The Military Lending Act, first enacted in 2006 and amended in 2015, provides financial protections for active duty servicemembers and their eligible dependents. MLA caps interest rates on consumer loans to 36% (the military APR [...]
The richest tapestries are made from many different colors of thread. There are more of some colors than others. The weaving process brings them all together to create a strong, beautiful fabric. The credit union [...]
Since early 2022, Integris Credit Union has been partnering with CKPG, the only broadcast station in the area, to produce “Money Matters” segments that are part of the station's CKPG Today programming. Such key topics [...]
In July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index—a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for goods and services—increased [...]
There’s nothing better than feeling good inside and out. When we do, we are energized, strong and motivated. We get stuff done, and we feel proud of our accomplishments at the end of the [...]
The leaders of most organizations that I’ve worked with in my career don’t really know what they need from their talent. They might know what tasks need to be accomplished to keep the [...]
The competitive landscape in financial services continues to evolve as technology and consumer demands change and advance. There are more options than ever. Retaining and attracting members is getting more challenging as they shop around [...]
When we discuss profitability, we often examine individual product types and their return on investment. For example, a specific loan’s profitability would be measured by adjusting its yield to include non-interest income, less applicable [...]
In 2020, the World Council of Credit Unions included key demographics in its annual Statistical Report. The survey revealed that the average age of a CU member is 53 years old, and most membership demographics [...]
On Sept. 27, under mandatory evacuation orders due to the impending Hurricane Ian, Trellance shut down our Tampa offices and redeployed to safer locations. We were concerned for our employees, our physical offices and the [...]
While compliance may be a strategic function rooted in risk management, complying with regulations often comes down to details that vary with each rule. So technological solutions often focus and specialize. Overall Disaster Recovery Compliance [...]
Storytelling is not a new concept. Everyone loves a good story, especially stories that educate, showcase real-life experiences and connect with our emotions. Storytelling is also an essential tactic for corporate communications teams, allowing us [...]
Ukrainian Federal Credit Union was founded in 1953 to serve Ukrainian immigrants who came to the US after World War II. For almost 70 years, our mission has been to provide the highest level of [...]
Did you know the ancient Greeks used automation for primitive clocks, robots and even computers? The word itself derives from Latin, meaning “acting of one’s own will.” In teaching machines to complete menial, undesirable [...]
With the world becoming increasingly aware of the concept of climate change, it’s important to spend a few moments considering how this same principle of slow, continuous change applies to leadership. Are you the [...]
