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Don't Let Vendor Exclusivity Provisions Sneak Up on You

By Peter Westerman

If you don't watch out, they can get you. They lie hidden until you least expect it. Then, they rear their ugly heads to strike. They are called exclusivity provisions-and they can absolutely ruin your day.

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October 13, 2009

Is There a Business Case for a Single, National CUSO?

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that credit unions hold only 6% of assets among U.S.-based depository institutions. So, the industry has plenty of competition; 94% of the market belongs to the competition.

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September 29, 2009

CUs Can Help First-Time Homebuyers Choose Between FHA and PMI

While headlines remind us daily of the nation's economic difficulties and the steady rise in mortgage delinquencies and home foreclosures, a more positive message deserves more attention.

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September 22, 2009

An Early Halloween: Goblins of Past Legislative Reforms Haunt NAFCU

As we gather for NAFCU's 2009 Congressional Caucus, it seems that many ghosts of legislative reforms past are coming back to haunt us.

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September 15, 2009

Searching for Easy Ways to Improve Your Online Advertising ROI

If you've ever been tasked with determining where to allocate your online marketing budget to get the best return on investment but couldn't decide between the many options available to you,

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September 08, 2009