Congress was able to reach an agreement on government funding over the weekend, averting a government shutdown before funding expired at midnight on Saturday. The continuing resolution funds the government through Nov. 17, and extends [...]
From digital wallets to palm payments, glitzy retail payment innovations often grab headlines. But a new study from Capgemini suggests an even bigger revenue opportunity for the banking industry can be found in commercial payments. [...]
Visa and Mastercard are set to raise credit card processing fees in October 2023 and again in April 2024. So, many small business owners are, of course, concerned about the impact these hikes will have [...]
Thank you for tuning in to episode 170 of The CUInsight Experience podcast with your host, Randy Smith, co-founder of CUInsight.com. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Business. With the value and [...]
While cryptocurrency continues to make headlines, the recent focus has been on declining valuations rather than stunning surges. Bitcoin (BTC), the quintessential decentralized crypto, is still primarily viewed as a speculative investment. Despite being around [...]
In today's digital age, where children are becoming tech-savvy from an early age, banking apps designed for kids have taken on a new and vital role. These innovative apps are not just tools for education; [...]
At the core of a good relationship is trust, and building trust must be part of your intent when starting a new relationship. Especially in business relationships, this is important. Because while we often begin [...]
I had a great chat Wednesday during our first virtual forum with CEOs from NAFCU-only credit unions. I appreciated the honest feedback, and I hope to hear from more of you in the upcoming forums [...]
Most credit unions are fiercely committed to their local communities, and we think that’s great. Sometimes, though, it’s important to take a few steps back and broaden our perspective. That’s where the [...]
NAFCU Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Greg Mesack, Vice President of Legislative Affairs Brad Thaler, and representatives from several financial trade organizations met with House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and [...]
Whether it be blog posts serving to inform and educate the community or new lines of products available for sale, your customers can get a grasp on what is important to you very quickly. If [...]
There’s a lot to manage as a college student, between classes, homework and a newfound freedom that is as exciting as it can be disorienting. Financial freedom is yet another weight added to your [...]
Names are important for so many reasons. But despite their importance, many credit unions don’t undertake name change projects. Why? One reason may be the credit union naming process intimidates them. It seems like [...]
In the midst of looming uncertainty over a potential government shutdown, the role of credit unions as pillars of financial stability, gains even more significance. As not-for-profits, credit unions have consistently proven themselves to be [...]
This October, I’m thrilled to be joining the incredibly talented team of Mitchell Stankovic & Associates for The Underground Collision, “Grimm Fairy Tales or Happily Ever After” on October 21st in Vegas. So, it’[...]
