Union Disaster Recovery Goals For The New Year
by Robin Remines 2013 – Lose three pounds per week or money back Just kidding – the relentless infomercials are making me dizzy this time of year. But one thing I do ...
Do Foreclosures Cost Too Much?
by Henry Meier It should surprise no one who has attempted to foreclose on residential property in New York State that the state has arguably the most expensive and time ...
Parting Chat with CUES Outgoing Pres/CEO Fred Johnson
As we all know by now, CUES President/CEO Fred Johnson has called it a career after 23 years at the helm of the Credit Union Executive Society. So before ...
How Will You Make This Year Better Than Last Year?
BY TIM MCALPINE This time of year always makes people reflect on the past and think about the future. Many make resolutions and commit to one or more personal goals, ...
Goals, Goals, Goals.
by Anthony Demangone It is early January, so that means my television screams at me, demanding I join Weight Watchers, chug Slim Fast, or purchae any one of a number ...
Unexpected Expenses To Keep In Mind (and Avoid) In 2013
by Lisette Mejia Even after you’ve set your budget for the New Year, chances are you might overlook certain expenses: you know, the busted transmissions and extra fees that ...