Four credit union industry trends to watch in 2024
2023 had its share of challenging industry trends to tackle … and 2024 will too. But by staying in the know at the beginning of the year, your credit union can plan to overcome any challenges [...]
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With one wild and precious life, we can change the world
Having been raised by an English teacher, I come by my love of words naturally. However, I appreciate that for some, words are just that. I’ve been coached that, at times, my passionate and [...]
Navigating the future of credit unions
In the credit union world, it’s no secret that change is constant. With the abundance of information available, it can be challenging to gather strategies to better your credit union’s operations and network. [...]
Top 2023 issues shape 2024
Not since the Great Recession has financial services seen a year as eventful as 2023. Rather than focusing on the rearview mirror, let’s consider how several major developments will likely play out for credit [...]
Financial Trades: CFPB must conduct small business review before issuing overdraft, NSF rules
Financial services trade groups are warning Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra that before the bureau issues its long-awaited proposed rules governing overdrafts and non-sufficient fees, the agency must conduct a detailed analysis of [...]
Groundbreaking week for America’s Credit Unions
This week we officially broke ground on America’s Credit Unions, your united, powerful national trade association. Staff met under our new, inspiring America’s Credit Unions logo, and the days were filled with fantastic [...]
S&P 500 rises slightly Friday, but still heads for first losing streak in 10 weeks
The S&P 500 bounced a bit on Friday as traders tried to shake an early 2024 sell-off amid conflicting economic data. The broader index added 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.[...]
The strong business case for pursuing DEI—and now B
Many people in the credit union movement like to talk with pride about how today’s credit unions were founded on the principle of serving people “of modest means” who might not have been able [...]
Rep. Luetkemeyer will not seek re-election in 2024
Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., announced Thursday he will not run for re-election in 2024. A member of the House Financial Services Committee since his first election to the House in 2009, Luetkemeyer has consistently focused [...]
How to keep your shiny new executive benefits program running like a dream
I bought my Jeep Wrangler brand new, 22 years ago (through my credit union’s car buying service, by the way). It’s dark green with a tan soft top and big tires. With just [...]
5 books worth reading in 2024
Take a moment to celebrate with me? This is year number five of successfully reaching my reading goal! I didn’t read as many books in 2023 as I have in previous years, but I [...]
Asset-based lending: A credit union opportunity
Your credit union relationship managers are finding members that want to establish operating lines of credit (LOC’s) with the credit union. You want to serve the needs of your members, but you realize the [...]
International CU development: How guava chips fund college
Her braid. It was the first thing I noticed. It lay thick and silky across her shoulder like a Gauguin painting. She wore a traditional Malay ikat fabric skirt and a Grateful Dead t-shirt. Wall [...]
Fragility and resiliency – vital attributes of leadership
Often, leaders see decisiveness and strength as the primary characteristics of leadership. The reality is that leadership is more complicated and nuanced than these two attributes. Among the many qualities leaders need, fragility and resilience [...]
Engaging remote workers: Three tips from a CEO
The past five years have been a series of test-and-learn exercises in managing a remote workforce. At University Credit Union, we were actively planning for and beta-testing remote work before the pandemic made it cool—[...]