“I guess people used to think my music was noise.” Toward the end of his career the “King of Swing” Benny Goodman was due to record at a studio. Just down the hall a punk [...]
Traditionally, consumers have relied on their primary financial institutions (FIs), such as banks or credit unions (CUs), for credit products like credit cards, mortgages, auto loans and personal loans. However, increased competition from non-bank and [...]
“Fired up and ready to go” is not just for political campaigns any more. According to a new survey from Ernst & Young, that sentiment aptly describes the attitude of a growing number of leaders [...]
“May the odds be ever in your favor.” In today’s hyper-competitive environment, this is not the catchphrase most leaders are experiencing. It takes more than good luck to lead today. It takes choices that [...]
At the heart of the credit union movement are the Cooperative Principles, which encourage credit unions to place value on “Cooperation Among Cooperatives”, among seven other principles. Credit unions serve their members most effectively and [...]
Featuring our favorite guests from 2023, join The Allied Angle team as we look back at the top moments from our inaugural season, including discussions around the liquidity crisis, optimism about new tech and so [...]
As we prepare for a new year, understanding what drives employee burnout and how to help combat it at all levels is critical. Coming out of COVID and returning to work environments where team members [...]
To TikTok or not to TikTok? It’s a question that might seem to have an obvious answer for credit unions—after all, should you, protector of financial well-being, use a channel best known for [...]
Auto Loans, the bread-and-butter profit center and member engagement tool of credit unions is about to experience the disruptive wrath that has decimated so many industries and businesses. Yes, AMAZON, the tech giant that started [...]
CUNA Senior Director of Advocacy and Counsel Elizabeth Sullivan posted initial analysis of the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI Certification Application on CUNA’s Compliance Community. While it will take weeks to dig into the [...]
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed 199,000 jobs were added in November. Gains in October remained the same and September was revised down 35,000. NAFCU Chief Economist and Vice President [...]
In a post-Covid world, where consumers and members are used to not carrying cash and are instead using their debit and credit cards for most transactions, have you considered educating your members on types of [...]
It was great to meet with League leaders this week in Dana Point, Calif., for the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) Winter Conference. As you can imagine, there was plenty to discuss. Thank [...]
Credit Union Spotlight, presented by CUInsight, features credit unions taking action and changing their local communities. Join us as we recognize and celebrate the important work these credit unions do to bring their mission to [...]
Some semblance of a buyer's market in real estate could finally be on the way in 2024, bringing to a close a year of low inventory and record high prices. But don't get too excited; [...]
