Commentary

Editor's Introduction: This opinion piece by CUNA lays out why they think this year's Future Forum will be worth attending, and how they are changing their marketing strategy to more effectively meet CU needs. "Solution sets" Aid in Rapid Resolutions for CU Decision-makers MUG: Kevin Lytle is CUNA's Vice President,...

BEAVERTON, Ore. - Joining others across the U.S., Oregon credit unions in large numbers have stepped up to help out Katrina victims with employee and member cash. "We do have a reputation for wanting to help and as an example you can look at Oregon's high rank among the Leagues...

Credit Union Times is proud to report that so far in 2005 every issue has contained letters to the editor. We're proud of this for two reasons. First, it's an indication that Credit Union Times is providing thought-provoking editorial coverage that is inspiring more readers than ever to write letters....

We were delighted to see the article on the VISTA volunteers working for Montana Credit Unions for Community Development on issues like Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) and alternatives to payday lending in the Aug. 31 issue. VISTA Volunteers Jessica Baker and Ginny Summey shouldn't feel alone in their work with...

Perhaps no issue in recent years has galvanized the credit union community as much as the recent debate over credit union conversions. The well-publicized court battle between Community Credit Union of Plano, Texas, and NCUA has brought that debate front-and-center. Given that backdrop, I think it is appropriate that I...

The Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (Medicare Part D) takes effect Jan. 1, 2006. It is a voluntary insurance plan created by Congress to help Medicare-eligible people pay for their prescriptions. Medicare recipients will choose their drug plan and pay a monthly premium. While aimed at...

Ever wonder why the fancy ATM in the lobby that you just upgraded for Triple DES doesn't do much more than the old machine it replaced? Ever wonder why the ATM in your state-of-the-art corporate headquarters still sends transactions to a third-party data center in Duluth, only to be routed...

Before pulling the plug completely on its struggling Oldsmobile division, the marketing wizards at General Motors mounted a campaign a few years back to attract younger drivers to its sagging Olds lineup. The now famous tagline, "This is not your father's Oldsmobile," no doubt will live on-long after the last...