Expert Opinion

8 Creative Ways to Brand Your Credit Union

Phil Bagdasarian | January 22, 2019

To stand out in a crowd, CUs must convey a message that highlights the unique merits and services they can provide.

Assessing the Price Tag of Cybersecurity

Roy Urrico | January 22, 2019

“All of these things have substantial cost to the organization, but they are absolutely required.”

CDFI Program Likely to Get $250 Million if Spending Stalemate Is Settled

David Baumann | January 22, 2019

Both Democrat and Republican spending measures include $250 million for the CDFI program.

U.S. Home Resales Fall to Three-Year Low, Missing Estimates

Shobhana Chandra | January 22, 2019

While home price growth is cooling, it’s been outpacing gains in worker pay for several years.

Career Moves

10 Credit Unions Hire, Promote & Say Goodbye

Tahira Hayes | January 22, 2019

This week’s People news includes the passing of a former board chair and retirement of a CEO.

CUs Optimistic About Debit Program Growth & Profitability in 2019

Tina Orem | January 22, 2019

CO-OP Financial Services releases a study about debit card programs - and the results are optimistic.

States Moving to Help Federal Workers Unpaid During Shutdown

Martin Z. Braun | January 18, 2019

In some states, lawmakers are pushing for credit unions and banks to offer interest-free loans.

Expert Opinion

Rising Credit Card Use Is Bad News

Danielle DiMartino Booth | January 18, 2019

The question is where credit card borrowing goes from here in view of the deteriorating economic outlook.

Students Are Being ‘Ripped Off’ by Wells Fargo-University Deals, Warren Charges

David Baumann | January 18, 2019

Sen. Warren and others are challenging universities to end their relationship with Wells Fargo.

The MEGA Breach Lottery Jackpot: 773 Million Records

Roy Urrico | January 18, 2019

“In terms of volume, this leak is second only to Yahoo’s 2013 data breach that compromised three billion accounts.”